The rubber hose onto the barbed connector at the bottom of the AEM FPR is giving me fits.
I saw someone had posted something similar a couple weeks ago, and finally got it to seat right after a couple trys.

I've already cut it twice, and tried to use the cut-off pieces as a cushion with a bigger clamp. But that wasn't working out either.
Yeah, looks like the difference in size between the large outer diameter of the barb and the noticably smaller diameter of the tubing isn't making it any easier. Just wanted to vent (no pun intended), but suggestions would be helpful. Thanks, ed.

 

zip tie?

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Ok, looks good now.
Seems that the big nut at the bottom had to be a bit tighter (w/compression washer).
Filed down the large diameter edge on the barb fitting (just in case) and used an old spring clamp on the hose.

Back to our regularly scheduled program.

 

I took off the OEM compression clip and used a regular auto-hose clamp. Worked fine for me with no leaks.

 

Hi Sponge, funny meeting you here.

Well, there are no more "drops" of gasoline and the smell is pretty much gone, but it looks like the culprit is the compression washer. I don't want to risk tightening it any more. Just had some lunch w/ a guy that drives an FD (TT-7) and he recommended the use of "HYLAR" (sp?) sealant, but for now it'll have to do!

sponge -- thanks for the suggestions this morning, and have a good day. ed


[Modified by zygspeed, 1:08 PM 7/5/2001]