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Old 07-12-2011, 09:18 PM   #11
dave45056
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Originally Posted by mohaughn View Post
The fuel line clamps at the fuel rail inlet/return lines were crimped hose clamps, and as such were not re-useable. I have no clue how other cars are configured, or if this was something that a previous mechanic had done to my car. I know the lines was pretty hard/not flexible, and it just made sense to replace them. The cost is minimal when you take into consideration how bad a split high pressure fuel line is.
Mohaughn,
On a 95 car, the fuel lines are metal lines which come within 2 inches of the fuel rail, then a short piece of hose in between. On realoem.com it shows hose clamps are used.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...04&hg=13&fg=10
My car is a 95, too. The lines to the fuel rail look the same as the OP's.
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