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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 11:20 PM
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Power steering line size

Hey guys,

I got an rx7store.net vmount conversion. I sent in my intercooler and radiator, and apparently, if I buy the vmount directly, it would come with a new power steering line, because it doesn't clear the radiator. Well, they didn't include a line with my conversion, so I was just gonna go out and buy some copper piping from Lowes or something. Does anyone know what size the piping to the hoses are? and how long?


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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 07:08 PM
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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 07:52 PM
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as far as copper tubing you only have two size choices 3/8 tubing and 5/16 tubing. I would lean more toward 3/8 (dishwasher size) being that 5/16 copper tubing is not commonly used.
also you gotta make sure its copper tubing not copper pipe.You will also need a flaring tool and get flared fittings. don't use compression fittings they cut into the copper and will leak eventually.
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Old Feb 21, 2010 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by MOBEONER
as far as copper tubing you only have two size choices 3/8 tubing and 5/16 tubing. I would lean more toward 3/8 (dishwasher size) being that 5/16 copper tubing is not commonly used.
also you gotta make sure its copper tubing not copper pipe.You will also need a flaring tool and get flared fittings. don't use compression fittings they cut into the copper and will leak eventually.
Thanks just what I needed. Do you have any advice on what other types of piping I can use other than copper? I'm getting this stuff at Lowe's or home depot, lol.
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by GreatShamanGT
Thanks just what I needed. Do you have any advice on what other types of piping I can use other than copper? I'm getting this stuff at Lowe's or home depot, lol.
One time with my old 89 turbo II my power steering line rotted and broke. I cut the loop and hooked it back up with braided hose (braided fuel line) and it worked flawlessly for 2 years until l i sold it. that would probably be an easier but hacky way to go.
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