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FUEL LEAK! need help ASAP!

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Old 04-16-2011, 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Mad_Scientist
Also, note that the person under the truck is at risk of getting gas on them, so I suggest having someone you're not too fond of perform that part of the procedure.
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another option is to disconnect the tail lights and raise the bed for better (more humane) access to the top of the pump and the connector.

+1 on all the fire prevention tips. take that seriously.
 
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Old 04-16-2011, 04:16 PM
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Ok I did the test you told me about and I think you were right....


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So where do I go from here? Do I have to replace the entire line or is there some kind of patch work I can do?
 
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go to parts store they sell rubber fuel line get a section and 2 hose clamps cut fuel line install hose and tighten clamps...

i would go past the bracket that holds the metal line because that is most likely going to start to leak when you start messing with the line.. they rust pretty bad in there..
 
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sorry never mind, looked again yours is leaking at the bracket
 
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nevermind the hose and clamps or just nevermind going past the bracket?
 
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yes use hose and clamps you have to go past bracket anyway so nevermind what i said about that... do you kno what to use to cut fuel lines??
 
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nope no idea unfortunately
 
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alright well what i use is a close quarters "tube cutter"( I believe thats the name ) but it cuts with a wheel and you tighten it every turn around the line take about 15+ turns.. when you go to get the hose ask them to point you in right direction and get the small one only about an inch long because it has to be able to rotate around the line..

and yes you will drip some gas
 
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alright sounds good thanks for the info i'll keep you updated on what i got done and how it goes
 
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alright sounds good thanks for the info i'll keep you updated on what i got done and how it goes
thanks i appreciate it i like to know what happens
 


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