Alky leaking on inlet side of pump

[87gn-newbee]

Its not cracked that i can see and continues to leak under pressure or setting in the garage. Anything I can used on the threads to maybe help? tried the tape with no luck. Kit is about 2 months old.

 

[GNBRETT]

so contact julio unless u bought used. I'm sure he will swap out the pump if u jus bought it

 

[bison]

If it's not cracked then replace the fitting. I had one that was compromised leak.


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[Razor]

Its not cracked that i can see and continues to leak under pressure or setting in the garage. Anything I can used on the threads to maybe help? tried the tape with no luck. Kit is about 2 months old.

Inlet or outlet? Connection of fitting on hose or pump?

 

[87gn-newbee]

Inlet at the pump

 

[Razor]

Inlet at the pump

If the leak is at the threads where it goes into the pump there can only be four situations.
1) Simply needs teflon tape/teflon paste to seal it.
2) Fitting cross threaded the threads going into the pump.
3) Fitting was installed way too deep and split/cracked the thread area on the pump.
4) Fitting is deformed.. mfg defect

The inlet of the pump has zero pressure so its should seal up pretty easily. If it continues to give you grief, mail the pump back with the fittings and let me deal with it.

 

[achalmersman]

When I installed mine I had to tighten the inlet WAY tighter than I would normally tighten a pipe thread fitting. I just knew it was going to crack. It didn't and I finally got it to stop leaking.

 

[GNRick]

When I installed mine I had to tighten the inlet WAY tighter than I would normally tighten a pipe thread fitting. I just knew it was going to crack. It didn't and I finally got it to stop leaking.

Mine leaks too. Can you post a pic of the fitting so I know how tight to make it? Thanks.

 

[achalmersman]

I try to get a pic tomorrow. I just remember thinking that no pipe thread should be that tight lol. I didn't break, and doesn't leak though

 

[TurboBuRick]

Recently I installed a kit and also ran into a leaky inlet. It was determined to be leaking at the hose to fitting connection.
Had to use 2 wrenches to really seat the connection. One on the 90* fitting and one on the hose end. Took a good amount of torque to remedy the situation.

Rick

 

[Razor]

Sometimes you can also try flipping the hose. Meaning the one that went to the tank put it on the pump.

I usually get two wrenches and snug them down. One on the fitting and one of the hose end. If you flip the hose and the same point still has issue, more than likely the fitting is the culprit. Not to say a fitting couldn't be machined defectively, after all these parts are mass produced. I don't test fittings beyond a simple visual.

The larger -6 fittings can take a little more TQ than the smaller -4's. Feed hose is -6, pressure is -4

If you tighten them to a point you feel it should seal and it doesnt, don't go any further and get in touch with me for a replacement fitting. Going further will break both fittings.

 

[achalmersman]

Sorry for the delay. Here is mine. Sorry for quality all the lifts were tied up so I had to lay on the ground outside.

 

[Razor]

You shouldn't have to use any sealant on a beveled fitting
Meaning the hose ends do not require any sealant, if they do something is wrong

 

[achalmersman]

I'll keep an eye on it. It refused to seal otherwise. Its been holding since I bought it from you (5 months?) And isn't leaking. If it starts leaking I'll give you a call and try to get new fittings

 

[achalmersman]

BTW there is no sealant on the bevel. I think mostly the sealant acted like a thread lubricant and allowed me to get it tighter.