[s-cars] rusty fuel lines

[Sean Douglas]

Yes, it is common for the fuel lines to rust under the car, especially
where they pass through the rubber hangers. Water gets trapped there and
causes them to rust. More common on cars where salt is used in the
winter.

It will start with a pinhole leak, noticeable with a fuel odour.

The simple fix is to cut out the bad section and splice in a rubber
line, using compression clamps.

Making your own lines with a flaring tool is a PITA unless you have a
good quality flaring tool, the cheapies don't work.

Sean
1997 S6

> -----Original Message-----
> From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com 
> [mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Mike Fitton
> Sent: Sunday, July 09, 2006 2:13 AM
> To: s-car-list at audifans.com
> Subject: [s-cars] rusty fuel lines
> 
> 
> I've heard it's somewhat common and I have a little rust on the fuel 
> lines.  I can't tell how deep it is, but I'm not about to go poke it 
> with a screwdriver to find out.  What's the consensus on the 
> best fix?  
> I've played with pipe benders and flaring tools and fittings, but I'm 
> not sure I'm prepared to do that on my own car.
> 
> -Cheers!
> Mike
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