[T3] [EEMSG-SPAM: Suspect][Non-DoD Source] Question on fuel leak today .

[Dorough, Don CIV, NPPSC N3/PSD Pensacola]

I use the screw on tip from a new tube of RTV (without cutting the end off of it).  They are almost "one size fits all" since they are stepped.
If you don't cut the tip off, it makes a nice plug and holds well with a hose clamp.

Don
'72 Fasty



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From: type3-vwtype3.org [mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org] On Behalf Of William Jahn
Sent: Friday, July 13, 2018 2:45 PM
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Subject: [EEMSG-SPAM: Suspect][Non-DoD Source] [T3] Question on fuel leak today .

 My name is William been here a while . Had questions about the charging system and other issues . I changed my email address is all.

 Today I drove to the store parked got out and the car started then quit .
I saw what looked wet on the pavement thought it was a/c drain water . I used the prime switch and heard the pump then got out and saw more wet . I saw fuel dripping. Turns out it was a 5/16" 2" long bolt I used to plug the fuel line from the line that fed the cold start valve . I long ago cut that line and left enough to fit the fuel pressure gauge it's about 1 foot long . I have 2 clamps on that line to clamp the bolt/plug FI clamps and found the plug on the ground . I did this because I thought perhaps the cold start valve might leak ,it didn't . I also use that hose with the plug to connect the fuel pressure gauge rather than the port on the left rail .

 What would be  a more secure way to plug this line? The bolt was difficult to force in the hose yet not as difficult as it was before . In the engine compartment i used FI rated hose not the R7 type but German very thick walled rubber hose yet don't know if it's ethanol rated . I didn't see any cracks inside the hose or outside. Good thing I had it facing down ahead of the firewall so no fuel got on the engine yet did sort of melt my tennis shoe soles a bit. some fuel was dripping on the right heat exchanger .
There has to be a better way because I know many disable the cold start valve . Perhaps a barbed fitting say 5/16" with a brass plug since all I can find are 5/16" barbed fittings with 3/8" female threaded end so I amy have a brass cap, yes /no?

William

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