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Rhubie
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 Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 6:35 am Post subject: Stripped return line... |
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Fuel return/cold start line stripped. I can catch the last few threads but afraid to tighten. Could I just glob some sort of fuel resistant paste all over it like liquid cement to seal it or what? Just cover all the outside so even if there is a leak it is contained by the cement?
It'd be extremely disgusting and risky but really my only shot without finding some over priced part on ebay
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Kenodog
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| Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 6:54 am Post subject: |
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No, NOT a good idea.
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Rhubie
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| Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 8:40 am Post subject: |
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How so?
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3forall
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| Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:23 am Post subject: |
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You answered it yourself, extremely disgusting and risky, you don't want a fuel line to come apart under any circumstance. As for sourcing the part, you don't need ebay when you have access to this site, if you put a post in the for sale/wanted section you'll likely find someone willing to sell you the part for cheap.
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You should post a picture of what you need.
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Kenodog
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| Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 11:20 am Post subject: |
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You being serious ? Well, um, maybe because it's a pressurized fuel line inside a motor compartment with a red hot header / exhaust manifold. And when, not if, it springs a leak, there is a very good chance your car will burn. Maybe with you in it...
That's why.
Fuel lines are cheap and readily available, just ask.
Me
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Rhubie
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| Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2017 11:57 am Post subject: |
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I hear you. No need to get mad. Just bouncing ideas.
What about JB Weld Thread repair? Use a different 12mm bolt and then clean it up? I think that would work nicely.
And then.. Probably for a couple months place a shield between the dizzy and block to prevent leaks from getting to the "red hot block"
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Paul
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Make sure you have zero deductible insurance so you can afford to buy a Honda next.  
Please buy the needed parts to do this correctly.
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