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Re: [T3] fuel line (was '67 squareback, with every little thing wrong. )


On 14 Oct 2004 at 11:38, fess wrote:

> I've heard that you can clear these lines up, without having to replace them.
> When I get the car back from the shop I want to work on clearing this line
> myself. Any suggestions on best practice? 

I'd start with compressed air. If nothing goes thru then you can try to attach 
a long wire, like a straightened coathanger. Flatten one end and twist it in 
there working your way down. Work from both ends. You can even chuck it in an 
electric drill. Keep trying the compressed air and alternate between the 
compressed air and the wire until it's as clear as you can get it.

I'd follow up by flushing gas thru it, but I'd collect the dirty gas in a 
separate can at the back until it comes out clean. You can let the dirt settle 
out and in a few days you can probably pour it carefully (don't stir it up 
again) back into your tank.

-- 
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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