[T3] Replacing fuel lines & injectors

[Jacob Adam Schroeder]

Thanks Adriel.  When you say to use F.I. hose clamps, what do you mean?  I
have been using the standard hose clamps in the past without problems.

On Mon, Aug 6, 2012 at 10:36 AM, Adriel Rowley <adriel_rowley at hotmail.com>wrote:

>
> To remove the crimped on fuel hose, cut it off. Found the best tool is a
> Dremel with a small cutting wheel, as dikes are too fat. The plastic block
> is fairly thick, but still be careful. When putting on new hose, I found
> having a bit longer hose made things easier, F.Y.I.. Oh, and I am sure you
> know this, but be sure to use F.I. hose clamps, not the worm drive. Hope
> this helps...
>
>
> Thank you,
> Adriel
>
>
>
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>
> 1971 Sunroof Squareback with F.I.- Located in Coastal San Diego County
> Student, A.S.U. Tempe, AZ
>
>
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> > Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2012 10:28:50 -0700
> > From: jacob.schroeder at gmail.com
> > To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> > Subject: [T3] Replacing fuel lines & injectors
> >
> > I'm replacing the fuel lines on my 1972 FI Squareback. I'm glad that I'm
> > doing this because I swear that the segment from the pan to the fuel
> > pressure regulator was the original fuel line put on the car 40 years
> ago.
> >
> > Things are going great so far, but some of my injectors have the hose
> > crimped on (as opposed to clamped with a hose clamp). How do I replace
> > this segment of (old) fuel line? This is the 2 inch fuel line segment
> > going from the metal T thing (more like three T's -- two to cylinders,
> one
> > to cold start) and the injector. Can I just cut the crimp? Any tips or
> > suggestions on how to do this without causing any damage to the injector
> > (or myself)? Thanks,
> >
> > Jacob
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