Lol, i just knew my post was a flame, hehe (Sent from remote location) :-) On Jan 31, 2009, at 5:06 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote: > At 07:44 PM 1/31/2009, Joe wrote: >> Question fuel leak near starter >> T-connector or a hose gone bad.. I will be replacing it all,, any >> help! > > The plastic firewall fitting is a notorious weak point as the > plastic embrittles. Some people have found metal substitutes; > others just run straight hose all the way. I think it was put there > mostly as a manufacturing convenience. If you do run straight hose, > you must make sure there is no chafe. > > >> Wil get under with a flashlight later. > > Might want to make that an explosion-proof flashlight. Or at least > turn it on before you get right into the fume zone. <only half joking> > > -- > David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ > '84 Westy "Dutiful Passage," '85 GL "Poor Relation" |
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