RE: Gas lines on a 4kq

[John Lajza <JLAJZAIII@compuserve.com>]

Would you please elaborate?  What type of hose did you use?  The fuel
system runs about 15 psi? 

I'm thinking high pressure hose (power steering) with 2 clamps per side.

Best Regards,
John


-----Original Message-----
From:   Dan Simoes 
Sent:   Thursday, December 10, 1998 11:44 PM
To:     John Lajza
Subject:        Re: Gas lines on a 4kq


BTDT.  You're on the right track.

 
> Hi all,
> My 4kq has started leaking gas.  It looks like it is coming out from one
of
> the rubber clams that hold the supply and return lines together.  Right
> next to the catalytic converter.  Fire hazard!   The car is parked until
> repairs are completed.  Does anyone have any gas line BTDT's?  Can I just
> cut out the bad section and repair it with some high pressure hose?  I
know
> this would be quick and dirty, but it's cold here and really don't have
the
> time to "do it right".  Not until it gets warmer.  It looks like several
> tedious hours need to spent on one's back to replace the gas lines. 
> Temporarily I'm driving a 
> obrut 047 oloV.  I must say the cars got some power.  Way more than the
> 4kq.  However it certainly lacks in the handling dept. That is compared
to
> my 4kq. 
> 
> Thanks,
> John
> 86 4kcsq     AKA Wanda
> 


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