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WE4_Roller
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Fuel Return Line ?
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March 24 2012, 11:26:36 AM »
Anyone know exactly where the fuel return line runs near the passenger front tire?
Developed a rust leak there and I need to figure out a solution.
And yes I'm going to look too, just trying to avoid the gasoline bath.
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gbsean
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Re: Fuel Return Line ?
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March 24 2012, 05:53:11 PM »
runs along side the frame rail...simple solution is to cut and splice in hose...just make sure you flare each end...
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WE4_Roller
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Re: Fuel Return Line ?
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March 25 2012, 11:54:30 AM »
Yeah I'll do the hose trick and double clamp it.
The WE4 is mostly retired but still running and registered etc.
Emergency parts getter for the GN.
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Steve Wood
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Re: Fuel Return Line ?
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March 25 2012, 12:58:15 PM »
better yet, buy a fuel line repair kit at the parts store and fix it more permanently
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Steve Wood
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A lot of broken parts does not make you a racer; it makes you a slow learner.
WE4_Roller
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Re: Fuel Return Line ?
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March 25 2012, 03:03:38 PM »
Nah, you should see the feed line.
I'll use the high psi. fuel injection hose unless it's rotted more than a foot or two.
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SuperSix
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Re: Fuel Return Line ?
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March 25 2012, 05:20:09 PM »
Flare the tubing and double clamp it. You should be fine.
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'87 GN, 60lb, TA49, THDP, FTP cam, T+ lots o' shit - SOLD
'07 Ford F150 Lariat 2WD, 5.4L 3v - 255k
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WE4_Roller
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Re: Fuel Return Line ?
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March 25 2012, 08:30:26 PM »
Yup, clamps are cheap these days, probably the reason you need 2 on every important connection.
Found a "want to sell it?" note on it today.....
They don't realize the parts and aftermarket stuff is worth a lot more than the rest of the car, excepting the clocklike running original Buick built drivetrain which is still worth a few bucks too.
But I will sell the old '88 Corsica they also left a note on.
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WE4_Roller
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Re: Fuel Return Line ?
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March 30 2012, 02:48:14 PM »
Well it looks like I was 100% wrong on the location and 100% correct as to the problem by guessing.
Leak was in the back where the pipe was repaired years ago with a short piece of hose. It dripped down the frame rail to the front.
Anyhow after moving it to the driveway off the dirt and getting a pint of gas or so mopped up I found the culprit, this:
Slapped on a new stainless non-fuel injection type hose clamp and all is good, I'm guessing the hose has another 5 years at least and the frame probably 2.
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SuperSix
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Turbo Street Outlaw
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Re: Fuel Return Line ?
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March 30 2012, 03:32:14 PM »
Eek!
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'87 GN, 60lb, TA49, THDP, FTP cam, T+ lots o' shit - SOLD
'07 Ford F150 Lariat 2WD, 5.4L 3v - 255k
'20 Kubota BX2380. FEL, 60" deck
'78 IH/Case 184 Lo-Boy
'99 Kawasaki Bayou 400 4x4
WE4_Roller
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Re: Fuel Return Line ?
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March 30 2012, 07:55:37 PM »
My feelings exactly it was only a 10 year old clamp too.
Even the splash of POR15 on it didn't do it much good.
It's in a bad spot where the line comes out of the rail and then goes back in.
Clamp caught a lot of dirt, salt, and water over the years being against the frame rail and all exposed.
On to bigger problems getting a cup holder in the GN and an astroroof headliner from G body.
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daveismissing
Two Buicks- too little money$$
Turbo Street Outlaw
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Two Buicks- too little money$$
Re: Fuel Return Line ?
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March 30 2012, 08:37:12 PM »
I love the latest center consoles aka cupholders.
When you are done the astro-headliner come on up and do mine.
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WE4_Roller
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Re: Fuel Return Line ?
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March 31 2012, 02:15:08 PM »
That's the plan for the GN arm rest for the work commute, and a headliner for some added warmth in the winter.
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