[Vwdiesel] fuel leaks

[James Hansen]

Epoxy putty.. for the leaks in steel lines where welders fear to tread....
Clean well, wire brush, clean with isopropal alcohol, mix the putty, apply,
smooth by moistening with alcohol and using your finger... with rubber
gloves on..Cures in 20 min or so.
-J

-----Original Message-----
From: vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com [mailto:vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com]On
Behalf Of Chris Geiser
Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2006 2:40 PM
To: 'Pam & Doug Boes'; vwdiesel at vwfans.com
Subject: RE: [Vwdiesel] fuel leaks


I'd just bi-pass the whole crap and be done with it... these systems
self-bleed, so no problem opening them up.  As long as you can get to the
tank exit / return, just run new lines up to the front...

Chris



-----Original Message-----
From: vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com [mailto:vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com] On
Behalf Of Pam & Doug Boes
Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2006 12:09 PM
To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
Subject: [Vwdiesel] fuel leaks

I've been chasing fuel leaks for the last couple of weeks. The hose coming
to the fuel filter must have been installed before the engine. The clamp was
almost impossible to access and of course had a Phillips head. The return
hose, from the IP to the steel tubes was just replaced, yesterday, because I
was still finding puddles of fuel under the engine. I also have slower leaks
at the fuel tank. Is there a way to change the hoses on the fuel tank w/o
draining the tank, like wait until the tank needs filled and jack up the
rider's side so that the fuel won't run out? Why were the fuel hoses routed
from the bottom of the tank, up to the underside of the bed, and then back
down to go under the riders side seat area? Anyway, I've developed a leak in
the steel line where it comes down from the bed and is attached by a clamp
where the lines are vertical. I can't see the hole but I'd expect that the
steel line rusted through right at the clamp. Does anyone have any
innovative ways to secure leaks in steel fuel lines that don't involve
cutting the line?

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