Lines with spiffy AN fittings. Dressing? Or Sauce?
09-29-2010, 10:33 AM
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Lines with spiffy AN fittings. Dressing? Or Sauce?
OK so I want AN fitted lines everywhere in my engine, because they are shiny and awesome and ****. Other than a few places where running braided SS or nylon is better than rubber (fuel, oil, ???) is it really necessary? Don't clamps work just as well? I know that some of the fittings are neato and lock on, have quick detach etc, but for most wrenchy enthusiasts aren't clamps and rubber hoses good enough? Do I really need AN hoses for my stupid catch can? How about my vacuum hoses? ?????? Coolant lines??? I think that in most places it is just car engine bay masturbatory spiffage. Concur/disagree?
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09-29-2010, 10:45 AM
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But if I unscrew that means I have to screw it back on and that means all sorts of possible woe. Stripped threads, shavings in my juice, broken power plant frames..
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09-29-2010, 11:19 AM
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Masturbatory spiffage. I did almost all AN on my motor build last year, and it was expensive and time consuming to spec all the right crap. When I went back to the stock n/a 1.6, I bought 4' of rubber hose and some hose clamps, and was done in minutes. The AN stuff might be a little easier on disassembly, but you better make sure you're careful tightening everything back up (same as clamps, I guess), and use the right wrenches b/c the spiffiness will wear off quickly when you scuff your **** up.
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09-29-2010, 11:27 AM
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Put AN fittings on the parts that you find yourself servicing more often, or in areas that are most visable. It will make a statement even if all hoses do not have them. It can get real expensive real quick when you go to the high dollar hoses and fittings.
I personally like the understated look of the nylon hoses. I will eventually switch over to them when I have the doe. They are lighter, and less abrasive to your hands and parts.
I personally like the understated look of the nylon hoses. I will eventually switch over to them when I have the doe. They are lighter, and less abrasive to your hands and parts.
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09-29-2010, 12:24 PM
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Actually, it is possible. I know. When I was tightening my AN oil drain fitting into the oil pan, my tapped thread pitch too small. I cracked my oil pan AND stripped and fucked the AN threads. They are aluminum so it can happen. so nyah
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09-29-2010, 12:30 PM
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And... if you get grit in the threads, like sand, dirt whatever, the threads will get fucked up and you will need another fitting. Ask how I know that one.
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09-29-2010, 01:03 PM
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No I propped obama up with my mighty cocksickle. Don't be jealous that I get twice as much wrenching experience as anyone else since I make sure I have to do the job over.
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10-06-2010, 01:49 AM
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I am going for the OE look as much as possible. My goal is that when I'm done, any interested parties will have to know what a stock Miata looks like to know mine isn't one. I have a big collection of spring-type hose clamps pulled off Mazdas, Hondas and Toyotas at the Pick-Your-Part. Cheap, quick, reliable, stealth.
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