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Subject:Re: 85gl gas leak near starter
From:David Beierl
Date:Sat, 31 Jan 2009 20:06:00 -0500

At 07:44 PM 1/31/2009, Joe wrote:
>Question fuel leak near starter
>T-connector or a hose gone bad.. I will be replacing it all,,  any help!

The plastic firewall fitting is a notorious weak point as the plastic
embrittles.  Some people have found metal substitutes; others just
run straight hose all the way.  I think it was put there mostly as a
manufacturing convenience.  If you do run straight hose, you must
make sure there is no chafe.

>Wil get under with a flashlight later.

Might want to make that an explosion-proof flashlight.  Or at least
turn it on before you get right into the fume zone. <only half joking>

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David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/
'84 Westy "Dutiful Passage," '85 GL "Poor Relation"