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Old 09-12-2003, 11:15 PM
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Old 09-12-2003, 11:51 PM
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What the heck is that, a piece of foam pipe insulation?
Old 09-12-2003, 11:56 PM
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my car looks exactly the same right now.i am going to replace the tank and the sock.is that one of the rubber fuellines?
Old 09-13-2003, 12:00 AM
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Been there done that!!! :smash:
Old 09-13-2003, 12:11 AM
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my car looks exactly the same right now.i am going to replace the tank and the sock.is that one of the rubber fuellines?
Yup, rotten rubber hose--seen plenty of that before.

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Old 09-13-2003, 09:56 AM
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my car looks exactly the same right now.
Mine too execpt I kept it in the garage. I am about to go out ther and POR15 my frame so I can install my new tank tomorrow and get back on the road.
Old 09-13-2003, 10:54 AM
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I don't know what it is about September and fuel issues. I just replaced my fuel pump (and gained 50 RWHP --- just switching stock pump with a stock pump!!!) I have my carb out being rebuilt too now for good measure.

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