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 Aug 19 2005, 09:49 PM
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 DSMCentral Freak  Group: Validating Posts: 365 Joined: 3-January 03 From: Mt. Sterling, IL Member No.: 60  |
OK stupid me decided it was probably a good idea to drain my gas tank and put new gas in before trying to fire up my car. Well i did accomplish this by pulling the fuel filler rubber hose off the tank and managed to get a little tear in it. I assumed i could get it from any autoparts store no problem. Guess i was wrong cause i went to 2 different ones and they cant get it and said it its probably dealer only or i have to go to a diesel shop???? cause its supposed to be a special kind of rubber? I assumed its just a regular rubber hose, just has a 90 degree bend in it? Anyone ever replace thiers, or anyone have a quick solution? thanks
-------------------- 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS- Pretty daily driver
--------------------------------------- 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX- Traded in, buhbye little buddy 1994 Plymouth Laser- 1.8 auto. 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse- GS auto. RIP 12/5/02 |
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Aug 20 2005, 10:15 AM
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 Zen Master DSM Group: Moderators Posts: 3,008 Joined: 10-January 01 From: in front of you Member No.: 5 |
Never replaced mine before, I have a tip for future gas tank drains. There is a drain plug on the driver side rear part of the tank. Makes draining the tank purty easy.
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Aug 20 2005, 02:26 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
Yep, I've used that plug before. Uber easy drainage.
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Aug 20 2005, 04:21 PM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,985 Joined: 30-June 03 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 150 |
from what I understand, it is a different grade of rubber. and yes, you might just be stuck going to the dealer to get what you need.... however, I used to work at advance auto parts and know that if you take your old hose to them, they might be able to match it up with the right hose... sometimes you can find a hose with the right bend, but it is too long.... in that case you just cut it to fit.
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Aug 20 2005, 08:24 PM
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DSMCentral Freak Group: Validating Posts: 365 Joined: 3-January 03 From: Mt. Sterling, IL Member No.: 60 |
Well the refused to sell me a radiator hose with the bend i need due to them saying it would start eating it away almost instantly. Right now i have it rigged back on with some RTV silicone (gas resistant kind) and duct tape. It looks like it might hold till i can get one from the dealer.
As for the train plug, the underside of my car is so rusty and corroded i thought that would end up doing more damage trying to pull it out. LOL guess i was wrong. -------------------- 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS- Pretty daily driver
--------------------------------------- 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX- Traded in, buhbye little buddy 1994 Plymouth Laser- 1.8 auto. 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse- GS auto. RIP 12/5/02 |
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Aug 20 2005, 10:51 PM
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Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,985 Joined: 30-June 03 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 150 |
QUOTE (90GSX @ Aug 20 2005, 08:24 PM) Well the refused to sell me a radiator hose with the bend i need due to them saying it would start eating it away almost instantly. Right now i have it rigged back on with some RTV silicone (gas resistant kind) and duct tape. It looks like it might hold till i can get one from the dealer. As for the train plug, the underside of my car is so rusty and corroded i thought that would end up doing more damage trying to pull it out. LOL guess i was wrong. exactly.... I wasn't talking using Radiator hose.... they are right... it will eat at it instantly.... It will cause more damage than it is worth.. I was talking about using a different fuel filler hose with the same bend -------------------- You CAN sleep in your car, but your CAN NOT race your house!!!
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