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need new fuel lines

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anybody know where i can get theses fuel lines at, they broke off while trying to change the fuel pump...as you can see i FAILED!!!
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oshwass1969 wrote:anybody know where i can get theses fuel lines at, they broke off while trying to change the fuel pump...as you can see i FAILED!!!
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ok i still dont know how to post pics on this forum....help Brian!!!
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You are cutting the wrong line to the clipboard..

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use the bottom most choice in p-bucket. Fixed it for you.
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Try germanautoparts.com, or www.napaonline.com

You can have those made up at a good shop.
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ok i got the lines replaced (custom made) now everything is back in place except i cant get the round loop fitting that goes on the pump to stop leaking, i bought new copper washers, flipped them from top to bottom, super tighten and still leaks...grrrrr..any suggestions?
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oshwass1969 wrote:ok i got the lines replaced (custom made) now everything is back in place except i cant get the round loop fitting that goes on the pump to stop leaking, i bought new copper washers, flipped them from top to bottom, super tighten and still leaks...grrrrr..any suggestions?
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this is not the new lines i had made...i forgot to take pics...using this as example
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For the copper washers on the Banjo fittings. Remove them, and sand them smooth. Then using a pair of pliers to hold one, heat it with a propane torch till it changes color, that rejuvenates them and annuls the metal so they can seal. Also make sure that both sides of the banjo fitting are clean and shiney.
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Briano1234 wrote:For the copper washers on the Banjo fittings. Remove them, and sand them smooth. Then using a pair of pliers to hold one, heat it with a propane torch till it changes color, that rejuvenates them and annuls the metal so they can seal. Also make sure that both sides of the banjo fitting are clean and shiney.
thats the problem...i did all that and some (i remember that trick from another post i had seen on vwvortex...heating the copper washer)
bought new washers ans still it leaks :banghead: Im at my wits end with this car! :cry:
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oshwass1969 wrote:
Briano1234 wrote:For the copper washers on the Banjo fittings. Remove them, and sand them smooth. Then using a pair of pliers to hold one, heat it with a propane torch till it changes color, that rejuvenates them and annuls the metal so they can seal. Also make sure that both sides of the banjo fitting are clean and shiney.
thats the problem...i did all that and some (i remember that trick from another post i had seen on vwvortex...heating the copper washer)
bought new washers ans still it leaks :banghead: Im at my wits end with this car! :cry:
is there any type of sealant i could use?
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permatex black or copper ultra..... just let it harden over night....
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