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Old 10-30-2015, 02:34 PM
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Nice transformation! You did a lot of work to it.

The clear line I am describing is the best diagnostic aid for air in fuel in a diesel. It gives you an instant indication if you have air in fuel problem or not while the engine is off or idling (and while running if you rig up a remote cam).

Easiest way to install a temporary clear hose is to replace the cigar hose with a length of 1/4" i.d clear PVC tubing from a hardware store. Soak the ends in boiling water to soften, stretch it out with long nose pliers and slip over the 8 mm barbs, use rubber bands as clamps (not really needed if the clear line is temporary since the fit is so tight).

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Originally Posted by MagicBus View Post
Much. You're talking about adding some clear line into the mix. Interesting suggestion... not something I ever would have thought of.


For what it's worth, here's my car when I bought it in 2012, followed by what it looks like as of this past Sunday:

























Hopefully, you can see why I want to get it running right
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