My '93 Escort wagon has developed a gas leak in the line that runs from the
tank to the engine. I've noticed a gas smell around the car the last few
days, and there was small puddle under the drivers' seat this morning. I
haven't put the car up of the jack stands yet, so I don't know the exact
setup. I'm assuming it is a metal line. My question is this: what are my
options to repair it? Can I cut out the leaking section and use rubber fuel
injection hose to replace it? Or should I be using metal tubing? If metal,
what types of fittings are best? Are standard compression fittings OK?
The other question is if the line is leaking at that one spot, should I
replace the whole line from tank to engine just because the rest might start
leaking too? I don't want to risk blowing myself up (no, I don't smoke) but
I'm also financially challenged right now, so unnecessary expenses would
like to be avoided.
What say the group?
BillG
OKC
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