RE: [DML] Removing old fuel hoses?

["John Hervey" <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Greg, I wouldn't brake the connection loose. Just slit the hose back with a
razor blade and slip the new hoses over and the clamp.
John Hervey
www.specialtauto.com



-----Original Message-----
From: gzapf [mailto:x86Daddy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2005 2:45 AM
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [DML] Removing old fuel hoses?





> My fuel hoses going from the fuel pump and boot to the metal lines are
> in bad shape, and I'm ready to replace them.  However, the fittings
> are extremely tight (no hose clamps in original setup).  What is the
> recommended method to detach the old, disintegrating hoses so I can
> put on the new ones?  Is it simply a matter of pulling and twisting?
> 
> At the banjo fitting at the top of the pump, the banjo is simply
> plugged into the hose.  I'm guessing sufficient twisting and turning
> will finally disconnect this.  However, each of the other connections
> involves a couple of hex, wrenchable fittings, but I want to exercise
> caution with where these connect to the metal lines.  And it still
> appears that the hose ends at the first nut, so I still have to
> disconnect it.
> 
> I apologize in advance for the extremely basic question.  :-)
> 
> --Greg
> #2894





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