>>
very hard for me to imagine that black plastic stock fuel line wearing
out .. <<

Nope, looks to be gnawed...

>> why is there emphasis on speed of repair ? 95 % of the emphasis should be
>> in  Quality of the repair. <<

Not speed of getting it done NOW, speed of being a bit more familiar with my
options before I go lie on cardboard on top of the ice.   I'm going to do it
right, I just want to minimize going under the van then changing driving to
the parts store, etc.  I would never do a sloppy job on something so
important.

Thanks again for you help Scott.

Bryan