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| macnichol |
  Jul 8 2020, 02:52 PM
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Is it safe to try to start up my project with what I assume are original fuel lines? I won’t be driving anywhere, just want to see if it will turn over with the work I’ve done so far.
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| Jett |
Jul 9 2020, 08:16 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,646 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Seattle Member No.: 17,686 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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It is interesting that the mechanics said not to replace the lines with stainless. We replaced the lines on three 914’s as per our mechanics guidance.
IMO stainless helps me sleep better (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| horizontally-opposed |
Jul 9 2020, 09:32 AM
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QUOTE(Jett @ Jul 9 2020, 07:16 AM)  It is interesting that the mechanics said not to replace the lines with stainless. We replaced the lines on three 914’s as per our mechanics guidance. IMO stainless helps me sleep better (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I hear you, and am curious to watch this thread for others' viewpoints—although it's always a trick to balance forum wisdom vs that of experienced mechanics. |
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| Jett |
Jul 9 2020, 11:47 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,646 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Seattle Member No.: 17,686 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(horizontally-opposed @ Jul 9 2020, 08:32 AM) QUOTE(Jett @ Jul 9 2020, 07:16 AM) It is interesting that the mechanics said not to replace the lines with stainless. We replaced the lines on three 914’s as per our mechanics guidance. IMO stainless helps me sleep better (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I hear you, and am curious to watch this thread for others' viewpoints—although it's always a trick to balance forum wisdom vs that of experienced mechanics. Understood, more data is good. For context, we have two mechanics, one did his apprenticeship on 914’s at the Seattle dealer in the early 70’s... he told me that apprentices were not allowed to touch the 356’s or 911’s and were forced to work on the 914’s, which is lucky for me. Our other mechanic is Porsche Gold Certified, and did his apprenticeship in Germany in the early 80’s and then worked at RUF in NY for many years until coming to Seattle. He knows 914’s but did his apprenticeship on early 928’s. Both mechanics agreed that the first thing to fix are the gas lines. That said, statistically the other mechanics might be right in that it probably wont be an issue, but I doubt any mechanic would disagree that SS is safer than plastic. IMO it was cheap insurance and peace of mind... btw. after the latest street fire posted we are buying fire extinguishers, for the same peace if mind. |
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Posts in this topic
macnichol Chance of a fire too risky? Jul 8 2020, 02:52 PM
nditiz1 You'll be fine.
The way fires start are arcin... Jul 8 2020, 03:07 PM bdstone914
Is it safe to try to start up my project with wha... Jul 8 2020, 08:29 PM horizontally-opposed
Depends on how bad they are. Bend and flex them l... Jul 9 2020, 07:37 AM JOEPROPER Get fuel pressure in the lines and inspect for lea... Jul 9 2020, 08:08 AM
Superhawk996
[quote name='horizontally-opposed' post='283... Jul 9 2020, 12:52 PM windforfun
It is interesting that the mechanics said not to ... Jul 9 2020, 09:40 AM Rikyrat Man, I am so paranoid about fire, that I went over... Jul 9 2020, 09:35 AM 914forme Stainless 100% of the time, just make sure it is s... Jul 9 2020, 01:01 PM |
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