I think something's not fully right about this. You may have to crank on the adapters harder than normal to get a seal. Which also doesn't seem correct.
Good luck. I know this can be annoying.
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Current rides: 2000 BMW 540i/6 and 86 C10.
Former ride: 1979 Trans Am WS6: LT1/T56, Kore 3 C5/6 brakes, BMW 18in rims
NPT fittings really have no place in brake systems imho. I just went through this on some through frame fittings used by a frame manufacturer on a preplumbed frame. Every one leaked. The Permatex stopped the leaks.
well Yesterday I removed the valve and fittings cleaned them up (found where red sealant went to in the ports of the valve ) and used the liquid sealant as recommended says 72 hours to cure so wednesday I'll hookup I'm afraid all the fluid is left the building so it may be a while till I get help with bleeding. I had the RF coil over started leaking zero miles maybe 250' rolling- probably due to age and since I am not orig owner D/Speed wont warranty so after $110 I got it back and reinstalled it -kind of a pain had to remove sway bar arm and link to gain space to R&R it, glad that's done! Oh and I noticed the p/s hose I fabricated is seeping already
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'69 Trans Am clone under construction -still!
LS6 6speed
69 R/S Z28 Daytona Yellow 302
90 Formula / Firehawk clone
1999 Firehawk
1969 Chevelle SS 396
Happy New Years all, OK I have no more brake leak the liquid stuff worked!! took 2 attempts first one I had brass fitting strip (happy was brass fitting not stainless flare fitting) so second time was charm! bled lines now have good pedal, and no leaks at Prop valve WOO HOO!! also hooked up oil pressure gauge, ran engine again and have good oil pressure. I ran it little longer this time but still need to add coolant so I guess next on my list would be to put some more bolts in fenders and see if can be driven back and forth in the driveway this is first time since I got this car around 2003-4 that its been running.
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'69 Trans Am clone under construction -still!
LS6 6speed
69 R/S Z28 Daytona Yellow 302
90 Formula / Firehawk clone
1999 Firehawk
1969 Chevelle SS 396
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not a whole lot to update but one thing I have noticed is firewall flex just pushing the clutch down I can see the booster and all move a noticeable amount add pushing the brake pedal down it will probably move even more IDK maybe its me but it seems like more movement that one would want - any thoughts?
FWIW it has solid sub frame bushings so no movement there
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'69 Trans Am clone under construction -still!
LS6 6speed
69 R/S Z28 Daytona Yellow 302
90 Formula / Firehawk clone
1999 Firehawk
1969 Chevelle SS 396
While waiting for the body shop to have an opening, we found a little more needed work getting ready for power windows- a boot for wiring from pillar to door. Years ago I bought the repo crap, I figure how bad can they screw up a rubber boot? well one has already split so went with option 2: factory GM boots from a off a 2000 trans am I parted out years a ago.
First off the size hole needed are irregular at 2.75" on pillar and 1.9" hole for the door best time is with doors off, well missed that boat 10 years ago so you either work around like we did on drivers side or remove the door like we did on passengers side. For the size hole to mark, I dug through my stash of carrier shims and found both sizes we needed. We could of bought a hole saw for about $50 but elected to buy an air saw from Harbor Freight ended being about same money but IMO its a more universal tool -
I'm happy with the results, what do Y'all think?
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LS6 6speed
69 R/S Z28 Daytona Yellow 302
90 Formula / Firehawk clone
1999 Firehawk
1969 Chevelle SS 396
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Nice work on that boot. It's those little items that really take the time but also make the difference.
Thanks I've been doing all sorts of car things on my fleet, others getting more attention than this poor car, really ready to give it to body man - is there anything more motivating than a shiny new car that needs finishing up?
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'69 Trans Am clone under construction -still!
LS6 6speed
69 R/S Z28 Daytona Yellow 302
90 Formula / Firehawk clone
1999 Firehawk
1969 Chevelle SS 396
thanks to all the body men that can't seem to run a business.
they can kill a hobby quick
finally got some work done to this same car that I started this thread on years ago
since last update its now running (not driving yet) I will update when we get some color on it
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'69 Trans Am clone under construction -still!
LS6 6speed
69 R/S Z28 Daytona Yellow 302
90 Formula / Firehawk clone
1999 Firehawk
1969 Chevelle SS 396
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