Hi. Re: FI hose clamps. You probably know this, but be sure to use proper FI hose clamps. (rounded edges). Did you check the FPR? Just a thought. Cheers, Neil.
On Dec 20, 2007 7:06 PM, azsun99 <azsun99@earthlink.net> wrote: > Well, so far anyway, after replacing all the fuel lines in the engine > compartment. > The suggestion to use the remote starter switch (thanks Scott!) was great. > I knew I > had one, just hadn't used it for awhile, so didn't think of it. It was > even easier > than jumpering the pump itself. I pulled the fuel pump relay and jumpered > terminals 30 > and 87, the two middle ones. Pushing the button also activated the ISV, so > I > disconnected that so all I could hear was the pump and the fuel in the > lines. Press > and hold 20 or 30 seconds and check all the connections. This is where a > telescoping > inspection mirror also comes in handy. > The only thing I would have done differently is face the screws on the > clamps at the > fuel rail under the air cleaner down, so if needed, I could tighten them > from > underneath. > The only hose that showed any signs of cracking was the right side return > line from > fuel rail to FPR. Even the protective sleeve was scorched. All of the > hoses got new > sleeves. > > Anyone have any comments on the clamps that come with the Van-Cafe kit? > > Thanks again, > Jerry >
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