How to Assemble AN Rubber, Braided & PTFE Hoses

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We talk all things AN hose & fittings! The history (Army Navy), what the names mean (Rubber hose, braided hose, PTFE Teflon hose), the different types of hose and fittings, tools you might need, sizes, application and OF COURSE a FULL guide on how to assemble them.
These hose and fittings are a great way to add a custom touch to your vehicle, while also future-proofing your ride for future upgrades.
AN hose and fittings can be found in numerous areas on a vehicle such as the fuel lines, oil lines, brake lines, power steering hoses and many more.
1:08 - Introduction to AN hose and fittings
2:35 - Different types of AN fittings
4:44 - Different types of AN hoses
7:37 - Tools for AN hose assembly
8:11 - How to cut AN hose
9:39 - Assembling AN hose and fittings
14:43 - Other types of automotive hoses
15:00 - Conclusion
Hose and fittings sources from www.mrparts.com.au
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As with all videos on this channel, information contained in this video is for entertainment purposes only. A trained and licensed mechanic should be the only person working on your vehicle. Information or Works carried out in this video may not be applicable to yours, so please do not replicate this without advise from your mechanic to save injury for yourself or someone else.
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@MicBergsma 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for teaching! Gonna get pfte hoses to replace rubber hoses on my 67 VW bus 🤙🏼

@brianhill2515 2 жыл бұрын

Nice, simple & thorough explanation. Cheers Brian.

@angelosimonetto3504 2 жыл бұрын

Best explanation of AN fittings I have heard. Well done Broomy 😀

@Bildi7v 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, by far the best on AN I have seen, thanks a lot

@logical_volcel 4 жыл бұрын

killing it with all the vids your putting up, it's great to have videos like yours to learn this basic stuff

@BroomysGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. You keep watching and sharing them and I’ll keep making them !

@MartinMcMartin 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Broomy, I will watch this several times because I have never gotten my head around this stuff.

@lukerolfe2105 4 жыл бұрын

Great content Broomy, keep up the good work mate👌🏼

@STREETCARCULTURE 4 жыл бұрын

Excited, will watch when i get home. Love the informative info on this channel 👌🏾

@johncuthbert5320 4 жыл бұрын

Great info. Always wanted to do this myself. Thank you.

@piotrprobala4808 Жыл бұрын

Best video I have seen so fare about AN ✅

@darrylthornton5377 Жыл бұрын

Great content and delivery!

@sergebakharev1945 4 жыл бұрын

Nice one Broomy. Perfect timing, I'm planning a fuel system upgrade right now!

@BroomysGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Nice one. If you need help, let me know.

@sergebakharev1945 4 жыл бұрын

@@BroomysGarage I probably should have reached out before I started buying things 3months ago. Now basically everything uses slightly different types of threads/connectors... NPT on fuel pressure reg, quick connect on factory hard line, AN on filter and Rail etc. Not the end of the world but need to be really careful with fittings and adapters now, and review hose diameter for flow targets

@victimeattack5961 4 жыл бұрын

Great info Paul.👍

@iandavies4507 3 жыл бұрын

Great video mate 👍

@cerwin21 3 жыл бұрын

Best info video out there.

@Vkandypaint 6 ай бұрын

Great information, thank you!

@BringItMuscleCars 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I’m going to share on my Facebook page.

@davemmustang5038 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video !!

@crazyethanyeahyeah 2 ай бұрын

Hey there! I really enjoyed your fantastic KZfaq video, especially since it's from an Aussie like me! I'm keen on upgrading my Toyota Prado diesel from those stock rubber clamp-style hoses to AN/PTFE hoses. Do you happen to have any videos demonstrating how to fit the AN/PTFE fittings from either the fuel filter end or from the OEM steel fuel pipe end? Cheers, Ethan from Perth, WA.

@traceymurgi9600 2 жыл бұрын

awesome vid thank you

@brendanf2705 4 жыл бұрын

Did you need me to buy you some new workshop gloves Broomy 😉😂 Loved the vid 👌🏼👌🏼

@BroomysGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Times are tough hahaha they were just the closest ones to me. Seen some MIG action those gloves (I hate the feel of thick MIG gloves, downside is these get smashed from splatter)

@manitoublack 4 жыл бұрын

I tend to just go to BL-Shipway. Get them to make whatever custom line I need. Much cheaper than Automotive options, and often rated to 1000's of PSi.

@GTRliffe 10 ай бұрын

Tip for you guys..use heat shrink around and abrasive/touching areas clear heat shrink if your fussy

@creator4413 3 жыл бұрын

This man knows his hoses

@wildbill4680 2 жыл бұрын

Can you bend and form your own hoses for 90 deg bends, by heating and re setting or any other method? Thanks.

@hangar4pro 3 жыл бұрын

I noticed that you used white PTFE instead of the carbon lined PTFE. Thoughts on possible static electricity? Bunk?

@sergiobeltran4990 4 ай бұрын

So on the last fittings you don’t need to clamp it or anything and it holds? Up to how much pressure will it hold?

@BroomysGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Do you run AN hose and fittings ? Got an engine bay you’d like to show off ? Tag me @paulbroomy in your Instagram stories and I’ll share them ! All hose and fittings on this video were sourced from www.mrparts.com.au

@BurtRito2023 2 жыл бұрын

Anyway you could reach out to me? I have a question and need advice as to replacing the fuel pump to fuel line hose.

@gotty20 2 жыл бұрын

Is it necessary to tighten ptfe fittings right until they’re flush together? I’ve tightened mine as tight as I dare, they’re not flush but feel like they’ll strip if I go any tighter. Great content.

@BroomysGarage 2 жыл бұрын

No, it will differ from brand to brand, but normally a tight with a fingernail width for any fitting is adequate

@gotty20 2 жыл бұрын

@@BroomysGarage thanks for the reply, appreciate you taking the time and creating the content, especially for us novice turbo installers.👍🏻

@micthegreasemonkey2918 3 жыл бұрын

Hi m8 ive got -an hose can i install it to aliminium barb if i tap a thread on to the barb enabling me to screw on a - an fitting ? Its a vx commodore if u r familiar with the vehicle im wanting to install a pwr stering cooler to the barbs @ the front of the bumper! Thnxs 4 the vid.

@BroomysGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mic, a barb is normally sized based on rubber hose sizes (ie 5/16, 3/8”, 1/2”, etc). -AN hoses are not this size, so you cannot use them with a normal type of barb you would find on a car, or brass type one from a hydraulic shop. If you tap a thread to run a fitting that can screw in that has a -AN nipple, then you can screw a -AN hose end to it.

@funpeoplearoundtheworld7027 3 жыл бұрын

Broomy, help! I bought some fittings and stainless steel hose. Now the collar fittings come with the threading for the hose as well as the insert. The stainless steel is making it hard to pass this first thread. Where can I buy the ones without the thread?

@BroomysGarage 3 жыл бұрын

What brand is the hose and the fittings ?

@JB-yc5gc 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Which hose do you recommend for a radiator system?

@BroomysGarage 3 жыл бұрын

-16 AN, stainless braided rubber is generally easier to work with for radiator hose sizes.

@JB-yc5gc 3 жыл бұрын

@@BroomysGarage Thank you for the advice!

@MrGeoffrey1998 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, good video but dumb question, ain't it possible to put an AN fitting with a rubber hose ? Cuse i can't really find a SH fitting (push lock) for a rubber hose 5mm inner diameter. (I can find a SH10, but it's 6mm so not really it'll fit a 5mm inner diameter hose)

@BroomysGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, the smallest push on rubber hose -an fittings are ‘-4’, which is 1/4” hose (6.4mm). Braided hose -AN fittings use compression and cut into the hose to keep the hose on the fitting, so if you use rubber hose with a braided -an hose fitting it will most likely cut into the hose, split it and blow off. If you have a 5mm hose, you will have to use a barb fitting used for vacuum lines.

@MrGeoffrey1998 3 жыл бұрын

@@BroomysGarage hi again, thanks so much for the explanations, so yeah i'll definitely look at the barb fittings or even a bigger hose cause i'll have to disconnect it from the compressor very often, so quick connector ! Thanks again !

@jackinthebox6143 2 жыл бұрын

What about the stainless steel braided hose? Got the devil's job inserting frayed steel strands into the fitting. Fitting is now all scratched up and my arms ache!

@jimbehr3102 3 жыл бұрын

I have been struggling with something you mention. I have -6AN Earls power steering hose for a return line from the P/S rack to a standard power steering pump reservoir. The hose is just a touch to tight to fit it over the barb on the reservoir. How do i fix this.. The AN hose will not fit over the barb..

@BroomysGarage 3 жыл бұрын

That is because the barb will be a standard hose size, ie 5/16”, 3/8”, 1/2” ID etc, and AN hoses are not this size (always slightly smaller than corresponding standard rubber hose size) You will not be able to fix this other than using an AN to AN male flare joiner, running the braided hose to one side and then a small run of normal rubber hose to the reservoir.

@jimbehr3102 3 жыл бұрын

@@BroomysGaragewow thanks for the response. This is the first time I ever worked on power steering. Since this is a return line, not a high pressure can I use a rubber hose instead of the braided hose? If yes what kind of hose do I use? Also, the rack return port has AN fittings at the rack, what fittings do I use on rubber hose?

@Zherry700 2 жыл бұрын

Which one is the best one for return oil hose for turbo ?

@BroomysGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Any of them as long as you take measures to properly protect it from heat

@smithy2 3 жыл бұрын

I know your speaking english but im still lost, im looking at doing the fuel lines to the fuel rails on my boss 260, where do i start, measuring/ type of fittings? 🤔

@BroomysGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Is that the coyote engine in a late model falcon ? Is it still in the late model car or is it an engine conversion?

@smithy2 3 жыл бұрын

@@BroomysGarage na mate, the first gen 5.4 4v '03 BA falcon, one of the lines at the rear is starting to split

@smithy2 3 жыл бұрын

Id like to do billet fuel rails too if you know where to buy them 😁

@BroomysGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Is this the same engine ? www.summitracing.com/parts/aei-17156/make/ford

@smithy2 3 жыл бұрын

@@BroomysGarage hey thanks Broomy, I appreciate your time to reply, I've been looking and asking people for probably 2yrs now

@moparmike3739 3 жыл бұрын

Love the background music. Not 👎

@HomeMadeBoards 3 жыл бұрын

Been told by manufacturers not to use any clamps on pushlock as it will dig into the barbs potentially puncturing it? Have you found this to be true or just them covering their asses? Thanks mate probably one of the best AN videos on YT.

@BroomysGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Depends on the type of clamp and how it is used. Plenty of -AN performance hose companies sell clamp options for rubber hose and barb setups.

@jameshisself9324 11 ай бұрын

Nice info, but all of the edits at the hardest parts are not showing us the most difficult stages. I get that it makes it longer and it is a bit ugly, but these fittings (especially ptfe) can be super difficult to assemble and seeing the struggle is an important part of understanding these and really the most important.

@UnsmartCanadian 2 жыл бұрын

Help Timelines: 4:45 - 7:36 (Types of hoses) 7:37 - 8:12 (AN Fittings & Wrenches) 8:13 - 9:40 (Cutting Hoses) 9:41 - 14:41 (Assemble the hose) 14:42 (Ending comments)

@BroomysGarage 2 жыл бұрын

There are some time stamps in the description of the video

@UnsmartCanadian 2 жыл бұрын

Damn didn't read that far in the desc. Thanks!

@3800TURBO Жыл бұрын

I recon watch the whole video to support him 👍

@kungfuclutch2788 4 жыл бұрын

Have you ditched proflow stuff now ?

@BroomysGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Our 626 still has predominantly proflow on it as the car is about to be retired, but our builds currently underway and planned for the future on fullboost do not have any proflow, no.

@atheosxgaming 4 жыл бұрын

the flashbacks.. Stainless steel wire spiking into the tip of your finger and the guaranteed thought its dipped in poison. No worse a feeling.

@tankeater 2 жыл бұрын

7:50 2 wraps of electrical tape...

@SupraJoel 3 жыл бұрын

Never use push lock fittings.

@BuiltByKyle 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Paul ! found your channel on Zip ties community page !! had a look through the channel and subscribed !! im a fellow Australian car youtube in Brisbane ! check my channel out if you get the chance !

@BroomysGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Kyle, welcome 🙋🏻‍♂️ will do 😎

@billyray4272 2 жыл бұрын

Money hose and clothes

@dannywilliamson3340 3 жыл бұрын

Push-Lok....easy-peezy. Right. Except that it takes 75 pounds of force to push the hose onto the fitting. Surely there must be a good tip you could show us. And don't call you Shirley.

@BroomysGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Put the hose in some hot water, spray the push loc barb with silicone spray, will push on all the way with minimal force every time.