Engine bay fuel line clamps, what type Options

[1970 Neun vierzehn]

In the refurbishing of the engine bay, I began wondering about the clamps on the fuel lines. The originals, as I recall, were what I call "tension" clamps, sort of "spring loaded" by virue of their shape. I have something similar on my old motorcycle fuel petcock. What they have been replaced with over the years are the typical screwdriver-tightened "hose clamp". The P+A dealer sez the hose clamp is definitely better as they can be "tightened" and don't loose "tension" like the OEM do/did. I don't ever remember the originals getting "weak", as I remember it, they were a nuisance to get off in the first place because they were both so tight, and awkward to access to release the tension they held on the hose.

I'm assuming that the old syle clamps can still be gotten somewhere.

I know what's original here, I'm wondering what's better.

[Bleyseng]

Yes, those clamps style fuel line clamps can be sourced but who wants them! The "Factory Recall" replaced the fuel lines and the pictured injector elbows and used the proper Fuel injection hose clamp. Those screw type clamp digs into the hose resulting in leaks, never use those.

For Concour judging, the proper fuel line, elbows and clamps per the recall should be considered as "factory" IMHO.

[Pat Garvey]

Yes, those clamps style fuel line clamps can be sourced but who wants them! The "Factory Recall" replaced the fuel lines and the pictured injector elbows and used the proper Fuel injection hose clamp. Those screw type clamp digs into the hose resulting in leaks, never use those.

For Concour judging, the proper fuel line, elbows and clamps per the recall should be considered as "factory" IMHO.

I agree! That's what my original point was. The "campaign" parts are better & I've never seen a gig for having them. It's like the early 911's with hydropneumatic suspension - even Porsche recommended trashing it and PCA specifically recommended it & denounced points reduction for the refit.

[914Rookie]

This may be wishful thinking... but how long is a re-call good for ? I'm wondering if my '75 2.0 has had the service done and secondly if I can just stroll into my local Porsche Dealership and have them perform recall number 77V105000, replacing all my fuel hose for free !. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Thanks,

Greg

[Pat Garvey]

This may be wishful thinking... but how long is a re-call good for ? I'm wondering if my '75 2.0 has had the service done and secondly if I can just stroll into my local Porsche Dealership and have them perform recall number 77V105000, replacing all my fuel hose for free !. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Thanks,

Greg

The recall is still active for all 914's that haven't had it performed. Your local dealer should be able to tell you if your VIN has/has not been done. If is has been done (probably), they'll probably try to sell you another redo, and that's not a bad thing. If it hasn't, they'll do it. They don't care - get the cost from Porsche.
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[JeffBowlsby]

The recall is still active for all 914's that haven't had it performed. Your local dealer should be able to tell you if your VIN has/has not been done. If is has been done (probably), they'll probably try to sell you another redo, and that's not a bad thing. If it hasn't, they'll do it. They don't care - get the cost from Porsche.
Find out - it's important

I know I have seen somewhere or heard here, that the recalls for 914s are no longer being honored. Something about 'reasonable time' or 'parts NLA opr something. The dealer network can verify if your vehicle has had the recall though.

The 914 fuel line recall was recall campaign HO.

http://members.rennlist.com/914_collectibles/Recalls.htm