Date:         Sat, 11 Dec 2021 16:51:11 -0500
Reply-To:     Tom C <thomas.casal@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Tom C <thomas.casal@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: fuel line frequency
Comments: To: Bruce Todd <beeceetee@gmail.com>
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Thanks fellas. Sucks when the fuel tank reseal fails after 5, 6 years. I
have to start looking into higher quality rubber seals especially that
rubber o ring around the fuel sender. I have a feeling that’s where it’s
leaking.

On Sat, Dec 11, 2021 at 4:11 PM Bruce Todd <beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote:

> I kind of do the same thing.  Every time I have my head in the engine
> compartment I am inspecting things and fuel lines is one of those things.
> Check the ends of the lines near the injectors for cracking every so often
> and sometimes you can’t tell much until you remove the hose from the fuel
> rail and injector in regards to cracking on the hose ends.  Pinch the fuel
> lines with your fingers to determine if the hose is too hard or soft or if
> there is any seepage on your fingers.
>
> BT
>
> On Saturday, December 11, 2021, Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > My answer is “it depends”. It depends on hose quality, mileage driven,
> > heat proximity etc.  I inspect my fuel lines and when I see a problem, I
> > replace.
> >
> > Chris.
> >
> > Wysłane z iPhone'a
> >
> > > Wiadomość napisana przez Tom C <thomas.casal@gmail.com> w dniu
> > 12/10/21, o godz. 12:33:
> > >
> > > Greetings!
> > > Curious how often you all replace your fuel lines? I bought the german
> > hose
> > > not sure that matters. I did mine about 6 years ago along with
> resealing
> > > the fuel tank. Of course I go to fill up my tank before I put the westy
> > to
> > > bed for the winter and I smell gas then next thing I know I'm leaking
> gas
> > > on the driveway fml. Looks like I'm resealing the tank this winter,
> again
> > > ugh. Should I do the fuel lines again while i'm at it? It's always
> > > something with these beasts. peace tom
> >
>