**R3V exclusive** How to replace leaking fuel lines

[rwh11385]

Step 1: Having gas leak while driving


Step 2: Get tow truck to pick up E30



Step 3: Use plastic. PM if you need to know how to obtain this powerful tool


Step 4: Hang out with ME class learning about cars


Step 5: Enjoy fixed car and keep driving on


I should get up how to replace a fried starter after skiing in Michigan soon enough...

[Skafrog]

Ahh, BMW tool #1.
Always a good one to have.

[Hick]

PM'd you but you didnt respond. Whats the security code on the back of the card? It is important for me to know because if i dont have the number i cant get my car fixed and mom will have to take me to school in the morning. Please get back to me ASAP

[e30sd]

LOL weezy finklestein see you at temple.

[Farbin Kaiber]

I thought that tool only worked on > e36.

[AlarmedBread]

That's going to be leaking again within a few months using the wrong type of hose clamps.

[CorvallisBMW]

ummm....take down the pic of your card unless you really want someone to steal your moneys.

[george graves]

ummm....take down the pic of your card unless you really want someone to steal your moneys.

Do really think someone is going to accept visa card numbered: 4123 1234 5678? LOL

[redhatpat]

That's going to be leaking again within a few months using the wrong type of hose clamps.

Why do you think his mechanic used them? It's called job security. :)

But seriously, whats wrong with those? What type should he use?

[george graves]

They look ok to me. But just FYI:

Bmw sells "one time use" fuel line hose clamps. They have a plastic cap on them, you tighten that little black cap till it breaks off - that sets the torque. Then when the cap is removed it's a special screw that can only be turned one way (like you see in public bathroom stalls)...

I installed them during my m30 swap - but they were not tight enough(leaked). They came off and some factory hose clamps went back on.

HTH

[rwh11385]

That's going to be leaking again within a few months using the wrong type of hose clamps.

1 - they used the same style clamps as have been on the car for 4+ years and they were fine

2 - they have already been on for 8 months have been keeping up fine

[FredK]

ummm....take down the pic of your card unless you really want someone to steal your moneys.

don't worry, it's his dad's card. Lance Finkelstein is no idiot!

:drink:

[rwh11385]

I should get up how to replace a fried starter after skiing in Michigan soon enough...

Errr. I should start a new project thread titled "Charlie is Right: Your Battery is Dead."

[92 mtechnic cabrio]

That's going to be leaking again within a few months using the wrong type of hose clamps.

The clamps are not usually the culprit.

It's when people buy generic fuel line from stores like pep boys, etc.

German fuel line is a one or two mm smaller inner diameter

[FredK]

No. The use of 5/16" fuel injection line is fine. It has an nominal ID of 7.94 mm vs 8.0 mm for the correct 8x13 mm metric fuel line. If you used 3/8" fuel line, you'll definitely run into problems. Additionally, if you use buck a foot SAE 30R7 rated fuel line in place of SAE 30R9 fuel injection rated fuel line, the longevity of the hose may be compromised.