[alfa] Re: alfa-digest V9 #871

[Richard Bies <bies@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Subject: [alfa] 1991 164 Base model fuel pump replacement
>
> the diagnosis has been moving at a glacial pace, but i'm now quite sure
> that the fool pump is dead; i've verified that there is power at the
> connector in the trunk, but it shows no signs of actually running.
>
Note the dis-comforting story of the power leads shortuing below the cover
plate....

> i'll be ordering a replacement from one of our fine list advertisers
> shortly, but given that it's a pain to get this area apart and back
> together, i'm looking to replace all relevant gasket, o-ring, and hose bits
> while i've got it apart. can anyone tell me what size the short fuel line
> inside the tank is? (the line that's notorious for splitting, you know the
> one.)
>
the same 5/16 - 8mm high-pressure stuff as elsewhere.
> - --
> Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2003 14:28:26 -0400
> From: Mark Denovich <mark@domain.elided>
> Subject: Re: [alfa] Crank pulley nut size in 164
>
> Riso, Antonio wrote:
>
> > Can anybody on the list tell me what size is the nut holding the pulley to
> > the crank-shaft?
>
> I'm pretty sure it's 41mm.
>
> I bought a 3/4" socket set from Harbor Freight...  I think it was only
> $45 and it has turned out to be a good investment.  Cheaper than buying
> the necessary sockets individually.  It came with the 3/4" ratchet and
> breaker bar.   If you are lucky, you might find a 41mm in 1/2" at the
> local auto parts store, as they are used to remove the spindle nuts on
> FWD cars.
>
Or 1 5/8".

rmb
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