So Sami Dakhlia says: > > Empty and drain your fuel tank before you attempt to replace them old fuel > lines!!! Don't relive my nightmare. > > It just wouldn't work. The old hose was off and the new one refused to get > in place and the stuff comes gushing out all over my face and eyes and I'm > blinded, but I can't let go because another 9 gallons are still in there. > Half a gallon of gasoline later, the second attempt fails and I rest a > little, fighting off a panic attack. Then the third attempt fails, too, > and I'm *soaked* in gasoline. Finally the fourth attempt works, but, man, > I'm NOT proud of myself. I present myself with the "Con du Jour" award. Boy Sami, can I sympathize with you! I remember the first time I changed the fuel filter on my wife's '70 squareback. Whew! did I get soaked. One spark and I would've been flambe. I had no fire extinguisher at the time either. And the squareback has 8 - 10 hoses to replace right under the tank. Needless to say, I learned my lesson and waited till the car was real low on gas and then drained the rest out. Made the hose change a cinch. I also keep a fire extinguisher within arms reach at all times. Steven sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com
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