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Old 03-14-2016, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 66gtk View Post
Thanks! I couldn't get the fitting loose, even with 2 different flare nut wrenches I tried. Looks like I have to crush it and get it off with a vice grip?!?!? If I do that, I'll have to replace the hard line down the whole side of the car. This is unfortunate. 20 year old car with hardly any miles - I guess this is what can happen when cars sit too long.
Heat it up with a torch with a welding blanket behind it and use the flare wrench again. Be careful around flammables, of course.
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