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Re: [T3] Gas Lines


I've replaced this screws a few times and one method I have used is a small 
(visegrip) pliers set of pliers on the head of the screws. This is after 
hitting the head of the screws down and trying with an impact screwdriver. 
But never HEAT with fire. I mean if you cannot fit a screwdriver in there 
how are you going to fit a torch around fuel lines? If you take the carbs 
( assuming it is a carbed engine like mine) you should have plenty of room.
The fire method just sounds wreckless to me, sorry just my two cents.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <wodkowski@mac.com>
To: <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2004 7:26 AM
Subject: [T3] Gas Lines


> Reading the recent oil leak thread, Jim warned about the gas lines and
> I got thinking - do the gas lines remain full of gas at shutdown, I'd
> imagine they would right?
>
> I mean, granted a torch on a gas line full or empty would be a bad
> thing no question, but I was wondering that since its the gas fumes
> more than the gas itself that ignites, before doing a job like this
> would it make sense to build up pressure in the lines to make them less
> volatile?
>
> I'm going with the attitude that there are no stupid questions on this
> one... :)
>
> -Mike
> 72 Type 3
> Brooklyn
>
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