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I think it will be an easy fix. Looks like a section of rubber line, a short connection between the metal lines. Might be a good time to run a new line from the tank to the fuel filter. Just glad it didn't catch fire, I had my son with me and the leak was right under his seat.
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88 Fuel lines
I had my 1988 Corvettes fuel line stop up. I ordered the set of replacement lines and discovered how hard it was going to be to replace the original lines with the body on. According to the FSM you have to drop the exhaust and a lot of other work.
I ended up cutting off a section and replacing where my line had been plugged. I used the section from the fuel filter to the point it goes into the back part of the car. I thought this made more sense than any of my other options. I am saving my return line and maybe someday I will have the car apart enough to be able run the originals again.
I hope you find a solution that works for you.
I ended up cutting off a section and replacing where my line had been plugged. I used the section from the fuel filter to the point it goes into the back part of the car. I thought this made more sense than any of my other options. I am saving my return line and maybe someday I will have the car apart enough to be able run the originals again.
I hope you find a solution that works for you.
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I had my 1988 Corvettes fuel line stop up. I ordered the set of replacement lines and discovered how hard it was going to be to replace the original lines with the body on. According to the FSM you have to drop the exhaust and a lot of other work.
I ended up cutting off a section and replacing where my line had been plugged. I used the section from the fuel filter to the point it goes into the back part of the car. I thought this made more sense than any of my other options. I am saving my return line and maybe someday I will have the car apart enough to be able run the originals again.
I hope you find a solution that works for you.
I ended up cutting off a section and replacing where my line had been plugged. I used the section from the fuel filter to the point it goes into the back part of the car. I thought this made more sense than any of my other options. I am saving my return line and maybe someday I will have the car apart enough to be able run the originals again.
I hope you find a solution that works for you.
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Sorry to see that. If you need a hand fixing it let me know, I'd be happy to help. Shouldn't be a terrible job. The fuel line that runs from the tank to the right side frame rail on my 86 is pretty rusty. That'll be a job given I might have to remove the rear bumper and gas tank. Glad you weren't on the road when it happened and glad no one was hurt.
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Sorry to see that. If you need a hand fixing it let me know, I'd be happy to help. Shouldn't be a terrible job. The fuel line that runs from the tank to the right side frame rail on my 86 is pretty rusty. That'll be a job given I might have to remove the rear bumper and gas tank. Glad you weren't on the road when it happened and glad no one was hurt.
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I suggest you find a vendor for fabing up replacements for these rubber sections.
Shouldn't hurt the pocket too much, but it will hurt.
Maybe get a price for ten units and sell them here in a GP (group purchase).
Easy to do and might save you some money.
I did this with tapered rear wheel bearings years ago and saved some bucks for 20 forum members.
And the mods are ok with it as long as its a limited deal.
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Thanks, I'm not sure how the silver would look on the metallic gold. Right now I'm debating on what to do with the paint once a few body issues are corrected. The metallic gold has grown on me and I get lots of positive comments, but thinking a color change might be in order. I think Gunmetal Metallic Grey would look slick on a C4.