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Quick Connect Meth Leak

Started by Gray Brick, April 25, 2016, 03:44:10 PM

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Gray Brick

April 25, 2016, 03:44:10 PM
Make sure to check your quick connect fittings... mine just started leaking(badly) all over my manifold.

I think the o-rings lost their elasticity.

Running 80/20 mix for about a year

Going to braided steel with real fittings after this issue.
2013 Ecoboost Ford Flex
AJP Tune (ATP+2) in progress , Livernois HPFP, 3 Bar MAP, UPR Catch Can, 100% Methanol w/ braided steel lines, 3" Downpipes -->2.5" X-pipe --> 2.5" Magnaflow exhaust, 2.5" air inlets to each turbo with cone filter, Custom water to air intercooler with chiller
275/40-20 Front 315/35-20 Rear Tires
---12.419ET/112.43MPH @ 5150 lbs in the 1/4---

SHOdded

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April 25, 2016, 04:42:57 PM
Hopefully the pump doesn't need rebuilding for some time.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

Gray Brick

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April 25, 2016, 05:36:19 PM
Supposedly the fittings and pump are 100% methanol compatible.... not so with the fittings. :(
2013 Ecoboost Ford Flex
AJP Tune (ATP+2) in progress , Livernois HPFP, 3 Bar MAP, UPR Catch Can, 100% Methanol w/ braided steel lines, 3" Downpipes -->2.5" X-pipe --> 2.5" Magnaflow exhaust, 2.5" air inlets to each turbo with cone filter, Custom water to air intercooler with chiller
275/40-20 Front 315/35-20 Rear Tires
---12.419ET/112.43MPH @ 5150 lbs in the 1/4---

bpd1151

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April 25, 2016, 05:58:36 PM
Pumps have an average life expectancy of 2-3yrs. I found that out the hard way as you recall Manu.

There's a thread somewhere here about it. Best to purchase a 2nd pump to have on standby, as well as to minimize down time.

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SHOdded

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April 25, 2016, 06:17:57 PM Last Edit: April 25, 2016, 06:21:43 PM by SHOdded
Sage advice, Mike.  Supposedly you can buy an "upgraded" kit that is more "methanol-resistant" at initial POS, don't know if it's really true tho.  But yeah, definitely, your SHO's setup is a true proving ground for mods :)  Great info in your install HOWTO thread -
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,524.0.html

The pump failure saga:
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,2173
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!
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