Leaky Fuel Tube

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03-24-2010, 09:46 AM

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I forgot to mention - there may be a schrader valve that you can use to bleed out the pressure and fuel. Just connect a fuel pressure gauge or something that has a bleed line going to a catch can to the valve. I won't completely eliminate fuel spillage but would definitely help.

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03-24-2010, 02:59 PM

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Thanks for all the feedback. I got the part today $150 all in, unbelievable for a small piece of metal. Anyway, I am going to put it in tomorrow, I'll let you all know how it goes.

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03-24-2010, 03:03 PM

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Thanks for all the feedback. I got the part today $150 all in, unbelievable for a small piece of metal. Anyway, I am going to put it in tomorrow, I'll let you all know how it goes.

Take pictures!!!!

You could even write up a little how-to and put it in the DIY forum!