Swampy442 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Like this. It came off the car and was stored in a box. Took it out to clean and inspect it prior to fitting. Its corroded so much its split open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I would say it must have been cracked (more hairline) prior to storage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slutters Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Fitting has been at the incorrect angle and has fatigued. Make sure you calculate the correct angle when you fit it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 Thats a possibillity I hadnt considered, cheers. I didnt fit it, nor do I know how old it is, but I appreciate what youre saying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I actually think it's just the corrosion. The fulmination effect produces pressure on the inside of the fitting and eventually cracks it open. You'll only get the crack where you have corrosion, not the other way around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slutters Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I actually think it's just the corrosion. The fulmination effect produces pressure on the inside of the fitting and eventually cracks it open. You'll only get the crack where you have corrosion, not the other way around. Could be both to be honest. Could be the fact the fittings at the wrong angle and has worn off the anodization where there has been pressure on it and has led to corrosion. Who's fitting is it btw? Earl's, Genuine Aeroquip? Shouldn't happen with a quality fitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I've got an Aeroquip fitting under the car that goes into the fuel filter and it's done the same thing, having said that it is at an angle and exposed, and might be under more tension that perhaps I'd like, so cause and effect could be either way around. Happy to muddy the waters help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Many years ago I came down into the kitchen one morning and it was flooded with hot water. I had a flexi tap connector hose under my sink and that had failed in exactly the same way. Obviously concerned that the others in my house which were the same age and make were about to fail I removed them and they were all perfect and as good as the day they were fitted. For some reason it was only this one alloy connector that had fallen to pieces and I put it down to metal fatigue in the monkey metal used. I should mention also that I didn't buy the flexis in the UK before someone says they aren't made of alloy, these were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 Could be both to be honest. Could be the fact the fittings at the wrong angle and has worn off the anodization where there has been pressure on it and has led to corrosion. Who's fitting is it btw? Earl's, Genuine Aeroquip? Shouldn't happen with a quality fitting. No idea mate, theres no markings so its a generic fitting. It maybe been on the car for 10 years and it was located in the wheel arch so Im going with the crack/corrosion idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 You may find the hose isn't stainless braid but galvanised steel. I have seen this where an electrolytic action then causes corrosion of the fitting, especially cheap ones with poor anodising depth. Take a magnet to the braid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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