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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 01:10 PM
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hole in fuel line

I have a leak in a hard fuel line. It is leaking through two worn sports where the line was touching other metal parts and the engine vibration over time wore into the line. Is there a good way to repair the line, some kind of weld or metal epoxy to patch the wholes? What would you guys recommend?
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 01:15 PM
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Replace the whole section of line. That or splice in some Fuel injection rubber hose. Compression fittings will work too. Gas will bassically eat through any type of metal epoxy patch. Welding the line would be absolulty stupid since you would have to take the line off anyway. why not just replace it?
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 01:37 PM
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Two-part epoxies, such as JB Weld, are compatible with fuel. In fact, that's what you use to repair q-jet galley plug leaks.

But, I'll concur with the recommendation to replace the line. You can get a roll of steel or aluminum fuel line, cut off the connecting nuts from the existing line, and flare them onto the new line.
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 02:16 PM
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I already have the line off, had to take it off to find the holes. I can replace the piece from my parts car, but was wondering what the best repair to the line would be should I chose to use it again?
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 02:33 PM
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You don't re-use fuel line. its like 75 cents a foot. JUST GO BUY SOME
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 02:36 PM
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Exactly what type of vehicle is this?
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