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Subject:Re: e-brake boot (the underside)
From:Allan Streib
Date:Sun, 6 Dec 2009 22:35:08 -0500

I'm not sure this is a great idea.  I'm thinking that if there's a low
spot in the crossover tube where the cable is contacting it, gasoline
could pool there and interfere with proper venting.  The tube should
allow any gasoline that enters to drain out.

Allan

Mark <mbrush@GMAIL.COM> writes:

> I searched the archives for some advice but didn't come up with much.  I
> need to get access to the e-brake cable - the part that's right above the
> front of the gas tank.  My problem is that the cable is rubbing my crossover
> tube on the gas tank (I threaded the tube incorrectly and I'm don't want to
> drop the tank again).  I want to slip a plastic sleeve over the cable so it
> won't rub a hole through the tube.
>
> So my question is... from the inside of the van... can I pull up the carpet
> and remove the boot - the boot on the underside of the vehicle - once I
> unhook the cable from the lever.  If I can, I can slip my plastic sleeve on
> and reassemble everything (in theory).
>
> --
> Mark
> 1990 Westy (2.1 - manual)
>

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