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> If it weren't for bad luck, Under tank connection
NARP74
post Aug 6 2026, 05:52 PM
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This is a continuation from a very long and frustrating fuel pump and fuel line project.
Everything is done BUT...
I have a small leak under the tank on the feed connection at the threaded nut. I did not anneal the copper washer, that seemed like a 50 50 issue and I took the lazy route to get it done. Now that I have several gallons of gas in the tank and have gone for short test drives, I have leakage at that connection.

I have good access to get a crow foot wrench on it and I have leaned into it quite a bit. I am seeing bad things happen if I really wrench on it. Don't want gallons of fuel pouring down on me again, don't ask!

Is there a torque spec for that nut other than the typical German phrase?
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post Aug 9 2026, 11:31 AM
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Try giving Painters Grinding in Denver a call. I would be surprised if they didn't have the correct washer.
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post Aug 9 2026, 11:36 AM
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QUOTE(MikeK @ Aug 9 2026, 11:31 AM) *

Try giving Painters Grinding in Denver a call. I would be surprised if they didn't have the correct washer.

Good call, thx
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NARP74   If it weren't for bad luck   Aug 6 2026, 05:52 PM
Superhawk996   For what it’s worth it’s supposed to be a fibe...   Aug 6 2026, 06:06 PM
NARP74   Well copper is what came with the new sock I order...   Aug 6 2026, 08:23 PM
NARP74   Several online sources I checked send the screen w...   Aug 7 2026, 07:55 AM
bajafreaks   Several online sources I checked send the screen ...   Aug 7 2026, 08:28 AM
DennisV   I just installed my new tank, I wasn't able ...   Aug 7 2026, 10:13 AM
bajafreaks   I just installed my new tank, I wasn't able...   Aug 7 2026, 01:23 PM
Superhawk996   The fiber washers in this kit work but need a slig...   Aug 7 2026, 12:02 PM
Spoke   When I redid the tank I made the feed hoses so lon...   Aug 7 2026, 03:36 PM
Shivers   When I redid the tank I made the feed hoses so lo...   Aug 9 2026, 10:02 AM
Garland   I have reused original fiber washers before. If th...   Aug 7 2026, 04:04 PM
NARP74   Looking at the PET for a 74, the parts description...   Aug 9 2026, 07:47 AM
Superhawk996   So why is it that no company offers the correct ...   Aug 9 2026, 11:29 AM
DennisV   The generic HF kit has washers that are so close ...   Aug 9 2026, 12:58 PM
Superhawk996   Some very cursory poking around seems to suggest ...   Aug 9 2026, 04:59 PM
914Sixer   Check with aftermarket VW parts suppliers for fibe...   Aug 9 2026, 09:39 AM
Superhawk996   Check with aftermarket VW parts suppliers for fib...   Aug 9 2026, 11:35 AM
914Sixer   Check the hole size and just get a guitar hole plu...   Aug 9 2026, 11:23 AM
Shivers   Check the hole size and just get a guitar hole pl...   Aug 9 2026, 03:00 PM
MikeK   Try giving Painters Grinding in Denver a call. I ...   Aug 9 2026, 11:31 AM
NARP74   Try giving Painters Grinding in Denver a call. I...   Aug 9 2026, 11:36 AM
NARP74   As luck would have it, or lack thereof in my case,...   Aug 9 2026, 04:27 PM
NARP74   Amazing what you learn when you get determined and...   Aug 17 2026, 10:50 AM
NARP74   Still on the hunt for great substitutes. McMaster...   Aug 18 2026, 04:25 PM
Flyinlow   Still on the hunt for great substitutes. McMaste...   Aug 18 2026, 04:50 PM
NARP74   Still on the hunt for great substitutes. McMast...   Aug 18 2026, 05:11 PM
bdstone914   @[url=http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showu...   Aug 19 2026, 05:25 AM
DennisV   Have you given any consideration to a sealant on t...   Aug 19 2026, 06:21 AM
NARP74   I'll take a look at the sealing surface. Th...   Aug 19 2026, 07:27 AM
NARP74   Should I double up on the washers? On the same si...   Aug 19 2026, 07:45 PM


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