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3.2L Carrera fuel line leak
As far as I can tell I do not have any fuel line leaks, but there are a number of lines and connections in the system. If I were to replace a line from a preventative standpoint which one should it be ? If I wanted to "keep an eye on it" where are the most common places that leaks occur that I should be looking at ? I am concerned about it but wanted to focus on the most likely to leak areas first.
Thanks, Mike
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it would be tough to spot as part of the line goes back behind the intake AND fuel evaporates quickly - lots of threads on it.
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I replaced all mine in Dec. 07. I had the motor out for a clutch job. I used fuel injection hose from a local parts house, I did not buy the fabricated fuel lines. the factory crimps can be easily removed and the metal line itself can be reused with no problem. I also used clamps that are for "fuel injection" not the regular hose clamps.
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I replaced all mine in Dec. 07. I had the motor out for a clutch job. I used fuel injection hose from a local parts house, I did not buy the fabricated fuel lines. the factory crimps can be easily removed and the metal line itself can be reused with no problem. I also used clamps that are for "fuel injection" not the regular hose clamps.
You should replace the all .........is the answer to your question. 
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I replaced all mine in Dec. 07. I had the motor out for a clutch job. I used fuel injection hose from a local parts house, I did not buy the fabricated fuel lines. the factory crimps can be easily removed and the metal line itself can be reused with no problem. I also used clamps that are for "fuel injection" not the regular hose clamps.
You should replace the all .........is the answer to your question.
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If/when you have the motor out be sure to inspect the little hook shaped hose on the driver side/back side of the motor which has a connector on it. This little hose will set you back $165 at least. I tried to have one made, but the bend is too severe and the hose gets pinched.
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The one in worst shape on my car was the tank to fuel pump hose.
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i had leaks in the lines around the fuel pump. you can remove the stone guard thing and take a look.
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