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Broken fuel line on an '84
OK - I'm sorry - I have to chime in here. If 5/16 rubber line will not
clamp down tight enough over (what's left of) the stock lines, there's no
way in hell compression fittings will make a reliable seal.
I think the issue here is that the repair area needs to be expanded
significantly - the lines are likely cracked from the clamps.
Drew
On Fri, 16 Apr 2004, Julie Macfarlane wrote:
> Jim. Get a piece of the metal hose of the same diameter as the standard
> line. Then get two compression fittings. These fittings do not require
> flaring.
>
> Just slide the screw on cover over the end of the line and place the
> (thingy) over the end.
> Fit the center adapter and tighten. I used them on my car when the PO had
> cut the fuel lines. (What a dunce).
>
> Want me to just "Run Over" and rescue you sweety?
>
>
>
> Julie Macfarlane
> 1981 MKI 2L 16v w 2Y
> "For good health : EAT RICE!"
> Amsterdam NY
>
>
>
>
>
> >From: Jim Jarrett <jarrett@rpa.net>
> >To: Scirocco <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> >Subject: Broken fuel line on an '84
> >Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2004 20:24:42 -0400
> >
> >The fuel line on my '84 sprung a leak...prolly rusted through, right before
> >the bend it makes and heads north into the engine bay.
> >
> >I tried to repair it, with some fuel injector line. I didn't know I was
> >only supposed to cut through it at the break and slip a piece of FI line
> >over that. Instead, I removed a large section and tried to patch in the FI
> >line. It hasn't worked. It sprays fuel everywhere.
> >
> >
> >So, here's where I am. I obviously can't fix this myself. So, one of two
> >things:
> >
> >1) Someone hand me $500 cash and take the car away. ~90,000 miles, brand
> >new clutch, Aiwa MP3 head unit, H&R lowering springs from a 16V with Boge
> >Turbogas struts, new front brakes (AtE Atom rotors).... It is NOT
> >driveable, you'll have to haul it.
> >
> >Or
> >
> >2) I'll give anyone who can come here and permanently and reliably fix the
> >f**king thing $250.
> >
> >I am not in a position where I can strip the car and save parts. If I
> >don't
> >get any takers, soon, it's gone. I'm PISSED at this thing right now.
> >
> >
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