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If the T is busted, tow it home. If you have AAA or Insurance coverage, tow it home. Regardless of whatever fix you come up with, run it while observing it, fire extinguisher in hand. Borrow one from work if you don't have one. If you can find a volunteer, have them in the driver's seat so they can shut it down, if you find a leak. The time spent running from back to front is the time to be observing and preparing the extinguisher. Don't use it until after it's shut down and the fuel flow stops. Carbs leak fuel on the case occasionally without fires, but with FI, the fuel is under pressure, and everything changes. If you can find some stretchy tape, multiple wraps around the same location, under tension, will add pressure to the hose to compress it. Electrical tape will work, but depending on the glue, it may dissolve with fuel. If in doubt tow it. Jeff '67 Sqbk who has found fuel flowing over the heads from a carb leak, with no fire resulting -----Original Message----- I drove to work today in my Square and I noticed that the fuel hose to the Tee is leaking. This hose just replace the very old one and you know once they get jostled they have the potential to leak. I had checked it a few days ago and it was OK, there didn't seem to be any saturation or leaking. Outside temp was a little colder this morning than the last time I drove it which could of made a difference. Anyway, on to my question. I only have a screwdriver and some scissors available until I get home (about 17 miles). I will try and refit the hose and secure the clamp. If I cannot get it to stop what can I do to keep fire out of the equation? I thought about stopping every few miles to poor some water to dilute any gas that gets out. Any ideas. ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list | mailto:gregm@vwtype3.org