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fast_tzr
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PostPosted: 15:13 - 27 Dec 2005    Post subject: Getting fuel line off of tap Reply with quote

Right I need to get my tank off, however the fuel line is proving to be a bastard to get off of the tap, I'm pretty sure its not a vacuum tap, so are there any tricks to getting it off?
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PostPosted: 15:24 - 27 Dec 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hot water, if not then it is corrded on. Cut it off, clean the old bits of pipe off the tap and you'll be able to push it on again
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fast_tzr
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PostPosted: 15:37 - 27 Dec 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

how do I get hot water on it?

EDIT: I'll try pouring some on it or something.
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PostPosted: 16:40 - 27 Dec 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

tried that, cant really poor it from a cup, too small a space, any other ideas?
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PostPosted: 16:51 - 27 Dec 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

It might be worth replaceing, its only like 50p per metre (nearby it is anyways)

Personally i get some pliers arround it (the part going over the pipe) and work it over and over till it loosens, then pull it off with my free hand...

At worst cut it off (but make sure you can get to halfrauds or the like)
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PostPosted: 17:03 - 27 Dec 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

fast_tzr wrote:
tried that, cant really poor it from a cup, too small a space, any other ideas?


Have you got a funnel and a small amount of hose pipe? Put the hose pipe onto the end of the funnel and pour it through that. Should be easier that way Smile
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PostPosted: 17:09 - 27 Dec 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sorted it now, poored it from a bottle, didnt really help, so I got a knife and made a small cut at the end of the pipe, slipped off after that. That was an okay thing to do right?(The cut is only on the bit of the pipe that goes over the tap, so none should leak)
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PostPosted: 17:43 - 27 Dec 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'd get a new one if there is no slack in it, but if there is some slack I would cut that piece off completely, then use the rest over the tap Smile
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PostPosted: 17:58 - 27 Dec 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote

A pair of long nosed pliers and a little WD40 does wonders. Try levering it off rather than just pulling.
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