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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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rusted fuel line, what to do????

its not actually a fuel line but the "tube" that goes from the fuel tank to the fuel filler cap. there's the main "tube" i guess i'll call it, then off of it there's a small tube or breather tube maybe its called??
well, i noticed today while under the truck looking for a "new noise", (possible bedliner sqweaking with snow in it), but i noticed that the small tube i described above is rusted though.
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what are the disadvantages of not fixing this right away? and, does it affect pressure in the tank or fuel pumping to engine in any way? or anything else you might know of?
 
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 07:46 PM
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well if its rusted between tank and filler cap, then cut it out and put a rubber hose. and to stop further corrosion get POR15 and paint it asap.
well its not affecting much, but crap migt get inside tank, and you sucking dirt and dust in.but it might cause fuel spill when you fill it up ...get it fixed...
did you try junkyard?
 
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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Hey Pete, glad to see you hanging around here still. How's the newer truck treating you?
 
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Tenn01PSD350
Hey Pete, glad to see you hanging around here still. How's the newer truck treating you?
And he has recently increased the font size bragging on that 05 leaker.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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And he has recently increased the font size bragging on that 05 leaker.
All that and no pics of the new truck?
 
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by PETE'S_7.3PSD
well if its rusted between tank and filler cap, then cut it out and put a rubber hose. and to stop further corrosion get POR15 and paint it asap.
well its not affecting much, but crap migt get inside tank, and you sucking dirt and dust in.but it might cause fuel spill when you fill it up ...get it fixed...
did you try junkyard?
no not yet, i just found this a few hours ago and thought while sitting here on couch i'd get some thoughts. i like the rubber fuel line idea.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 08:00 PM
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ok. im sure you find a solution to it, but like i said clean it, cut it out and paint it with POR15 to stop further corrosion. and you will be set for a while...
 
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Tenn01PSD350
All that and no pics of the new truck?
ot yet but soo, i get home its dark, i leave to work its dark too....

And he has recently increased the font size bragging on that 05 leaker.
hahah i did, i have to make up for a loss of displacement.... LMAO....
 
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Old Jan 22, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by swaybar
no not yet, i just found this a few hours ago and thought while sitting here on couch i'd get some thoughts. i like the rubber fuel line idea.
Yeah, that's a good idea. So is hijacking your thread because you have about three options. Fix the rust, throw a hose on, replace it. I have not seen a problem on mine.

Sorry for the Jack though.
 
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