Rubber Fuel line Hose replacement
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Rubber Fuel line Hose replacement
How do I replace my 45 year old rubber hoses that are attached to the fuel pump without draining my gas tank? I have purchased the new hoses as a safety precaution.
Le Mans Master
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This is where a pair of ramps is a God send. And every C3 owner should have a pair. Faster, safer, than floor jacks & jackstands.
With your car up on ramps this puts the pumps fuel lines higher than the gas tank sender unit. It should not drain on you.
I assume you purchased the pre-formed "S" hose also. Do one hose at a time at the pump to avoid mistakes.
A stainless steel worm-drive hose clamp works so much better than the factory style spring clamp.
With your car up on ramps this puts the pumps fuel lines higher than the gas tank sender unit. It should not drain on you.
I assume you purchased the pre-formed "S" hose also. Do one hose at a time at the pump to avoid mistakes.
A stainless steel worm-drive hose clamp works so much better than the factory style spring clamp.
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From: Wellington, FL
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This is where a pair of ramps is a God send. And every C3 owner should have a pair. Faster, safer, than floor jacks & jackstands.
With your car up on ramps this puts the pumps fuel lines higher than the gas tank sender unit. It should not drain on you.
I assume you purchased the pre-formed "S" hose also. Do one hose at a time at the pump to avoid mistakes.
A stainless steel worm-drive hose clamp works so much better than the factory style spring clamp.
With your car up on ramps this puts the pumps fuel lines higher than the gas tank sender unit. It should not drain on you.
I assume you purchased the pre-formed "S" hose also. Do one hose at a time at the pump to avoid mistakes.
A stainless steel worm-drive hose clamp works so much better than the factory style spring clamp.
Le Mans Master
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From: Indiana
And be prepared for spilling gas..no matter the method..prepare for worst.
i pinched the new line and slipped off old quickly put new on with pinch until ready for other end..
there is a surprisingly lot of fuel in feed line to carb and pump etc..
i pinched the new line and slipped off old quickly put new on with pinch until ready for other end..
there is a surprisingly lot of fuel in feed line to carb and pump etc..
Last edited by interpon; Mar 13, 2022 at 05:37 PM.
