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Old 11-10-12, 07:24 PM   #19
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Originally Posted by talkingcars View Post
Shame you're not down south, could have borrowed my flairing tool.

When I've replace lines I've reused the old union - at least there is no chance it's the wrong size.

If it's only a short section it is possible to cut this out and flair the exsisting pipe and fit a coupling but I would normally replace the whole length.
A normal DIY flaring kit will not work in OE pipes as they tend to be steel and therefore too hard. These kits only work on copper unless you have an industrial kit.
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