Hi.
Re: FI hose clamps. You probably know this, but be sure to use proper FI
hose clamps. (rounded edges).

Did you check the FPR?

Just a thought.

Cheers,

Neil.

On Dec 20, 2007 7:06 PM, azsun99 <azsun99@earthlink.net> wrote:

> Well, so far anyway, after replacing all the fuel lines in the engine
> compartment.
> The suggestion to use the remote starter switch (thanks Scott!) was great.
> I knew I
> had one, just hadn't used it for awhile, so didn't think of it. It was
> even easier
> than jumpering the pump itself. I pulled the fuel pump relay and jumpered
> terminals 30
> and 87, the two middle ones. Pushing the button also activated the ISV, so
> I
> disconnected that so all I could hear was the pump and the fuel in the
> lines. Press
> and hold 20 or 30 seconds and check all the connections. This is where a
> telescoping
> inspection mirror also comes in handy.
> The only thing I would have done differently is face the screws on the
> clamps at the
> fuel rail under the air cleaner down, so if needed, I could tighten them
> from
> underneath.
> The only hose that showed any signs of cracking was the right side return
> line from
> fuel rail to FPR. Even the protective sleeve was scorched. All of the
> hoses got new
> sleeves.
>
> Anyone have any comments on the clamps that come with the Van-Cafe kit?
>
> Thanks again,
> Jerry
>

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