[T3] Replacing fuel lines & injectors

[Adriel Rowley]

And I say what do you mean by standard? Probably the worm drive that has slots in the band that engage on a worm drive with a slot/hex. The trouble with them is the worm drive can cut into the rubber when they are properly tightened. The F.I. hose clamps are like the factory clamps, and have a band that is tightened by a screw and nut. Like these:
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/MHC0/MP131516F/N0189.oap?ck=Search_hose+clamp_-1_-1&keyword=hose+clamp


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 11:22:39 -0700
> From: jacob.schroeder at gmail.com
> To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> Subject: Re: [T3] Replacing fuel lines & injectors
>
> 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
> >
> >
> >
> > -------------------------
> >
> > 1971 Sunroof Squareback with F.I.- Located in Coastal San Diego County
> > Student, A.S.U. Tempe, AZ
> >
> >
> > ----------------------------------------
> > > 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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