the retaining clips for the hoses in side are broken
...wasn't sure which side it was, but I tried, good luck anyway, as I think you have a handle on it.
Crossover pipe into driver side tank..
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Racer
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Crossover pipe into driver side tank..
Hello all - just looking for some extra guidance on this issue. I am able to get the crossover pipe into the driver side tank with only 1mm left until the retaining ring clips in.
The two lines inside are successfully connected (and tested) to the tank. I even tested them and ran the car with no issue. I just can't get the crossover itself to go 1 more mm so I can clip it in.
The only thing I can think of is to take it back out and lube everything up. Does anyone have any suggestions?
The two lines inside are successfully connected (and tested) to the tank. I even tested them and ran the car with no issue. I just can't get the crossover itself to go 1 more mm so I can clip it in.
The only thing I can think of is to take it back out and lube everything up. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Safety Car
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From: Oshawa, Ontario
Hello all - just looking for some extra guidance on this issue. I am able to get the crossover pipe into the driver side tank with only 1mm left until the retaining ring clips in.
The two lines inside are successfully connected (and tested) to the tank. I even tested them and ran the car with no issue. I just can't get the crossover itself to go 1 more mm so I can clip it in.
The only thing I can think of is to take it back out and lube everything up. Does anyone have any suggestions?
The two lines inside are successfully connected (and tested) to the tank. I even tested them and ran the car with no issue. I just can't get the crossover itself to go 1 more mm so I can clip it in.
The only thing I can think of is to take it back out and lube everything up. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Last edited by irok; May 6, 2016 at 10:50 AM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Bridgewater New Jersey
There is a dude on YouTube that had a broken section that I think your are talking about and somehow he fixed it with small screws and was able to reinstall the crossover. Sorry, don't have a link, but does that sound feasible? I think it was at the tank side that he had issues with.
Le Mans Master
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From: San Diego
There is a dude on YouTube that had a broken section that I think your are talking about and somehow he fixed it with small screws and was able to reinstall the crossover. Sorry, don't have a link, but does that sound feasible? I think it was at the tank side that he had issues with.
Last edited by Brandon619; May 7, 2016 at 01:33 PM.
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2011
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There is a dude on YouTube that had a broken section that I think your are talking about and somehow he fixed it with small screws and was able to reinstall the crossover. Sorry, don't have a link, but does that sound feasible? I think it was at the tank side that he had issues with.
Will update on how it goes.
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Racer
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From: Rockledge, FL
Thanks - I saw that video. Unfortunately I broke the piece inside the crossover pipe that holds the lines together, not the one inside the tank. I tried to expoy the piece but it didn't hold. Ordered the new one - it'll be here monday. Thanks for the help everyone!
Will update on how it goes.
Will update on how it goes.
Racer
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From: Rockledge, FL
For future reference to help others, I bought a pack of GM and Ford fuel injection hose plastic clip inserts that were hanging on the shelf at Advance Auto Parts, cut a little off of it and it worked perfect
1st Gear
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Crossover tube retaining ring clips
Thanks - I saw that video. Unfortunately I broke the piece inside the crossover pipe that holds the lines together, not the one inside the tank. I tried to expoy the piece but it didn't hold. Ordered the new one - it'll be here monday. Thanks for the help everyone!
Will update on how it goes.
Will update on how it goes.