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KenSR20
11-25-2010, 12:46 AM
I have had a leak that basically only leaks under high pressure / randomly when turned off. It's not a constant leak just when the pressure is up from turning the car off, just a small puddle for the most part.

I have fixed this leak once already with a clamp that was tighten way over what I thought it would need to not leak.

I am wondering if there is some different type of hose or clamp u need to make sure it doesn't leak? I replaced the hose with the size that came off it the first leak (6 months ago). The hose isn't so small that it takes a whole lot of force or oil to slide it on. Is that suppose to be the case?

The clamp is tighten down so much when using the pressure tester, that it normally breaks or quits tightening before it quits leaking.

The leak comes from this location:

http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/1671/downsized1115000850.jpg

Any advice would be great!

importdude
11-25-2010, 01:49 AM
your old hose is likely riped/dried/cracked

i like using fuel hose clamps
as it does not cut into the hose and grips nice and round

KenSR20
11-25-2010, 11:29 AM
I replaced the hose and had to tighten the hose clamp so hard that the clamp would break.. :|

PoorMans180SX
11-25-2010, 11:38 AM
The reason it's leaking is all that corrosion on there. Clean all that off, then get a new line and clamp.

ghettohatch
11-27-2010, 12:05 AM
yes ^ sandpaper, whatever

codyace
11-27-2010, 12:13 AM
Clean the fitting
get a new hose
stick a freakin bolt in the other end
clamp them both.

No need for coolant lines to the turbo.