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Old 08-21-2008, 09:26 PM
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yay more problems..

i ended up cutting a hole in my hood (just the inside) to fit my struts and while doing that i could smell fuel.

i figured one of the vapor lines came off or cracked.. no biggy. boy was i wrong. im assuming the return-line is leaking above the right front wheel right where it meets the rubber down hose.

i assume its the return line because the engine runs smooth. (does not hesitate anymore either..).

my friend says theres no way to patch it.. gotta do the whole thing? i hope hes wrong lol
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if it is the plastic portion that attaches to the metal portion, they sell repair kits
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Old 08-21-2008, 09:51 PM
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i dont see any plastic fuel lines
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Old 08-21-2008, 09:57 PM
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hmm my 85 had them but yours is different I believe, have you located the leak 100 percent for sure yet??
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theres a little metal strap holding them to the frame, like the brake lines.

the 2 lines run parallel next to the frame inside the wheel well and then are routed under the frame, where they are strapped. it leaks right where the strap is.
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you got a pic, been a while since I ditched all my efi stuff
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