The replacement ODU is here!
Package looked good. Inspection is good. No dents etc.
One test I did perform failed on the first try.. The lowside valve was stuck!
(The same guy must have tighten both valves).
So, I had to put some extra leverage on the tool. (See pic).
It wasn't on like a Subaru lug-nut, so came loose after I put 50ish pounds of pressure on the screwdriver.
I wanted to do an over-night pressure test, but the 5/8 flare is leaking.. (didn't leak before)!
When I looked at the flare closely, the edge was asymmetrical.
It has an elongation on one side. I think that's lifting the seal open..
Tomorrow, I'm going to see If I can trim it down and re-try. If it fails, I'll cut it off and re-flare it.
I'm practicing using my 45deg kit and using 3 steps, lifting up the tube after each flare.
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