Punctured Stainless Steel Nitrous Line

[imported_mntdewred]

Went to the track last night and only got in 3 runs. Ran 15.3, 15.0, and 14.7 respectively. This was all on a stock D16Y8 with a 75 shot. I get home around 2am, open the trunk to shut off the bottle and I move the nitrous line a bit. After I moved it, I heard the line leaking, and then I also saw crystals start to form near the hole. I have no idea how the line got punctured.

The hole in the line is about one foot away from the nozzle on the bottle. How can I fix this? Can I epoxy the hole even though its a high pressure line around 1000psi? Zex gave me the standard length of line, and in my Civic, I have a lot of line left over. Would it be possible to cut the line passed the hole and reconnect the fitting to go back on the bottle? Or do I need a whole new line from Zex? I hope I don't need a whole new line. I'd rather not tear apart the car to replace it.

Thanks guys and gals

[Doughboy]

To be on the safer side of things I would have to say just order another one. Why take the risk of leaking and losing power from it @ $50 per refill.

Check craigslit.org in your area for NOS, or Zex parts and you might find a used one or something. If not, then just ebay it. Im an amateur with nitrous kit I just bought so I couldnt tell you that it would be a complete fix to use a fitting to seal it.

[Doughboy]

I found you this one..

14 ft Nitrous line

[Hybrid_Coupe]

take it to a hydraulic shop...they can repair it for you.

[imported_mntdewred]

Originally posted by Resistance98EX@Jul 30 2005, 04:04 PM
take it to a hydraulic shop...they can repair it for you.

What would they be able to do?

I'll keep my eye on that auction as well, thanks.

[Doughboy]

Originally posted by mntdewred+Jul 30 2005, 02:13 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mntdewred @ Jul 30 2005, 02:13 PM)</div>

What would they be able to do?

I'll keep my eye on that auction as well, thanks.[/b]

no problem yo.. the only bitch part of it all is having to re run the line again, But see whats cheaper and if they guarentee they're work.

[Hybrid_Coupe]

they will cut the section off and put a new fitting into it.

[dubcac]

Originally posted by Resistance98EX@Jul 31 2005, 11:15 AM
they will cut the section off and put a new fitting into it.

That is, assuming you have enough slack in the line for it to reach after cutting the section with the hole off.

[imported_mntdewred]

I have plenty of slack. I'm gonna see what I can find shop wise. Thanks guys

[Calesta]

Yup. That's what I would do- cut it off and put a new fitting on it. Maybe your excess slack caused the hose to rub on something and develop a hole...