Well, I WAS going to replace the mangled nut. Can't get it off. Bends in the way and the first one is too close to the flare to allow for cutting that off. It will have to do like it is.
I was at NAPA today and picked up a foot of hose made for hydraulic systems. Rated for high temps, 250 PSI, all hydraulic fluids and auto trans applications. Yeah, that'll work.
I'm glad I went there instead of Autozone or Advanced. This particular NAPA caters to big rigs (right off the interstate) and farmers. If it's a heavy duty or tractor application, they have it.
Today's project has been grinding down and drilling out the old exhaust manifold studs, where it connects to the Y-pipe. There is no hope of getting those things out, even after a week of applying penetrating oil 3 times a day. I'm hoping to start reassembly tomorrow.
Should I apply some Teflon tape or anti-seize to the flare nut? Or leave it alone?