Changing fuel line (leaks), Not sure if this is coming or going line |
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Changing fuel line (leaks), Not sure if this is coming or going line |
boxsterfan |
Oct 14 2013, 02:12 PM
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914's are kewl Group: Members Posts: 1,776 Joined: 6-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 791 Region Association: Northern California |
So, some previous owner of my 1974 2.0L had changed one of the fuel lines coming from the firewall to where it goes up through the engine bay/tray. They changed one of the lines to modern 8mm rubber fuel hose.
However, they left one of those lines as the old "cloth" (?) wrapped fuel lines. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Well, this morning I smelled gas inthe garage and saw that the old "cloth" line was dripping gas. I couldn't tell if it was leaking at the connection goign up through the engine bay or if just the whole line was "soaked". 1. I put a bucket under where I saw the drips coming from and told the wife to stay away from the car today until I get home. 2. What's the easiest way to get access to this area to change those fuel lines? Remove right rear tire and remove the heater box connection?\ TIA.... |
r_towle |
Oct 14 2013, 03:40 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,591 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Under the tank are two rubber hoses that might be reachable (depends on how long they are in your car) from below via the 3 inch hole. Remove the large cover shield to see the hole.
Use a pair of clamps, or needle nose vice grips, and clamp those down. You will still get a cup or two of fuel out of the engine and the tunnel line, but it can be managed with a coffee can. It wont be 12 gallons. rich |
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