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gas smell & braided fuel lines?

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Subject: gas smell & braided fuel lines?
From: "Erich" <erich@mail.NGBM.COM>
Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2001 12:38:52 -0500
Hello list, 
 I have been away for a while and just returned a few days ago. I was deiving 
my car a few days ago when it began to have starting problems. Drove it to the 
store and back home, came out about 10 min later and the interior smelled of 
gas. Checked the lines and did not see any leaks. I have also had this smell 
the past few times I have filled the tank. The filler in the trunk looks good 
and does not appear to be leaking.

Any ideas on what it might be?
 
The lines look like they are starting to go, so I am going to replace them. A 
local mechanic said that he uses braided brake lines for fuel lines. Has anyone 
heard of this, I would not think that the two were compatable. I am not a big 
fan of braided lines, but he claims they last longer.


Also, should Iworry about fuel leaking when I change them out? The car has half 
a tank in it.

Thanks, 
Erich Bruning -1980 MGB

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