[s-cars] Re: KY Fuel Line Recall and ?

[Kirby Smith]

It is not clear that the clamps loosened; nor is it obvious that there
is any mechanism for them to do so.  More likely the rubber
deteriorated/embrittled due to the heat in that area.

kirby

jeff posto wrote:
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> Bravo Brian!
> Let common sense prevail. I did a very simlar fix on the grounds that the stealer fix was making a BFD out of a loose set of clamps. For chris-sakes the OEM clamps were crimp type! that loosened up over time.
>
> Bravo to Brian to be brave enough to post he used some simple common sense for repair and save mega bucks and avoid the stealer. He also saved on the implications of rack removal and so forth. I also kept my mouth shut with the strong list preference for the TSB method, I thought I'd catch a lot of crap for being too cheap.
>
> There are those who insist on factory or dealer repairs, and if TSB compliance is your goal, then foot the bill and I'll be quiet. I respect that choice. But if you've spent time under the hoods of  other cars, buy the Bentleys for reference, and have Klaus as a resource these cars are a joy to own. A real sleeper.
>
> Having owned my S4 for 3 years, and performing most maintenance myself, I also hold one fantastic mechanic in reserve. He bailed me out of Timing belt swaps and stuff I was too timid to change early on.
>
> For the new S-car owners, this list is the most valuable asset you'll discover, where information is liberally traded and shared. It's the primary reason why I have enjoyed a low cost of maintenance-ownership, and you will as well
>
> Jeff Posto
>
> 93 S4, IA Stage 3, Stromung, H&R, Blitsteins, Red brakes, and boost gauges.
>
>  Brian Montgomery <bmontgomery at hvc.rr.com> wrote:Mark,
> When the fuel filter connecting hose leak finally came to visit my '93
> UrS4 I did not take it to the dealer to have the "recall procedure" done
> on it. I'd rather get kidney stones than take my car to a dealer for
> anything, even if it was free, which goes right to the soft spot in my
> heart. Anyway, I took it to my mechanic, Greg Hayman, AutoFirme in
> Amenia, NY who isn't just kind of good, he is fabulous. He had seen this
> problem many times and knew what the "dealer procedure" was. He also
> knew that removing steering racks, transmissions and all sorts of other
> horror stories was stupid. He cut out the leaking metal compression
> fitting along with the steel braid covered hose and installed a good
> quality rubber hose with good clamps on either end. There is another
> compression fitting with steel braid covered hose going to the fuel rail
> which he cut out and replaced in the same manner. This hose also has a
> tendency to leak.
> Extremely effective and didn't tear up my car doing it like the dealer
> would.
>
> Over the years since I have owned my UrS4 and been on this list, mostly
> in lurk mode, there is one over riding fact about the maintenance of
> these fine but somewhat finicky cars. You either do your own maintenance
> and there is a plethora of places to get help with that or you find a
> great mechanic. Never, ever, under any circumstances take your precious
> "S" car to a dealer for anything. This last statement is directed to
> mostly the newer folks that have recently bought "S" cars and joined the
> list. Find a great mechanic, you'll eventually need one. Probably sooner
> than you think......
>
> Regards,
> Brian Montgomery
> '93 UrS4 nice and cozy in the garage
>
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> Subject: [s-cars] Re: KY Fuel Line Recall and ?
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> > Greetings All:
> >
> > Let's toss this out for discussion. I'm the second owner of a 95.5
> S6. I
> > wrote in about 2 months ago regarding a gas leak on the driver's side.
> The
> > day was very cold and the leak was at the union between the fuel rail
> > connector and the fuel line. I "sealed" the leak using three coats of
> "Seal
> > All" cured by 5 days under warm lights (drove my minivan for a week).
> I had
> > the car reviewed by a local Audi dealer who also noted that the fuel
> line
> > recall had not been performed. However, in looking for the problem
> connector
> > by the fuel filter, we found that the connector had been cut out and
> replaced
> > by 6" of rubber fuel line secured by two hose clamps. Must have been
> done by
> > the previous owner! Look's like a really elegant solution for the
> problem -
> > no extra fuel lines installed, no cut off and bent over fuel lines
> etc. My
> > question is anyone else have this done to their car? My S6 came from
> Denver.
> > The repair does seems secure. I'm thinking that if it is safe, I'll
> just
> > cut out the faulty connector on the driver's side and splice in some
> fuel
> > line hose. Comments?
> >
> > Mark near Chicago
> >
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