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[zhed44]

Originally Posted by djb

Surely if it has a pump it won't leak other than residual in the pipes?

No?

Okay, I'm going....

yes, that's what i meant - not a constant leak, but a little bit of residual fuel comes out when the pipes are pulled off. not very much, but enough to make it worthwhile having a rag to hand

[Martinp]

I'm just about to start this aswell will you need to replace the o-rings aswell?

[nelly]

If it's the E tank without the quick release connectors, either drain the tank or make up some blanking pipes. It will leak and continue to do so until it's emptied itself.

The o-rings on the QR connectors should be ok. Have a look for any nicks or cuts in them. Replace if in doubt. They are pennies anyhow. Use plenty of grease on reassembly.

[keefer]

if they are the new green type then probably not
if they are the older black ones then I would exchange them for the newer

[900SL Pete]

They are the black ones. I havn't had time to re-look at this but I was thinking about using a piece of tube to link the two elbows to gether to stop fuel leaking?

Thanks for the tips lads.

Pete