Uh, I have to add an edit. That engine oil is not theoretical, it is in reality in the cabin. The potential flow of oil at say 200-230 degrees F coming out of 1/8 inch tubing at say 10-50 pounds pressure would not seem like barely anything. It just might seem like really something! That was a nasty lesson I learned at age 19 in a TR3, long ago, vivid memory. Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Gabriel Hourtouat Sent: Monday, April 23, 2018 5:01 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Oil Pressure Kit Disadvantages: -you have engine oil theoretically brought into your cabin (but in reality. the potential flow is so small through the eight feet of 1/8" tubing, even if you had a leak, it would be barely anything. |
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