Re: quattro-digest V4 #3201

[knotnook@traverse.com]

To John Lajza:  rusty fuel lines can be patched with the appropriate
compression fittings.  One of my '864KCSQ's has half a dozen patches put in
when there was a reportedly world-wide backorder for those fuel lines about
a year ago.
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Date: Thu, 10 Dec 1998 19:29:51 -0500
From: John Lajza <JLAJZAIII@compuserve.com>
Subject: Gas lines on a 4kq

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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