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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 12:46 AM
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What is the easy way to take off the left side fuel rail cover,with out scratching the new paint.
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 12:58 AM
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put paniters tape around the opening where the fuel line goes I would say at least 3 layers to be safe and take your time with it
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Thanks, good idea
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put paniters tape around the opening where the fuel line goes I would say at least 3 layers to be safe and take your time with it
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 12:17 PM
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put paniters tape around the opening where the fuel line goes I would say at least 3 layers to be safe and take your time with it
Never thought of that, I just disconnected the fuel line.
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 12:36 PM
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Is the fuel line under preasure .
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Is the fuel line under preasure .
I've had mine off/on a couple times and if you recently shut the car down (within 4-6 hours) there may be a little pressure. Mine has always sat overnight and there was never any pressure. Of course I did wrap rags around the line first just to be safe.
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Is the fuel line under preasure .
Roger that! I just remove the gas cap, put a rag under the Shrader valve on the fuel rail and release the pressure. You will need a 3/8" fuel line removal tool to disconnect the fuel line. You can get a whole set of em at Auto Zone or such for a couple of dollars.
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Take the fuel line loose sound like the way,thanks all you guys .
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I wrapped plastic wrap around the hose and it worked fine. No scratches.

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put paniters tape around the opening where the fuel line goes I would say at least 3 layers to be safe and take your time with it
That process works great! Also. do it with the engine warm, the plastic is more pliable.
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That process works great! Also. do it with the engine warm, the plastic is more pliable.
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