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werker
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Took it to the Klamath River for some work in June 2014. Here it is parked at Big Bar between Witchipec and Orleans.
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werker
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Location: Separating the drum from the axle...
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I took some time to finally set the ride height. The front wheel well is pretty well stuffed but no rubbing. Sweet. The rears need to come up a bit.
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werker
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Location: Separating the drum from the axle...
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Thanks! I picked up the overriders here in the classifieds and the fog lamps at the Pomona Swap meet here in California. Post some pics here when you get them installed.
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oxsign
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Location: Sanford, FL
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| Looks real good. I just picked up a '71 fastback and want to add the same fogs & bumpers. |
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werker
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Small update, finally got the foglights and some bumper overriders installed.
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KTPhil 
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Nice. So are there two sizes of line (7mm and 9mm inlet/outlet) that need replacing and the 5/16 universal will work for both? That sounds odd. But let me know if I'm understanding correctly.
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Easy, I found them at Kragen and Pep Boys. They are common. In fact, they had too many sizes so I bought a couple and used the ones that fit best. Bring a snippet of new hose with you and see how they will fit best. Someone posted a link online a while ago but I always found them at most FLAPS. |
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FergU
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| Nice. So are there two sizes of line (7mm and 9mm inlet/outlet) that need replacing and the 5/16 universal will work for both? That sounds odd. But let me know if I'm understanding correctly. |
The 5/16 is about the same as 9mm. For anything that uses 7mm, you use the clamp to reduce/tighten down to it. You just cannot make the hose bigger, but can tighten down to a little smaller.
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those hose clamps are the best... i got tired of hose get cut by the worm gear clamps so ive gone to these, best decision ever.. i even discovered that where i removed one of the hoses i had cut through the hose and was leaking fuel  im just glad i didnt turn into a fireball
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werker
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Nice. So are there two sizes of line (7mm and 9mm inlet/outlet) that need replacing and the 5/16 universal will work for both? That sounds odd. But let me know if I'm understanding correctly.
And KTPhil, do you have a source for those improved clamps?
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KTPhil
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Use the right EFI hose clamps so you don't cut the jacket tightening them:
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Root_Werks
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The modern fuel hose is called "universal" but is rated to 50psi, more then plenty for djet  |
Kay, I can buy that in concept. Still not gonna change what I put on my VW's or friends VW's. 
I've done my old man "safety" speach. I'll shut up now. 
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Mike Fisher
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Russ Wolfe told us Mahle tested 'universal' fuel hose to 250lbs.
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Root_Werks
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Umm, woah dudes. I normally don't chime in with my opinions....but that looks like "universal" fuel hose correct? D-Jet runs around 30psig right? Most "universal" fuel line is only rated to 15psig. Why not just go to Pelican Parts dot com and order up the correct High Pressure rated 7mm and 9mm hoses for supply and return? It's the correct made in Germany stuff. I've replaced all fuel lines on 1 stock squareback FI and one L-Jet bug. I would never use "universal" fuel lines.......never on a FI car.
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Mike Fisher
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There is a bunch by the fuel pump supply/return/filter/dampener etc. I eliminated my metal 'pancake' dampener. Replace ALL of it! I just bought 20 worm drive slotted/hex head clamps at my local Knecht's for $13.80. Use the hex head to tighten them. I think I'm gonna need more clamps!
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werker
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Hmmm fuel lines. I suppose that would be a good idea. I've actually seen now a few VW burning up in front of me. (Never mine). Nick, thanks for the jegs link. I'll pick that up and get replacing.
So there is a short soft span from the tank to the hard line, then again at the hardline to the rear. Right? And then it's all engine compartment lines. Will that hose work for my fuel rails as well? Or would I need different hose. Also, are we talking normal screw driver hose clamps or those weird ones that hold the fuel rail together?
And ideas about my rack?
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| I made the switch from a 67 crew cab and I have to agree, ride is a bit smoother. I'm also in a 72 square (f.i.) which looks pretty identical to yours. It's white, but the original color was the same. Mines got over riders front and rear and the same bumper with the rubber strip in the center, I think that was stock. I've got the same carpet kit too ( in oatmeal not black), which I'm in the process of installing. Looks nice so far, you should try it. |
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