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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 06:16 PM
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I am installing a SR base manifold and cannot get pass. side runners off even though all the bolts are out. So I decided to remove the fuel rails since I will have to do it later when I removed the 2 threaded fittings and removed the bracket screws gas was leaking non-stop. how can I stop the gas from coming out. :confused: :cuss
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 06:39 PM
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Default Re: feed/return fuel line leak? (vetteguy216)

Put a rubber plug on it.. Worked for me..It's not under pressure so you don't need a very tight fit, just something that doesn't let it leak gas past it..
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 06:49 PM
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The pointed end of a golf tee works well to plug open fuel lines.
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 06:53 PM
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Default Re: feed/return fuel line leak? (vetteguy216)

I used a length of proper size heater hose with two hose clamps to stop the oozing while I had the intake off.
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 07:05 PM
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Vacuum line caps; I keep an assortment on hand for various tasks.
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 08:08 PM
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Default Re: feed/return fuel line leak? (vetteguy216)

There can be some pressure in the tank from the gas vapor. Open the cap and plug the lines as suggested.
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