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Subject:Re: Fuel line replacement
From:Chris S
Date:Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:32:11 -0500

I had replace a fuel line on my friend's '89 Audi 90 Quattro. Like a
fool I used a factory steel line that took much wrestling to get it.
Use a stainless steel braided line and save the hassle.

Chris.

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Dnia Feb 10, 2011 o godz. 17:59 Sam Pacifico <samhp@yahoo.com> napisał
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> I have a '91 Audi 80 Quattro that has been very enjoyable to own and
> drive. This week it developed a small leak in the fuelline from the
> tank to the engine compartment. The line is steel and has rusted
> enough to begin leaking. I got a price for a replacement steel line
> from a dealer, $260.00 plus installation. I was told that since this
> was the high pressure side they are not allowed to replace the line
> with a rubber line. I notice however that Vanagons us rubber fuel
> lines . Does anyone have an opinion regarding replacing my steel
> fuel line with the much cheaper, and easier to fabricate rubber line ?
>
> Sam Pacifico