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* Reply by Jack D. Russell, Sr. <jackru$$ell2@notmail.com>
* Newsgroup: alt.autos.porsche.944
* Reply to: All; <sjpatejak@yahoo.com>
* Date:Mon, 27 Mar 2006 07:15:10 -0500
* Subj: fuel line problem?
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s> During a tech inspection for a DE event, the inspector told me that
s> the fuel lines on my '86 944T, the flexible ones that run to the
s> pressure regulator and the damper are dangerous and should be
s> replaced. At a previous DE event I developed a horrible leak, when
s> one of the bolts holding down the fuel rail came loose, so now tech
s> is  taking a very close look at my fuel system.
s>
s> Currently I have two lengths of braided stainless line held on with
s> hose clamps. at each end. These were on when I bought the car 18
s> months ago, but are obviously aftermarket replacements. I have been
s> told that they should be replaced by lines using screw- on
s> connectors. However, both the regulator and the damper have "nipple"
s> connectors and there is nothing to screw a line to. I've never had
s> any problem with the lines, but as they run right next to the header,
s> I'm concerned. I also don't want to be disqualified  from my next DE.
s>
s> Can anyone give me advice on this? Thanks in advance.

Go to
<http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/RecallSearch.cfm>
and type "90V061000" (sans quotation marks) in the box that says "NHTSA
Campaign ID Number:" then click on "Search". This will take you to the
recall notice for the 944 models that were affected. Your car is
included. Armed with the information there, your Porsche dealer should
fix your car gratis, I would think. Good luck.

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* Reply by Jack D. Russell, Sr. <jackru$$ell2@notmail.com>
* Newsgroup: alt.autos.porsche.944
* Reply to: All; <sjpatejak@yahoo.com>
* Date:Mon, 27 Mar 2006 07:20:48 -0500
* Subj: fuel line problem?
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s> During a tech inspection for a DE event, the inspector told me that
s> the fuel lines on my '86 944T, the flexible ones that run to the
s> pressure regulator and the damper are dangerous and should be
s> replaced. At a previous DE event I developed a horrible leak, when
s> one of the bolts holding down the fuel rail came loose, so now tech
s> is  taking a very close look at my fuel system.
s>
s> Currently I have two lengths of braided stainless line held on with
s> hose clamps. at each end. These were on when I bought the car 18
s> months ago, but are obviously aftermarket replacements. I have been
s> told that they should be replaced by lines using screw- on
s> connectors. However, both the regulator and the damper have "nipple"
s> connectors and there is nothing to screw a line to. I've never had
s> any problem with the lines, but as they run right next to the header,
s> I'm concerned. I also don't want to be disqualified  from my next DE.
s>
s> Can anyone give me advice on this? Thanks in advance.

...also see http://www.internetautoguide.com/auto-recalls/67-int/1986/porsche/944/base/