started fuel hose replacement job - need advice
06-06-2013, 01:29 PM
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started fuel hose replacement job - need advice
I'm working on replacing fuel hoses today - bought the hose kit from Larts and following the procedure available on LR site. This is going to be a little harder than they make it out to be. Probably going to have to disconnect a brake line in order to get the fuel lines out far enough to cut with the little tubing cutter.
The brake line I need to disconnect goes from the caliper to the ABS pump. I presume I'm going to have the bleed the brake line after getting this back together, but I've never bled a system with ABS. Anything special I need to know before doing this?
Also - the sheathing that goes around the ABS wiring harness is all rotted and breaking off. I would like to wrap it with something - what should I use. I saw on the Olli (guy from Finland re-building 951 with his son) thread where he wraps wiring harness with hockey tape. Would that work for this area in the wheel well? Any other recommendations?
Is the ABS wiring harness available from somewhere if I wanted to replace it with a new one?
The brake line I need to disconnect goes from the caliper to the ABS pump. I presume I'm going to have the bleed the brake line after getting this back together, but I've never bled a system with ABS. Anything special I need to know before doing this?
Also - the sheathing that goes around the ABS wiring harness is all rotted and breaking off. I would like to wrap it with something - what should I use. I saw on the Olli (guy from Finland re-building 951 with his son) thread where he wraps wiring harness with hockey tape. Would that work for this area in the wheel well? Any other recommendations?
Is the ABS wiring harness available from somewhere if I wanted to replace it with a new one?
Last edited by aglaes; 06-06-2013 at 01:44 PM.
06-06-2013, 02:09 PM
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I'm working on replacing fuel hoses today - bought the hose kit from Larts and following the procedure available on LR site. This is going to be a little harder than they make it out to be. Probably going to have to disconnect a brake line in order to get the fuel lines out far enough to cut with the little tubing cutter.
It really isn't that hard, you're just limited in the space available. Don't cut both fuel lines at the same point, look at the overall length of the fittings and stagger them so you will have clearance after you put everything back together. As far as cutting the fuel lines themselves, you'll only be able to turn the cutter 120*-150* before you'll have to reposition it. Work slowly and you'll be fine.
The brake line I need to disconnect goes from the caliper to the ABS pump. I presume I'm going to have the bleed the brake line after getting this back together, but I've never bled a system with ABS. Anything special I need to know before doing this?
Seriously, don't do anything with the brake lines.
Also - the sheathing that goes around the ABS wiring harness is all rotted and breaking off. I would like to wrap it with something - what should I use. I saw on the Olli thread where he wraps wiring harness with hockey tape. Would that work for this area in the wheel well?
Is the ABS wiring harness available from somewhere if I wanted to replace it with a new one?
IIRC they're still available from Porsche. Not sure what the going rate is, but if they're anything like other wiring harnesses in the car, they're not cheap. I'd see if you can source some good used ones.
It really isn't that hard, you're just limited in the space available. Don't cut both fuel lines at the same point, look at the overall length of the fittings and stagger them so you will have clearance after you put everything back together. As far as cutting the fuel lines themselves, you'll only be able to turn the cutter 120*-150* before you'll have to reposition it. Work slowly and you'll be fine.
The brake line I need to disconnect goes from the caliper to the ABS pump. I presume I'm going to have the bleed the brake line after getting this back together, but I've never bled a system with ABS. Anything special I need to know before doing this?
Seriously, don't do anything with the brake lines.
Also - the sheathing that goes around the ABS wiring harness is all rotted and breaking off. I would like to wrap it with something - what should I use. I saw on the Olli thread where he wraps wiring harness with hockey tape. Would that work for this area in the wheel well?
Is the ABS wiring harness available from somewhere if I wanted to replace it with a new one?
IIRC they're still available from Porsche. Not sure what the going rate is, but if they're anything like other wiring harnesses in the car, they're not cheap. I'd see if you can source some good used ones.
06-06-2013, 02:35 PM
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Here's my Imgur album i made after I installed my rail. I don't have ABS, but it may help you get an idea or three.
06-06-2013, 03:30 PM
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