Fix for shrunken fuel pipes

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Fix for shrunken fuel pipes

07 Oct 2009 15:00

I used 3/8" heat shrink tubing and slide it over the end give it a little heat and done. they fit nice and snug that they are tough to turn when back in place.

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Re: Fix for shrunken fuel pipes

07 Oct 2009 16:09

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Be careful when buying heatshrink tubing, some have a meltable inner liner that will make the fix a real problem if you don't notice it.

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Re: Fix for shrunken fuel pipes

07 Oct 2009 18:05

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Good point, this is what I bought and reserch online says gas resistantB)

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Re: Fix for shrunken fuel pipes

08 Oct 2009 09:46

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another great idea!!!

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Re: Fix for shrunken fuel pipes

08 Oct 2009 17:13

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nice tip!
i would've never thought of that.

someday i will be able to afford my kz habit.

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Re: Fix for shrunken fuel pipes

12 Oct 2009 17:03

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Good deal.. I use teflon tape. You're a smart Guy..

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Re: Fix for shrunken fuel pipes

16 Oct 2009 11:36

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I dip the ends in Plasti-Dip one at a time once & let it dry hanging with the end pointed down, then do the other. Works for me, your results may vary. Plasti-Dip is what you dip plier handles in. I will try the shrink tubing, very clever. Ive used the teflon tape too.

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Re: Fix for shrunken fuel pipes

16 Oct 2009 18:26 - 01 Sep 2014 06:51

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The best option sometimes.

Click here > New fuel pipe joint from Z1E

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Re: Fix for shrunken fuel pipes

29 Aug 2014 22:42

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Definitely Z1 Ent. has the Fuel T's and is the Best Option, but saving Money is always Good!

Moneypit, how is the shrink tubing holding up? I have some inexpensive 3/8" Harbor Freight heat shrink tubing, but don't what type of chemical resistive properties it may have?

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