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Old 04-21-2009, 12:37 PM
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Re: 1997 Blazer Fuel Leak

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Originally Posted by b1lk1 View Post
I fail to see how metal fuel line is even going to cost more than rubber. In fact, I bet rubber WILL cost more than metal. Also, there are no rubber fuel lines in these trucks. They use the neoprene plastic in the flexible areas. It is a huge mistake to trust rubber and clamps. That is just bad advice and I cannot be convinced otherwise. It is not a hard job to do it right. It will cost the same or less in the end as well and you have a repair that will outlive the truck.
O.K. I'll clarify my statement. I am not a Chemist nor an expert in all of the molecular structures of all the components on an automobile.

"Rubber" is a generic term here, meaning a non-metallic flexible material. I did however state to use "Fuel line" in my post.

I would use Fuel Line that is designed, manufactured, sold, and approved for use in Fuel systems regardless of what it is actually made of. I would never use Rubber hose such as windshield washer hose etc.

I respect your advice on fixing the fuel system using OEM fuel components, and that you stand firm on your convictions. However, each of us has to make a decision as to exactly what we can afford and how to repair our own vehicle.
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