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[masterdave]

i have been replacing all the fuel lines on my car except the prime one as that appears to have been replaced right before i got the car. i am on the last line. The return line that comes off the fuel rail and runs underneath the car back to the tank. the line snakes over the rear suspension and the differential. it seems impossible to take out has any one done this orhave any advice on doing it.

88' 924s
thanks
dave

[Portporschedon]

I haven't done it yet, but I've looked at it and I reckon you will need to drop the transmission.
Maybe not completely, but enough for access.
I am sure there is a thread where someone describes cutting an access hole through the rear floor.

Try "search", something will come up.

Don
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[masterdave]

i had hoped it would not come to that, the problem seems to be the rear suspension more than any thing the line seems to disappear behind that cross bar the suspension runs over if i can get it over that i can get pull it over the transmission no problem.

[Smoothie]

Can you attach the new line to the old (with a barbed splice fitting, or by slipping a smaller tight-fitting hose inside to hold them together)? Then use the old line to pull the new one into place...
[Scratch that nonsense - I was thinking rubber lines. Of course they're rigid metal..]
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[ic932]

I use compression fittings to cut out an replace corroded sections. IIRC the olive sizes are 8mm & 10mm. It easily handles the pressure.

[masterdave]

i have already ordered the new line and its on its way, well ive been waiting about a week now, its more getting the line on and of that i was worried about.

[ic932]

That's the more sensible option I guess. Lowering the rear suspension beam isn't that bad. Just check that the mounts are worth re-using NOW incase you need to order them.

And while you are in there.....get those bars replaced, 30mm will do!

[masterdave]

ic932 you seem like you have done this before, which bars are you referring too, and which mounts are they rubber or metal, i have a feeling they will need to be replaced as they car was miss treated until i got it, and was the reason of it coming in to my possession in the first place.

[masterdave]

any one with tips on dropping the rear suspension they would be much appreciated, pics are always great.