That stuff has been on my tractor for ever, no leaks. Max
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Nate" <vwnate1@...> wrote:
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> If one hose was rotted sufficiently to rip they're almost certainly _all_ rotten and ready to begin leaking & do you dirt .
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> Diesel hose is *special* so far only the German car partshaus and NAPA has ever had the correct stuff ,Pep Boys etc. sell similar crap but it'll soften up , swell & begin leaking fuel profusely in a few weeks , usually when you're far from home & wearing a nice shirt or have SWMBO in the car .
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> I always carry 1' of it in the map pocket .
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> Interestingly , the NAPA hose doesn't *look* right (no woven outer cover) but it's been on the car for a couple years now and never leaked a drop nor got hard nor blubbery.....
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> -Nate
> Rodger wrote:
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> > thank you Brian
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> > The valves are all adjusted.
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> > I have to replace a fuel return hose before starting the car. One was too short to allow the valve cover off and it ripped.
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> > Rodger
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