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Airdog And VP-44 Fitting

Old Apr 19, 2008 | 06:36 PM
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Has anyone else broke the fitting off the goes in the VP-44 for the incoming fuel line when they installed their AIRDOG Systems? I did this week when I went to install my FP100. I barely tightened the fitting and it snapped. So I spent the next couple hours trying to locate something close by to no avail. So I ended up calling pureflow technologies and having them over night express one to me and then ordered 2 more from Vulcan Performance to have on hand "JUST IN CASE". I started the install mid morning Wednesday and FINALLY finished up Friday late afternoon. Stinks driving a MINI VAN for 2 days
 
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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It don't need to be very tight....
 
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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Yeah I found that out the HARD WAY....... but honestly, I didnt have it all the snug to begin with.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 06:57 PM
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its a hollow fitting and aluminum too I believe

very fragile

I did this myself b4 so dont feel bad
 
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Old Apr 19, 2008 | 11:54 PM
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I lucked out,but I steel seems mo'betta to me.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 01:54 AM
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Yeah, I prefer the steel fittings as well. Chances are you just got a bad chunk of metal.

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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 01:06 PM
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Sorry I never had this displeasure yet... I started out with the orignal Vulcan Big Line kit with all steel fittings...
 
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 01:21 PM
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Would be nice to see stainless steel fitting with these kits.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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ive broken the stock ones before =( 6 hrs later and 300 miles later i had a new one...
 
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