[s-cars] finally lost a fuel line

[Mike Fitton]

Yeah, not doing any 6" patch jobs.  I'm sure the sections at the other 
clip(s) are 99% as done as the one that's dripping now.  Wouldn't you 
know it...just filled the tank like 50 miles beforehand and not a single 
other car on hand that wants premium (unusual).

Right now I think I'm looking at three runs of brand new SS piping and 
I'll bend and flare it myself, reusing the factory fittings on the 
ends.  But really it's all pending me getting under the car and seeing 
what I'm dealing with at each side.  Garage is fully occupied by Mom's 
RX7 right now.  I seem to recall the ID being closest to 5/16", but 
can't recall for sure...

-Cheers!
Mike

On 5/11/2010 11:16 PM, airbil wrote:
> Mike ,
> Rusted fuel lines need to be handled extremely carefully so as not to
> disturb other areas fore or aft that are also ready to blow.
> If you try to release the lines from the rubber holders to Por15 or
> something, they very well could open a new leak too.
> Ask me how I know.
> I would either get new from genuine audi parts or maybe try Shokan for
> good used?
> If you do try the patch attempt, be sure to get excellent quality fuel
> line clamps and some quality Goodyear hose.
> Either way run your tank as low as you can prior to the install.
> Good luck!
> Bill~gassed up~M
>
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