Re: [MBZ] hard fuel return line leak, how to fix?

2005-09-27 Thread Fmiser
rumor has it that Kevin wrote: > My 87 300TD has a leak in what I assume to be the metal fuel return line > (judging from the position it eventually connects to the tank). > > The leak appears to be under the clamp that holds the fuel lines to the > rear of the car, just above and behind the rear

Re: [MBZ] hard fuel return line leak, how to fix?

2005-09-23 Thread Mitch Haley
"Kevin J. Slater" wrote: > What's the normal mode for repair? Cut out a chunk and put a flare & > compression > fitting in? If it were very near the end, I'd cut & deburr and put a longer hose between the tank and the line. Otherwise, a chunk of the proper size line (with no zinc plating on the

[MBZ] hard fuel return line leak, how to fix?

2005-09-23 Thread Kevin J. Slater
My 87 300TD has a leak in what I assume to be the metal fuel return line (judging from the position it eventually connects to the tank). The leak appears to be under the clamp that holds the fuel lines to the rear of the car, just above and behind the rear axle. From what I can see those lines are