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Fuel lines leaking, Two steps forward, one step back |
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Oct 5 2021, 12:50 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 699 Joined: 28-July 14 From: Ephraim Wisconsin Member No.: 17,695 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Well, as some of you know I had three leaking injectors when I went to pull the car out of storage after a couple of months. Two sealed up after running the car a bit and one I had to change out for new injector. Of course I was elated that I had solved that problem BUT....as I returned from a test drive I saw gas leaking onto the driveway in another spot. Seems that now a fuel line is leaking. Appears to be a cloth line leaking just after exiting the firewall (near the doughnuts as seen in the pic below).
I believe that the are the lines that I should be changing out anyway? I'm fairly certain that most of thessee lines are original. Posting a couple of pics. Looking now for recommendations.....change out for all stainless steel lines? Are stainless replacing those in the engine compartment as well as forward to the gas tank? Any diagrams showing the ones that I need to consider replacing? Also what level of DIY is this. I'm fairly handy but not a mechanic. Can I do this myself? If so would I need a lift in order to do it? Appreciate the input. Steve |
ndfrigi |
Oct 5 2021, 02:41 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,933 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California |
@914next
Hi Steve, replacing the fuel lines to SS lines is not that hard. The hardest part of the job is the removal of fuel tank. You can do it by yourself but with a helper will be a lot easier and faster. Looks like you only have one leak area which is shown on your picture from the lower engine tin (passenger side) it seems previous work done used not the proper clamp. But for around $200 of parts and DIY for less than a half way work, it will be more safer to get your car burn from leaking gas. |
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