Fuel Line replacement

[rekstein1]

1988 Cab 911 In which I am replacing the infamous tee fuel line that runs beneath the left intake. I purchased Kuehls fuel line kit which is not flexible and requires the left intake to be removed. I read all the posts including stuff by kid rock and others.

I just what some advice before I do something stupid and costly.
I moved the ac compressor out of the way, removed the heater blower and related ducts and I am up to removing the left intake. And no, I do not want to remove the entire intake. I just want to get in and out and replace the Tee line.

Anything I should not remove on the left intake and what order things should be done are the question. Anything to be careful of would also be of help to know. Anything not to unscrew?

I hit the 4 of the nuts that hold the left intake with PB blaster but the back 2 near the fire wall are impossible to see or get to at this time. I also can appreciate the socket hex nut tool which I ordered to get to those nuts. I am gearing up for this coming weekend to take the left intake off so any advice is appreciated.

Accordding to Keuhl its a 6 hour job, already at 1 1/2 hours into it. Seems to be right about time to complete this job

Input welcomed

[john walker's workshop]

These days, it's engine out for me. Too much crap in the way to do a proper job. The temp sensor end can get broken off, the short curved hose on the left front is almost impossible to get to, the bolt above it is hard to deal with, the upright support bracket is a pain to get hooked up again...

[BoxsterGT]

Following this with interest.

Len

[pc100porsche]

Update ?

[jlex]

ditto

[rekstein1]

Here is the update. As of yesterday its in and the car is running. I was fortunate to have the help of Gene Kirshner, a 20 year professional retired Porsche Mechanic who I found through the local NJ Porsche Club and was willing to help after trying three other guys who said they would help but never showed. Took plenty of pictures and will be writing it up over the next week to submit to the board. Paying it back

In looking back ,as this was my first major work on the engine area I am glad he was here and showed me how to do it. As I used the Griffiths parts ,and Charlie said the process would take him 9 hrs ,a DIYer it would take longer and would need a lot of confidence, as the wires and hose flew as they got disconnected. I WOULD AGREE. The information available within this forum is lacking to saY this least on this procedure and not complete. There are tips and tricks I just would have not known about and would have added another 5 hrs to the job ,not to mention the stress of breaking something expensive and important.

Its not a engine job wrench level but compared to all else I have done and I am pretty handy, this was at the top of my game.

Looking back on it, it was a simply thing to do as long as you have directions to follow.

Please be patient and I will post soon

Thanks to all the members of this board who have added their time and knowledge for people following in their footsteps who they helped get their cars back on the road sooner

Please stand by

Rich

Very interested in your write up, as I am about to tackle this on my '85 Carrera.

I plan to use Len's braided lines.

[Oneredspyder]

Wow, good for you tackling this job, and thanks for posting. I have been mentally visualizing the job on my 86 Carrara and know there are missing links. I keep on looking at the car and know there is more to it than meets the eye. You are replacing a worn part that is buried deep and put in the car early in the assembly process. Keep up the good work.
86 Carrara
66 Healey 3000
74 Motto Guzzi
E 90 BMW
Gone: Norton 850, MGB , MGA, Jag XKE, 2 other Healey 3000s, RX-7 , racing go kart, all those big blocks, blah blah blah, yea I'm old but not slowing down.

[BoxsterGT]

How did the job go?

Len

[nene]

I did this on my 86 Carrera and found that it was not difficult at all, just takes time. I took the intake and all, and while I was in there checked out everything and replaced what was needed.

Serge