theblur98ss

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I just converted all of my power steering lines over to the high pressure braided line. To anyone that has done this....Does the ferrel go between the stainless braiding and the teflon inner tube? Just want to make sure I did this right.

fast377

iTrader: (52)

Yep. Jam the nylon into the fitting, slide the ferrel up, and tighten the **** out of it.

RooRnZ28

iTrader: (14)

pics?

mitchntx

iTrader: (14)

You used a compression fitting on these lines? Do you realize that the high pressure side is upwards of 1500psi? Do you realize that power steering fluid is flammable when sprayed on hot exhaust?

fast377

iTrader: (52)

That's how the Earls/Russell fittings are. The nylon tube slides onto a nipple, then the ferrel slides over that, then the fitting gets tightened. At least I think that's how it went. It's been a while since I did mine.

Supposed to be good for 2500psi

theblur98ss

iTrader: (71)

yes these are the earls fittings. I have one of the O ring fittings leaking at the steering rack. I can't figure out why. I"m gonna pull it apart tomorrow and see if maybe the oring broke.

Biggin'89

iTrader: (2)

what type/pitch is the fitting for the pressure hose on the rack? i know the pump is 16mm x 1.5.

mitchntx

iTrader: (14)

Thanks for that info ... I've never used Earl's fittings, only Aeroquip.

theblur98ss

iTrader: (71)

here is the write up I went off of.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-induction/367551-stainless-braided-power-steering-lines.html

98Camarod

iTrader: (43)

Back from the dead.....

How the hell do you get these to start threading? I don't have a vice and cannot get these to start threading. I got the fitting in as far as it will go down and cannot get it to start threading. Are you supposed to remove some of the braided part? Thats the only thing I can think of.

Monello

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Remove a little of the braided part.

Its a bitch, but it will go on =).

98Camarod

iTrader: (43)

I see that. I got the easy one done. you happen to have any pics of it routed?

Also do you have to seal the threads with anything, thread sealant, teflon tape?

98Camarod

iTrader: (43)

I got 3 90's like the write up said, but in the pics it looks like a 45 on the rack return

98Camarod

iTrader: (43)

I got the high pressure side all done, but I don't have my downpipe in to route the low pressure side. I got the straight one done, but I just have to get the new turbo and dp in so I can route this. So I guess Ill through some tape on the fittings.

Anyone know what you are supposed to seal the fittings with?

fast377

iTrader: (52)

Fittings seal against themselves. That's the whole point of -AN fittings.

98Camarod

iTrader: (43)

I asked because you still have to seal the an fittings with thread sealant on nitrous applications. And the power steering lines are at a higher pressure. Thanks for the info

99Bluz28

iTrader: (35)

Sweet! All the parts info compiled in one post!
What a time saver, thanks!

fast377

iTrader: (52)

You seal the npt side of the fitting on nitrous applications, not the an side.