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Subject:Re: [Syncro] Fuel Leak Found
From:Steven X. Schwenk
Date:Sat, 5 Aug 2000 17:08:14 -0700

Thanks, Joel.  I would be lost without you today!  It's almost like you
are the doctor on call.  Now in performing the procedure, what is the best
way to remove the old clamp?  I seem to recall someone once saying they
removed them in such a way that allowed reuse?  Seems risky.
Thanks, doc.
steve

Joel Walker wrote:

> > Is it ok to use a hose clamp as a temp
> > repair until i get new lines and clamps?
>
> yup. if it stops the leak and the hose doesn't look tooo old and aged.
>
> > Do these just start leaking with age?
>
> yup. :(