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Originally Posted by RWebb View Post
re: REPLACE THOSE FUEL LINES!!!

- which ones are we talking about?

(guess I am not lurking enuff)
The links by jyl are the best ones. I used the how-to from the benplace website. It's an easy job.

The problem is when the fuel lines in the engine compartment leak, the gas goes right onto the exhaust pipes. Even lines that look good can have split ends that let go unexpectedly. You mentioned some work that your wrench will be doing. Tell him to do the fuel lines, too.

Also, the coolant lines can begin to go after 23 years. While not catastrophic, the result is annoying. A favorite upgrade is stainless steel coolant lines between the engine and the radiator. Van-cafe sells those, too. The stock plastic pipes eventually fail at the ends.
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