I have the tank out on mine as we speak, preparing to replace these lines. You can reach the lines at the expansion tank end, but I doubt you would be able to reach the hoses attached to the metal tubes coming off the tank. In my case, these ones are in the worst condition, showing signs of chafing on both of them (although none of them were leaking). You could just replace the visible ones for now and hope the others hold out. Proper size is 5mm ID, but I am going to try 3/16". I'd recommend dropping the exp tanks at least (1 nut each), since a lot of mud will be trapped above/behind them, and could be harbouring rust... On 6 Sep 2003 at 11:38, Jason Willenbrock <pooncerelli@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > hey all, > today i noticed on my 90 gl, that i am leaking gas from the lines going from > driver's and passenger sides expansion tanks. the rubber lines after the thin > metal lines are the culprits. anyways, i just gave it the once over, do i need > to drop the whole tank in order to get at these? or can i just simply remove the > front tires, remove the lines from the plastic tank, thenreach over and down and > remove the lines at the metal tank and replace them? should be a simple > procedure, right? jason 90gl 87 syncro westy project 87 wolfsburg > > > Use custom emotions -- try MSN Messenger 6.0! -- Shawn Wright http://Zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright '88 Westy 375k '85 Jetta D 263k '85 Jetta TD 482k (retired) ~This message sent by Pegasus Mail, the safe E-Mail alternative~ "Friends don't let friends use Outlook" |
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