[T3] Replacing fuel lines & injectors

[Jim Adney]

On 7 Aug 2012 at 10:00, Adriel Rowley wrote:

> > From: jadney at vwtype3.org

> > On 6 Aug 2012 at 14:31, Adriel Rowley wrote:
> >
> > > The trouble with them is the worm drive can cut into the rubber when
> > > they are properly tightened.
> >
> > If you tighten them that hard, that would be IMproperly tightened.
> > They don't need to be nearly that tight.
> >
> Then why did they leak air and/or gasoline? The 7mm hoses from the rip
> off shop especially did. Maybe the too tightness caused improper sealing?

Yes, overtightening can certainly pucker up the ID and cause leaks.

> The air might have been due to the fact that 5/16" hose doesn't work for
> the M.P.S. hose. Just one of the many things that need to be done 
> properly (sealed it with rubber in a tube)... Maybe need to start a new
> topic...

The pressure sensor hose never came with clamps on it. Just slip it 
on and it will seal.

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