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Earls Filter Fitted...with A Difference..


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Tapered AN/JIC fittings don't need sealant they are a mechanical seal.

DO NOT USE LIQUID SEALANT. it can easily find its way from the fittings to the inlet restrictor in the turbo and cause you a bad day

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yes mate and I would have thought the filter would stop any contaminant before it would reached the turbo ,that's what the filter is for ? I used locktight on my engine side only ,and nothing from filter to turbo .

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I fitted my stealth kit yesterday. What a PITA that was! I also used a bit of thread sealant on the stainless fitting into the turbo just to make sure it was OK. I don't think its an issue as long as its only on the threads.

What did piss me off is that the earls filter leaked! Of all the things.... And it leaked on the entry side where the top seals with the cylinder (alloy washer), which doesn't even appear to undo... Anyone else have this problem? I've tried to tighten and open it that end but seems impossible. Ive dismantled the outlet end no worries and it seals fine.

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Where did you get them fancy blue clamps from?

The Blue hose separators are ...Aeroflow AF156-05B

or Pro Flow PFE 156-05B

VPW.com.au 03 8405 9200

GJ Drivelines 03 9706 3166

Went looking for these tonight... blimey... around $20 each. A tad expensive.

Looks like they are made in China. You can by them via AliExpress for around $US7 each (including postage). There is a listing for 10 for $US20 plus $US17.58 for postage. That makes it $37.58 for 10, which works out to about $A40 (ie $A4 each).

Do a search on www.aliexpress.com for Billet Hose Separators.

http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?SearchText=Billet+Hose+Separators&catId=0&initiative_id=

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/HPP003-07-billet-aluminum-line-separators-an4-id11-1mmblue-COLOR-hose-fitting/1900786996.html

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