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Not necessarily a VH specific question but I thought I'd put this out there. Is anyone aware what tool one uses to create that "hump" towards the end of a hardline so that a clamp for a rubber hose gets grip? You see it all over the stock tubing, but I was going to bend some of my own hardlines for the P/S return and fill, and wasn't aware what tool I need to buy to do that.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,Nick.


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http://www.beadform.com/

Works for intercooler pipes, not sure if he has one that goes small enough for PS lines though...


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SuperHatch wrote:http://www.beadform.com/

Works for intercooler pipes, not sure if he has one that goes small enough for PS lines though...
Thanks Steve. Boy they're pricey! I'd have to spend almost $1,000 to get the 3/8 and 5/8. I may just go have these done after all.....

Thanks again,Nick.

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thejapino wrote:Pipe flaring kit?http://www.harborfreight.com/c...40878
Flaring and beading are two different things. Flares are used in double flare and inverted flare seals. Beads are used with push on hose and clamps.


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