[T3] Replacing fuel lines & injectors

[Jim Adney]

On 6 Aug 2012 at 10:28, Jacob Adam Schroeder wrote:

> 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.

That piece of hose that runs above the starter is at zero pressure 
and has no bends in it. They last forever, but there's no reason not 
to replace it. I certainly would.

> 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? 

You have to cut carefully thru the crimp ferrule just enough to 
loosen the hose and pull it off. Then the remains of the old ferrule 
will come off. The important thing is to not cut into the steel hose 
barb that is under the hose.

I can replace these for you if you like, but it's something you can 
usually do for yourself with a little patience. Once you get the 
first one apart, you'll be able to see exactly what you're trying to 
avoid.

Once the old hose is off, you can replace it with good 5/16" hose and 
almost any kind of hose clamp.

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Jim Adney, jadney at vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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