[s-cars] Gas Leak Identified (Fuel line corroded on rubber mo unt)

[James Murray (LMC)]

Yup, that's exactly what I'm talking about. Salt get stuck between the fuel line and the rubber mount and it rots away until it springs a leak. So far it seems to be a dealer only item (for OEM that is...), and pricey... holy fuel lines batman! the dealer next to me wants $303 CAD... Hmmm maybe it's worth it to buy some nice stainless steel lines and flare them after all.

Cheers, /James.

-----Original Message-----
From: chris chambers [mailto:fastscirocco_2000 at yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2003 9:46 AM
To: James Murray (LMC); s-car-list at audifans.com
Subject: Re: [s-cars] Gas Leak Identified (Fuel line corroded on rubber
mount)


James,

If you are refering to the fuel lines under the car suspended by rubber
mounts, I had this exact same problem on my 1985 Audi 5000CS, I
remedied it by replacing the lines with new lines from NAPA....Just
swapped out the fittings on the ends and reflard the lines, worked like
a charm...Depending on your application you may need to join to lines
together.

HTH
Chris


SNIP>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
> It was indeed the
> fuel line that corroded through at one of the rubber line mounts.
> Seems that salt gets under the rubber and corrodes the lines. I guess
> this is one for the "Known Issues List".
SNIP>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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