Best way to block push in air fitting

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  1. MTMAUS

    MTMAUS Light Load Member

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    Up behind my dash, I have an unused 1/4 air fitting port, is leaking pretty bad, its apart of something bigger with 4 - 5 air lines going into it.

    It has a little 1/4 air block in it, I put a new 1/4 blocker in there, but it still leaks.

    When I get a chance I will try with some hose but I doubt it will work.

    Is there a way to block off this fitting, I was thinking some JB weld or steel cement.

    Would really like to not have to pull the whole dash out just to get this replaced.

    I know its dodge and everyone will say, do the job properly, bit in this instance I think bodgy is worth a try

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    I would slide a piece of line in it that has the end crimped and melt it with a torch.
    Unless that is what the blocker you used is for.
     
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    I have never done that before, I am assuming I melt the line first and then jam it in?
     
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    Ya,you don't want to create any more problems under the dash.lol
     
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    You sure it is not a vent line that can't be blocked?
     
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    Definitely don't want to block off an exhaust line.
     
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    Nah, its not an exhuast, 100% its an unused port, thats just got a blocker in it.
     
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    We always called those blockers plugs.
     
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    Most any truck parts supplier or dealership will have push to connect line caps.
    You can also use a Tee connector and a foot of line. Hook the line to the center port, then to either end, then plug your line into the open port.