[s-cars] Fixing Leaks cheapo method

[Sean Douglas]

Exactly what I did too. Its been holding for 4 years now.

Sean Douglas

1997 Audi S6
1990 Audi 90q20v
1991 VW Passat Wagon Syncro
1991 Alpina B10 BiTurbo  

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Platt [mailto:mplatt911 at yahoo.com] 
> Sent: November 18, 2009 4:54 PM
> To: s-car-list at audifans.com; airbil at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Fixing Leaks cheapo method
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> FWIW here is what I did. My lines were leaking from corrosion 
> in those rubber mounts. I bought a mini pipe cutter. Cut out 
> a section that was bad. Bought some cheap high pressure fuel 
> line that fit over the steel line. put two hose clamps on 
> that section and zip tied it back up to mounting point using 
> past of the line mounting bracket. Did a few sections like 
> that and never had an issue.
> Mike (cheapo fixer upper) P
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> From: airbil at gmail.com
> To: s-car-list at audifans.com
> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:58:21 -0600
> Subject: [s-cars] Leaks n Lights
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> S Folk
> Haven't had many issues of late, but have a couple that I 
> could use a pointer or two with.
> 
> One is the infamous fuel line leak underneath, by passenger 
> side door due to corrosion.  I would like a cheesy but 
> permanent fix because that prolly doesnt exist, but I thought 
> maybe some glop of Permatex then jb weld ?
> I've known this was coming as I've been watching the line 
> corrosion there for some time.  I think it not much more than 
> a pin head now but snow and salt are on the horizon.
> 
> The other issue has also been around for some time and I 
> think is related to the brake fluid reservoir.  The IC brake 
> light is always coming on when I go around corners.  I 
> believe it's the fluid float sensor... but can I just jumper 
> this?  Is it on the top or the bottom of the reservoir?
> 
> Other than that the pig travels on and can still motor on 
> past anything in it's way with ease.  Still rated a supecar, 
> but a 14 yr old one.
> Bill~waiting for Eyetalian cars~M
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