Fuel Leak

[DeeKay53]

I know it has been mentioned before, but be aware that the hose clamps on the fuel filter are useless. I just had my 20k service and when I got home I was keaking fuel from both sides of the new filter.:gaah:
I have replaced them with screw type hose clamps and all is good.
I am of on a run with the Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club tomorrow for a week and hope goes well.

 

[NancysToy]

Oetiker clamps, if properly installed, work well. They do not loosen from vibration, like work screw clamps can, and they put even pressure on the hose, around the full circumference, unlike screw clamps. Unfortunately, using the wrong tool or a poor technique can render these advantages null. Sounds like you came out on the wrong end of the equation. I'd worry more about the ability of your tech than the usefulness of the Oetiker clamps.

 

[docdoru]

Oetiker clamps, if properly installed, work well. The do not loosen from vibration, like work screw clamps can, and they put even pressure on the hose, around the full circumference, unlike screw clamps. Unfortunately, using the wrong tool or a poor technique can render these advantages null. Sounds like you came out on the wrong end of the equation. I'd worry more about the ability of your tech than the usefulness of the Oetiker clamps.

:agree: + in case of insurance investigation...:shocked: