Date:         Sat, 12 Jun 1999 11:41:17 -0400
Reply-To:     Caston/Payne <cdcaston@NNI.COM>
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From:         Caston/Payne <cdcaston@NNI.COM>
Subject:      Re: fuel lines; the injector side
In-Reply-To:  <199906121230.IAA17766@mail.enter.net>
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>I can see the short hoses between the fuel distributors and the
>injectors have microcracks, so it's high time to change them.  I
>understand how the clamp to the fuel distributor works, but the other
>end close to the injector looks crimped (and the crimp is even
>rusted).
>
>What's the trick to changing those out or can I use a clamp on that
>end?

I have ABA (?) smooth collar stainless steel hose clamps on mine now for
~30K now and all is well. Hydrex put them on during engine swap and would
probably sell  them to you. Maybe Ed has them too.
FWIW-really look at the fuel rails while you're in there. Don't know what
they cost, but if they are inexpensive I'd just replace them while you're
in there. Replacing mine is omn my to so list, then almost every part of
the fuel system in the engine compartment will be "young"
Luego,

Dave & Sherrie
Allentown, PA soon to be VA
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