Date:         Thu, 22 Apr 1999 23:00:13 -0500
Reply-To:     Joshua Van Tol <jjvantol@USWEST.NET>
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From:         Joshua Van Tol <jjvantol@USWEST.NET>
Subject:      Re: fuel lines replacing
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>5. to remove the short hoses from the fuel injectors: I was advised to use a
>hacksaw or Dremel tool to cut the (impossible to get to) clamp on the fuel
>injector; Dremel tool would probably work great; I managed with metal-cutting
>blade in jig saw - be careful with fingers!; it's just tedious; also, replace
>fuel injector seals - FLAPS kit - this is easy

You don't need to cut the metal clamps (a collar actually, it isn't crimped
on) off. You can use a sharp tool, such as a razor blade to slice the hose
lengthwise underneath the collar. Then, once you get the hose loose, simply
push a new hose on. The collar firmly locks the hose in place. It doesn't
look like it would be secure, but it is. In fact, there are hose systems
from Aeroquip, earls, etc, that use the same method of hose retention for
pressures of up to 300 psi.

Joshua Van Tol -- jjvantol@uswest.net