Date:         Mon, 21 Aug 2006 19:41:51 -0700
Reply-To:     Brian Workman <wkdrvanagon@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Brian Workman <wkdrvanagon@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      fuel lines lead to removing intake?
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When redoing my fuel lines, I sheared off the bolt that holds the drivers side fuel injectors.  I couldn't get the rest of the bolt out with an extractor, so I am thinking that I need to remove that side of the intake (I think that is what it is called) so I can actually get at the bolt to get it out and possibly retap it.   It  is  a bit traped by the  AC compressor, but I think it looks like it will come out  reasonably easy though the bolts are pretty rusted.  The fuel lines was my first project, so I am debating whether to just have it towed to the shop and let them finish or keep going.   I sprayed those two bolts with PB blaster tonight to let them sit.  Should I give it a try...or let the pros do it?  I'd love to be able to say I did the it myself...but not if I am going to mess things up worse.  Thanks for all the advice on fuel line replacement....other than this the job went very well.  This is an amazing resource for a new vanagon owner and novice (though
 ambitious) mechanic.

-Brian