Thanks TM, looks like a trip to the dealer for that hose. The fuel lines and seals were just replaced 10k ago at the dealership before I owned it-otherwise I would do it.
Parrot- I do not know how you sleeved the hose, I can not even get my hand on the end of the hose that goes into the engine- a clamp would seem impossible. And what is a jubliee clip?

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