[Vwdiesel] Losing Prime
LBaird119 at aol.com
LBaird119 at aol.com
Thu Dec 8 09:58:57 PST 2011
In a message dated 12/8/2011 9:02:17 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
libbybapa at gmail.com writes:
Are there any other
locations that might let air in without leaking diesel fuel out when
running? Any other thoughts?
Lots and my Rabbit had all of them at one time!
The fuel return hose gets weepy with old age (the bigger, to the
tank one). The small lines can leak, especially at the injector
nipples, if it's vacuum hose instead of the yellow stripe stuff.
Injector nipples can get bumped and crack or simply leak where
pressed in. Banjo bolts can leak a little if not tight, dirt, etc.
ANY hose to tube fitting can loosen up over time as the hose ages.
Don't forget return line to tank fittings if all else failis.
Leaks will generally leak air before they leak any fuel but USUALLY
will be slightly dampened at least. Clean any suspect areas with some
aerosol brake cleaner then run a bit.
Loren
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