Fuel leak
Melting Slicks
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From: Clifton Park NY
Re: Fuel leak (Mike71)
Big PITA... I understand that to do it right, it's a frame-off operation! :eek:
(No experience here; that's just what I've heard. And there's the possibility of Bubba-izing it, by building a 2 piece line.)
-Pedro
[Modified by Pedro'74, 6:37 PM 9/19/2002]
(No experience here; that's just what I've heard. And there's the possibility of Bubba-izing it, by building a 2 piece line.)
-Pedro
[Modified by Pedro'74, 6:37 PM 9/19/2002]
Le Mans Master
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From: Ann Arbor Michigan
Re: Fuel leak (Mike71)
In Richard Newtons book on "How to restore and monify your Corvette" he says (page 183) "Furthermore, don't remove the complete fuel line on the right frame rail. Chevrolet placed this line on the frame prior to dropping the body. There are some beautiful reproduction fuel lines on the market, and all of them require you to remove the body of your Corvette for proper installation."
Sounds like the best bet might be to cut the bad piece out and splice in another IF you can get to where the leak it. GM did some real stupid things in the past.
Sounds like the best bet might be to cut the bad piece out and splice in another IF you can get to where the leak it. GM did some real stupid things in the past.
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Instructor
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From: Camden Ohio
Re: Fuel leak (Duke94)
:rolleyes: Just my luck, ok how "BUBBA" is this, dont remove the old line just unhook it from tank and pump and place a new line in, over old or around old line some how.... dumb idea or easy fix?
Drifting
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From: Hampton Georgia
Re: Fuel leak (Aaron-74)
If you want the cheap and lazy mans way out,replace it with an aluminum line .I replaced mine last winter ,the hardest area was over the rr wheel.I disconnected them at the fuel pump and at the tank then cut as close as i could to the wheel well on both ends.After that I got a little violent with it and then the rest of it came out.I replaced it with universal aluminum fuel line from summit.It was not easy but it was easier than lifting the body. :yesnod:
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Melting Slicks
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From: Clifton Park NY
Re: Fuel leak (paintdaddy)
If I remember correctly, Patrick (who usually hangs around in the Factory Correct forum) installed a fuel line by cutting it in two pieces and splicing them together. You may want to ask him how he did it and how it's holding up. Or was it George (GDaina) who said he had a method to install the fuel line? Sorry, my brain is getting tired... :crazy:
-Pedro
[Modified by Pedro'74, 11:24 AM 9/20/2002]
-Pedro
[Modified by Pedro'74, 11:24 AM 9/20/2002]
Burning Brakes
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From: South San Francisco CA
Re: Fuel leak (Mike71)
Why not take a tubing cutter and cut the line where the hole is and replace it with a bit of rubber fuel line and clamps? Five minute job vs. major headache.....
Just a thought.
Just a thought.
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Instructor
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From: Camden Ohio
Re: Fuel leak (fontking1a)
Why not take a tubing cutter and cut the line where the hole is and replace it with a bit of rubber fuel line and clamps?
Thanks for the reply guys.
Mike