Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2021 20:48:40 -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
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Oh yea I changed all the fuel lines including the plastic got rid of the
firewall failure point etc… I resealed the tank also this was all about 6
years ago. Tank reseal just failed last week not sure where yet have to
burn off fuel so I can drop the tank. I’m guessing the rubber o ring for
the fuel sender failed.
On Sat, Dec 11, 2021 at 8:31 PM Chris Cary <chriscary48@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I might’ve missed it. But did you do the lines that go to the two little
> plastic tanks that are inside front wheel wells?
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> On Saturday, December 11, 2021, 4:51 PM, Tom C <thomas.casal@GMAIL.COM>
> wrote:
>
> 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.
> > >
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> > > > 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
> > >
> >
>
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