Subject	Just a quick heads up, this evening I went into the garage
Posted by	Timmy on January 11, 2010 at 8:31 AM
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In Reply To	Tis the season for fuel leaks question posted by Timmy on January 10, 2010 at 12:38 PM
Message	to check over the various clamps and screws, mind you I had repalced a few lines in the summer when I replaced the fuel filter (not all of them) and was stunned to see almost every clamp on the fuel system was loose or at least needed several turns to tighten. The car was running very poorly for a while due to fail fuel injectors so I can only assume they shook themselves loose. I wrapped the concerned parts in paper towels and pressurized the system and 'voila" no leaks! I'm still going to replace everything next month but for the time being I'm just going to keep an eye on it Tim Hartigan 1993 Superwhite TT (March 2000-November 2004) 41/2 years and 70,000 of some the best times of my life 1993 Aztec Red TT (Feb 6 2006 to current)
Follow Ups	Tis the season for fuel leaks question - Timmy 12:38:10 01/10/10 Re: Tis the season for fuel leaks question - ILoveBoost 14:19:18 01/10/10 That's kinda what I'm thinking I replaced both of them on - Timmy 16:01:07 01/10/10 Re: Tis the season for fuel leaks question - edharken 16:42:47 01/10/10 Nope that's what I did no issues, I've had the fuel smell - Timmy 17:28:55 01/10/10 Bad advice! YES, of course there's chance of a fire if you - zellamay 18:49:21 01/10/10 You can do the talcum powder test, or the paper towel test, - zellamay 18:38:42 01/10/10 Re: You can do the talcum powder test, or the paper towel te - ILoveBoost 19:13:01 01/10/10 I did the "talcum test" - edharken 21:34:15 01/10/10 Two thoughts: First, I would try the paper towel test also. - zellamay 23:21:44 01/10/10 I will try the paper towel test tomorrow, - edharken 00:11:35 01/11/10 Re: Tis the season for fuel leaks question - ILoveBoost 19:15:14 01/10/10 Just a quick heads up, this evening I went into the garage - Timmy 08:31:39 01/11/10 Those clamps have a tendency to loosen up over time. (n/m) - MixManMash 14:17:06 01/12/10 Re: Tis the season for fuel leaks question - lurker_nz 01:03:03 01/13/10 Re: Tis the season for fuel leaks question - laphamr 11:57:41 01/13/10 how did you find out it was the regulator? - edharken 23:11:57 01/13/10
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