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Old 12-15-2010, 05:07 PM   #14
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Originally Posted by ManoNegra View Post
My guess would be because they're flared lines
the tips put together is what gives you the seal (just like brake lines)
the threaded part just keeps everything in place
leaks usually means a loose connection, kinks or gunk

on a note, s14 steering racks do away with this monstrous configuration
Agreed, that is the way it SHOULD be, and the way it comes stock

But when I put a stainless line on, I couldn't find an o-ring -AN adapter that was deep enough. Earls, Russel, etc were all too short to bottom out on the edge it's supposed to seal on.
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