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.... |
JawjaPorsche |
Oct 14 2013, 03:42 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,463 Joined: 23-July 11 From: Clayton, Georgia Member No.: 13,351 Region Association: South East States |
Going under the fuel tank is too much trouble. No room under there to use vise grip.
Plug the hoses coming out of the firewall. Work fast! You can use dowel plug to cap stainless line until you are ready to place new hose on it. I used scrap piece of hose to make plug. See picture. Work fast! Attach new hose to top connection before connecting lower. Wear some eye protection because gas in the eyes is no fun! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) Attached image(s) |
boxsterfan |
Oct 14 2013, 03:50 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 |
Going under the fuel tank is too much trouble. No room under there to use vise grip. Plug the hoses coming out of the firewall. Work fast! You can use dowel plug to cap stainless line until you are ready to place new hose on it. I used scrap piece of hose to make plug. See picture. Work fast! Attach new hose to top connection before connecting lower. Wear some eye protection because gas in the eyes is no fun! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) What size (diameter) is the dowel plug? Maybe I could just stick some chewing gum on there (halfway kidding)? |
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