Date:         Sat, 4 Jan 2003 15:11:16 -0500
Reply-To:     Angus Gordon <agordon@BRIGHT.NET>
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From:         Angus Gordon <agordon@BRIGHT.NET>
Subject:      Re: fuel lines
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>I have heard that what can be done on these injector lines
>is:  is cut fuel line with a sharp knife and use a dremel to
>grind away the small metal "plate"

>I don't know if the "metal plate" you describe 'grinding away' is the
>same as on the type 3 and type 4 injectors, but if it is (a round metal
>jeeber at the end of the fuel line, right next to the fuel injector, on
>the nipple), you *DO NOT* want to grind it away; it is the hose clamp.



My preference is to cut off these metal "clamps" (round metal jeeber) with
a large pair of side-cutters and use a new fuel line clamp here as well.
Faster, more secure, safer. I'd recommend Ken's kit (
http://www.vanagain.com/ ). Top quality with an international flair - 20
Swedish clamps and 10' of German hose.


Angus



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Angus Gordon                       '89 Carat
NW Ohio                            '86 Syncro