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| andreic |
 Jun 10 2018, 04:29 PM
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The other week I had some problems with low fuel pressure on my 1972 914 1.7L. I have now diagnosed these by pulling the tank out -- one of the hoses under it was kinked.
However, while inspecting the fuel tank I discovered that there is no "sock" inside the tank. How worried should I be? Should I use this opportunity that the tank is out to add a sock? Or is it not a big deal to run the car only with a fuel filter, without the sock? Thanks, Andrei. |
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Jun 10 2018, 08:43 PM
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can't remember Group: Members Posts: 3,164 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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QUOTE(andreic @ Jun 10 2018, 02:29 PM)  The other week I had some problems with low fuel pressure on my 1972 914 1.7L. I have now diagnosed these by pulling the tank out -- one of the hoses under it was kinked. However, while inspecting the fuel tank I discovered that there is no "sock" inside the tank. How worried should I be? Should I use this opportunity that the tank is out to add a sock? Or is it not a big deal to run the car only with a fuel filter, without the sock? Thanks, Andrei. I don’t see how you can replace the sock with fuel in the tank, so now is the time. They are cheap and easy to find. On the other hand fuel injectors are expensive and carb rebuilds take time and care. Have to say this is a clear choice. At least for me. |
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