$6 DIY OMP Lines
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$6 DIY OMP Lines
i wanted to replace the crusty 19+yr old OMP lines on my 7. this is what I did:
1) hacksawed off the line and nipple from an old set of lines. (both ends)
2) using a 1/8" bit, drilled where the existing nipples were
3) deburred, brake cleaned, and filed to roughen the surface surrounding the hole
4) cut (4) pcs of 1/8" nylon line to length (stuff used to pipe in boost gauges etc.)
5) JB'd the ended into the holes. to ensure the line would not clog i protruded the line into the banjo and then drilled the banjo out after the JB dryed. I also did only one end of the line at a time and blew through them to remove any excess JB.
This is how it tuned out. No leaks so far and much more flexible then the original ones.
I picked the 1/8" nylon tubing up at Advance Autoparts for $5.98. it was 72" and I had about 6" left over after making one set (4) for my 87 T2. AZ or Napa should carry this too.
Justin
1) hacksawed off the line and nipple from an old set of lines. (both ends)
2) using a 1/8" bit, drilled where the existing nipples were
3) deburred, brake cleaned, and filed to roughen the surface surrounding the hole
4) cut (4) pcs of 1/8" nylon line to length (stuff used to pipe in boost gauges etc.)
5) JB'd the ended into the holes. to ensure the line would not clog i protruded the line into the banjo and then drilled the banjo out after the JB dryed. I also did only one end of the line at a time and blew through them to remove any excess JB.
This is how it tuned out. No leaks so far and much more flexible then the original ones.
I picked the 1/8" nylon tubing up at Advance Autoparts for $5.98. it was 72" and I had about 6" left over after making one set (4) for my 87 T2. AZ or Napa should carry this too.
Justin
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I'm not sure that should be trusted. JB-Weld doesn't deal with flexability very well and even if the lines feel stiff they will oscillate back and forth very quickly. This will stress the joint and likely cause leaks very quickly. The tube will also expand and contract at different rates then the banjo bolt and JB-Weld.
Most hydraulic stores can provide the correct sized hose. I believe that the last time I did this, I bought 5MM ID nylon hose rated to several thousand PSI. The cost of the hose was a few dollars per foot and the store gave me some crimp collars as well. Fit real nice on the stock banjo bolts.
Most hydraulic stores can provide the correct sized hose. I believe that the last time I did this, I bought 5MM ID nylon hose rated to several thousand PSI. The cost of the hose was a few dollars per foot and the store gave me some crimp collars as well. Fit real nice on the stock banjo bolts.
I am premixing as I am using a s5 T2 cover on my Vert... I have only had the car running for two weeks and I am considering rigging something up to where I don't have to premix.....
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Originally Posted by Aaron Cake
I'm not sure that should be trusted. JB-Weld doesn't deal with flexability very well and even if the lines feel stiff they will oscillate back and forth very quickly. This will stress the joint and likely cause leaks very quickly. The tube will also expand and contract at different rates then the banjo bolt and JB-Weld..
Originally Posted by Aaron Cake
Most hydraulic stores can provide the correct sized hose. I believe that the last time I did this, I bought 5MM ID nylon hose rated to several thousand PSI. The cost of the hose was a few dollars per foot and the store gave me some crimp collars as well. Fit real nice on the stock banjo bolts.
Justin
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