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97 R50 evap and gas lines


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Hello everyone, so a couple days ago the return gas line under the vehicle started leaking where it makes the turn from the wheel well to underneath the frame before running straight to the rear. I peeled back the rubber covering on the line and cut the rotten section out, replacing it with a rubber hose and clamps. I did this with the gas feeder line last summer after I encountered the same issue in the same section. No problems with the hose replacement for the 4-5in section. 

 

However, I am looking to replace the 5 main lines running from the wheel well to the rear of the vehicle before I encounter another issue down the road. There are 2 gas lines, 2 brake lines, and an evap line. The evap line is rotten, and I'm sure this is why I've always had the evap code come and go for several years now. Is this something that can be tackled at home or does it have to be brought into the shop? I've never replaced lines on the vehicle beside the three brake lines at the rear going to the load sensing valve and I'm not sure of the cost. Any ideas? 

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I imagine this is a job NY shops do a lot. But if you're comfortable bending and flaring lines, I imagine you could pull it off at home as well.

 

Either way, good thinking getting on it before one of the brake lines lets go!

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3 hours ago, Slartibartfast said:

I imagine this is a job NY shops do a lot. But if you're comfortable bending and flaring lines, I imagine you could pull it off at home as well.

 

Either way, good thinking getting on it before one of the brake lines lets go!

Yeah, I'll try to give it a shot. Can the EVAP line and fuel line be replaced with rubber all the way? The EVAP line is about the largest one running along the vehicle. 

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