Re: 164 In-tank Fuel Line

["Daegrigg (Don)" <daegrigg@domain.elided>]

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From: "Terry Johnston" <terryjohnston@domain.elided>
To: "Alfa Digest" <alfa-digest@domain.elided>
Sent: Thursday, November 28, 2002 4:54 PM
Subject: 164 In-tank Fuel Line


> I've been have hard starting and hesitation (feels like fuel starvation).
I
> have read on the 164 web site about the cloth covered line in the fuel
tank.
> I have the pump out of the car and the only cloth covered line I see is
about
> an inch and a half long.  Is this the line in question?
>
>                             Terry Johnston
> --
Terry,

I've had to replace this line twice.  Once after the initial diagnosis and a
secon time because I used the wrong size hose that was too large and slipped
off its fitting.  On the 164, there is only one hose internal to the tank
and mounted on the pump itself.  Also, a break in this line may not be
evident unless you examine the line closely and bend it back /forth.  Any
doubt - replace it.   I would second Fred's suggestion of a pressure check
at the rail.  Your symptoms could well  point to this infamouse little 1.5
inch bandit.  On reassembly, it's a good idea to replace the "O" rings on
the inlet and outlet fitting and be careful tha the gasket between pump and
tank is properly positioned.

Don
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