Lol, i just knew my post was a flame, hehe

(Sent from remote location) :-)

On Jan 31, 2009, at 5:06 PM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote:

> 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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