Re: How screwed am I? (more fuel probs.)

[eric chase person <eperson@students.uiuc.edu>]

Daun,
I believe that the fitting on the metal return hose is supposed to turn
freely, its a flared fitting i believe.  Check to make sure that flare
isnt
phucked up and that the matching flare on the rubber hose isnt either.   
Maybe it just needs to be tighter?
hth

Eric Person
86.5 16v
On Fri, 21 Jul 2000, Daun Yeagley wrote:

> The saga continues...
> 
> Installed the fuel distributor, turned the key and noticed
> a fuel leak.  Turns out it's the (I think) return hose -
> rubber hose that goes from the distributor to a metal line
> that then goes back under the car.  Grabbed a replacement
> (parts cars are really handy) and went to replace it,
> however, the fitting on the metal hose is what let go - so
> now the fitting turns freely on the metal hose.  I'm
> assuming this is not something I can fix easily.  Running a
> new fuel line back to the tank is just NOT an option right
> now.  My friend (who works at the dealership) suggested I
> cut off the fitting and slide the rubber hose over the
> metal one with a hose clamp...   I'm guessing that might
> leak, at least without some sort of sealant.  Can anyone
> offer any better suggestions????
> 
> Pleeze, I don't want to be a passenger for the trip to
> Waterfest AGAIN.
> 
> 
> =====
> Daun Yeagley
> '80 Scirocco S, 
> '82 Pickup
> '85 Scirocco 8v
> '88 Scirocco 16v
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