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KlaasyT · Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Posts: 25 Location: Ontario Canada

Hi, Is there any way I can repair a leaking fuel line? The pressure line(477209178a) has a hole in it right at the elbow in front of the torque tube. Is replacing the whole line the only way out? Is the pressure there at 6bar? The OEM line appears hard to get not to mention $$. Is there any aftermarket solutions to this problem? Any thoughts would be great!
The car is an 81 931 that I use as a daily driver and it has been great.
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Paul · Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 11:06 am Post subject:

Sure it can be fixed several ways and yes it does have to be able to handle 6 bar.

http://www.dormanproducts.com/documents4rb/2006ss/2600048SteelFuelLineRepairKit.pdf
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KlaasyT · Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Posts: 25 Location: Ontario Canada

Thanks,Paul. What size is the line and What size are the fittings?
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81 931 Minerva Blue
72 911t Irish green
84 911 Carrera Targa sold
72 911t rs look project
71 911e rusty future project

porsche.racer · Joined: 20 Jun 2006 Posts: 106 Location: california, US

what line is leaking, I have a set of OEM fule lines, I may be able to help. Mike
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KlaasyT · Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Posts: 25 Location: Ontario Canada

Mike it is the steel pressure line that starts in front of the fuel tank and runs down the rear bulkhead in front of the torsion bar tube near the left rear wheel and under the body to the left front cowl area.
I was able to buy some fuel injection rubber hose with a rating of 12bar and I double clamped each end with proper fuel injection hose clamps. This should hold until I park the car for the summer,then I will do something more permanent. Thanks for the help!

Clarence
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81 931 Minerva Blue
72 911t Irish green
84 911 Carrera Targa sold
72 911t rs look project
71 911e rusty future project

porsche.racer · Joined: 20 Jun 2006 Posts: 106 Location: california, US

Hey no prob, if you pay for shipping i would be happy to ship it out to you.

Mike
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1987 911 3.6L Carrera with LSD
1986 944 Turbo (Track)
1972 911 3.0L Turbo Look
1988 944
100's of good used parts MUST GO

Check me out on EBAY I.D. porsche.racer