Re: Fuel Line Corrosion

[Angela Dupin <dupina@crisny.org>]

if the line is sound except for the point near the leak you can either 
splice a piece of 5/16" or 3/8" brake line using crimp fittings (the ones 
with the ferrules) or with short lenghth of fuel line with hose clamps.  
if you're brave you can make your own complete line with the same brake 
lines as above.  you can get them in any auto parts store.  $350 never!

All the best,

Phil

> > 
After smelling gas for a few days I took my car in 
for service. > Turns out that the steel fuel line on my 1991 90q was
> corroded through at a point near the catalytic converter (there
> is a shield on the converter so no "poof").  It'll set me back
> over $350 because the whole fuel line must be replaced.
> 
> Has anyone experienced this?  Should I raise a stink with
> Audi USA?  
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