Nitrous line from previous owner

[Noobz347]

The threads are irrelevant if you find that it threads on ok.

The nose on both of those fittings is the same angle and [that] nose is what makes the seal.

I'd be more concerned with dissimilar metals catalyzed by fuel (and ethanol).

 

[from6to8]

The threads are irrelevant if you find that it threads on ok.

The nose on both of those fittings is the same angle and [that] nose is what makes the seal.

I'd be more concerned with dissimilar metals catalyzed by fuel (and ethanol).

can you clarify the dissimiliar metal.

Are you saying it might be a negative to use the jic cap because it's not the same metal as the tee and the fuel line ?

 

[Noobz347]

can you clarify the dissimiliar metal.

Are you saying it might be a negative to use the jic cap because it's not the same metal as the tee and the fuel line ?

Yeah, some combinations are not good. Aluminum and steel for instance. Mix a little well water (relatively high iron content) in there and you have a corrosion salad.

Brass fittings and Ethanol are not good bed fellows either.

Quick WiKi definition:

Galvanic corrosion (also called bimetallic corrosion or dissimilar metal corrosion) is an electrochemical process in which one metal corrodes preferentially when it is in electrical contact with another, different metal, when both in the presence of an electrolyte. A similar galvanic reaction is exploited in single-use battery cells to generate a useful electrical voltage to power portable devices. This phenomenon is named after Italian physician Luigi Galvani (1737–1798).

 

[from6to8]

Yeah, some combinations are not good. Aluminum and steel for instance. Mix a little well water (relatively high iron content) in there and you have a corrosion salad.

Brass fittings and Ethanol are not good bed fellows either.

Quick WiKi definition:

Galvanic corrosion (also called bimetallic corrosion or dissimilar metal corrosion) is an electrochemical process in which one metal corrodes preferentially when it is in electrical contact with another, different metal, when both in the presence of an electrolyte. A similar galvanic reaction is exploited in single-use battery cells to generate a useful electrical voltage to power portable devices. This phenomenon is named after Italian physician Luigi Galvani (1737–1798).

hmmm interesting. So in your opinion a compression cap would be best? We have some jic's here and actually some compression but all of the compressions we have have a hole for accepting a tube line. I know I can get from hardware store but I like free if it can be used with no potential issues.....

 

[Noobz347]

It's going to be out of sight, right?

Not something you're going to just see, when you open the hood?

I would try and find as much of a permanent, no-hassle solution as possible so it doesn't bite you in the ass later.

 

[from6to8]

It's going to be out of sight, right?

Not something you're going to just see, when you open the hood?

I would try and find as much of a permanent, no-hassle solution as possible so it doesn't bite you in the ass later.

yeah right at the bottom of the car where the wheel well cover starts, the base of the underbody and it really won't be seen because of the fender liner. I had to pull it out some to get the line off yesterday. Also if it does for some reason start to ever leak I'd be able to keep an eye on it and see evidence of fuel drippings or it'll be wet. HOpefully it didn't break down and the metal inside start to mixed with the fuel is the only thing but I'd say the fitting has been on the car as it stood for quite some time and didn't leak