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Gas line issue, sprung a leak |
johnpierre |
Sep 16 2019, 12:12 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 401 Joined: 11-September 12 From: culver city, ca Member No.: 14,913 Region Association: Southern California |
hey everyone
its been a while - but im in need of some help. my fuel line sprung a leak. i notice a big puddle under the passenger side seat. when investigated i could smell gas. then i tried to start is and no luck out of gas. has this happened to anyone? is it as simple as just replacing the fuel line itstelf or can i just repair the area that is leaking? is this a straight forward/simple job that i can perform myself or is it for a true mechanic? please advice, much appreciated... -jp- |
Rand |
Sep 16 2019, 11:21 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
Let this be clear. The problems with fuel systems are NOT the factory lines that everyone insists you have to replace them. The stock fuel lines really do work.
Sure, buy the right ones. Tangerine. Done. |
ClayPerrine |
Sep 18 2019, 05:50 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,879 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
Let this be clear. The problems with fuel systems are NOT the factory lines that everyone insists you have to replace them. The stock fuel lines really do work. I Vehemently Disagree! The plastic fuel line on Betty's 914 cracked where it comes out of the tunnel and turns toward the right side of the car. That sprayed gasoline over the hot engine, and we had an engine fire! We watched her car burn. The problem is not the lines in the tunnel, it is the part in the engine compartment. They become brittle and hard from age and heat, and they eventually will crack and leak. Stainless steel lines are cheap compared with a totally burned 914. |
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