Re: [T2] misadventures of a vw mechanic wannabe

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On Sat, 8 Sep 2001, Chris and Kell wrote:

> some days, I feel like im getting somewhere, and with my manual by my side I

welcome to reality

> The project : replace fuel filter
> The mistake : not reading my manual first
> The outcome : lots of gas all over the place

BTDT
> For future reference, what would have been a good clamping devise? I locking

some time ago I put fuel shut off petcocks in both of my fuel lines
(FI) and just turn em whenever I need to work on fuel line or take out
engine etc.. I have pulled an engine with an almost full tank of gas and
barely lost a drop.

they also make good thief prevention when at long term parking lots like
the airport.

> I will never ever make that mistake again.

most you can hope for, it could have been worse

Bob

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