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Using JB Weld on car gas line
I know JB Weld will fix most anything except some plastics and holds
well on metals. I have heard it being used on gas tanks and never heard of it leaking after it was used. However, someone told me that modern gas will eat thru it. I dont see where modern gas is much different than the gas was 10 years ago. I guess most of it has some alcohol in it, but will alcohol hurt the JB Weld? I have a 91 Chevy truck and there is a pin hole leak in a gas return line in the fuel pump outlet, right before it enters the hose. I'm not going to spend $250 to buy a new in-tank fuel pump (that's what I was quoted), when the pump works fine. I would have thought the JB Weld would be fine, but if not, I will have a guy solder it or braze it (after all the gas is flushed out by pumping water thru it). But the JB Weld is the easiest and cheapest method to fix it. Also, these lines have a gas hose with some really weird fittings that need some special tool. The guy at the parts store told me I cant just use regular fuel hose and clamps because fuel injection engines have high pressure. How high can it be? I doubt it comes even close to the 100psi rating of the gasline hose, and if it does, I'll use air compressor hose rated at 300psi. At the same time, I had a guy who works on cars as a hobby tell me that he has used gasline hose for fuel injection lines. So, who is right? I tend to think that auto parts store guy wanted to get his grubby hands into my wallet with his $250 fuel pump, $20 special tool, and $28 special hose. $300 to fix a damn fuel line leak is insane (not to mention the hassle of removing the whole gas tank). I hate working on these newer cars. Give me something prior to 1970 to work on, when things were still simple and parts were not sold by crooks. Jimw |
Using JB Weld on car gas line
Jimw wrote:
I know JB Weld will fix most anything except some plastics and holds well on metals. I have heard it being used on gas tanks and never heard of it leaking after it was used. However, someone told me that modern gas will eat thru it. I dont see where modern gas is much different than the gas was 10 years ago. I guess most of it has some alcohol in it, but will alcohol hurt the JB Weld? I have a 91 Chevy truck and there is a pin hole leak in a gas return line in the fuel pump outlet, right before it enters the hose. I'm not going to spend $250 to buy a new in-tank fuel pump (that's what I was quoted), when the pump works fine. I would have thought the JB Weld would be fine, but if not, I will have a guy solder it or braze it (after all the gas is flushed out by pumping water thru it). But the JB Weld is the easiest and cheapest method to fix it. Also, these lines have a gas hose with some really weird fittings that need some special tool. The guy at the parts store told me I cant just use regular fuel hose and clamps because fuel injection engines have high pressure. How high can it be? I doubt it comes even close to the 100psi rating of the gasline hose, and if it does, I'll use air compressor hose rated at 300psi. At the same time, I had a guy who works on cars as a hobby tell me that he has used gasline hose for fuel injection lines. So, who is right? I tend to think that auto parts store guy wanted to get his grubby hands into my wallet with his $250 fuel pump, $20 special tool, and $28 special hose. $300 to fix a damn fuel line leak is insane (not to mention the hassle of removing the whole gas tank). I hate working on these newer cars. Give me something prior to 1970 to work on, when things were still simple and parts were not sold by crooks. Jimw the jb will work. get it good and clean and dry and somewhat warm. Then let it cure a full 24 hours. Don't use the jb quick. s |
Using JB Weld on car gas line
On May 26, 11:58*pm, Jimw wrote:
I know JB Weld will fix most anything except some plastics and holds well on metals. *I have heard it being used on gas tanks and never heard of it leaking after it was used. *However, someone told me that modern gas will eat thru it. *I dont see where modern gas is much different than the gas was 10 years ago. *I guess most of it has some alcohol in it, but will alcohol hurt the JB Weld? I have a 91 Chevy truck and there is a pin hole leak in a gas return line in the fuel pump outlet, right before it enters the hose. *I'm not going to spend $250 to buy a new in-tank fuel pump (that's what I was quoted), when the pump works fine. *I would have thought the JB Weld would be fine, but if not, I will have a guy solder it or braze it (after all the gas is flushed out by pumping water thru it). *But the JB Weld is the easiest and cheapest method to fix it. * Also, these lines have a gas hose with some really weird fittings that need some special tool. *The guy at the parts store told me I cant just use regular fuel hose and clamps because fuel injection engines have high pressure. *How high can it be? *I doubt it comes even close to the 100psi rating of the gasline hose, and if it does, I'll use air compressor hose rated at 300psi. *At the same time, I had a guy who works on cars as a hobby tell me that he has used gasline hose for fuel injection lines. *So, who is right? *I tend to think that auto parts store guy wanted to get his grubby hands into my wallet with his $250 fuel pump, $20 special tool, and $28 special hose. *$300 to fix a damn fuel line leak is insane (not to mention the hassle of removing the whole gas tank). I hate working on these newer cars. *Give me something prior to 1970 to work on, when things were still simple and parts were not sold by crooks. Jimw What is fuel pump pressure, its probably low and a rubber piece spliced in with clamps will be just fine, the pressure rating on those hoses is im sure 5-10x what you have. I did it but needed 2 clamps on each side. Id try JB first but clean well with Laquer thinner and steel wool, alcohol and gas leave a residue. Braze it, that sounds crazy since rust caused your issue and you dont have much metal left. When my 91 Toy rusted a brake line out, within a year the fuel line was shot from salt. When the brake line went I hit another car, check yours, if they are all in the same location be carefull. JB even fixed my plastic radiator top section at 10f, 4 years ago. Why did it break, is the tank loose causing stress? Even my tank straps rusted away. |
Using JB Weld on car gas line
On May 27, 7:12�am, ransley wrote:
On May 26, 11:58�pm, Jimw wrote: I know JB Weld will fix most anything except some plastics and holds well on metals. �I have heard it being used on gas tanks and never heard of it leaking after it was used. �However, someone told me that modern gas will eat thru it. �I dont see where modern gas is much different than the gas was 10 years ago. �I guess most of it has some alcohol in it, but will alcohol hurt the JB Weld? I have a 91 Chevy truck and there is a pin hole leak in a gas return line in the fuel pump outlet, right before it enters the hose. �I'm not going to spend $250 to buy a new in-tank fuel pump (that's what I was quoted), when the pump works fine. �I would have thought the JB Weld would be fine, but if not, I will have a guy solder it or braze it (after all the gas is flushed out by pumping water thru it). �But the JB Weld is the easiest and cheapest method to fix it. � Also, these lines have a gas hose with some really weird fittings that need some special tool. �The guy at the parts store told me I cant just use regular fuel hose and clamps because fuel injection engines have high pressure. �How high can it be? �I doubt it comes even close to the 100psi rating of the gasline hose, and if it does, I'll use air compressor hose rated at 300psi. �At the same time, I had a guy who works on cars as a hobby tell me that he has used gasline hose for fuel injection lines. �So, who is right? �I tend to think that auto parts store guy wanted to get his grubby hands into my wallet with his $250 fuel pump, $20 special tool, and $28 special hose. �$300 to fix a damn fuel line leak is insane (not to mention the hassle of removing the whole gas tank). I hate working on these newer cars. �Give me something prior to 1970 to work on, when things were still simple and parts were not sold by crooks. Jimw What is fuel pump pressure, its probably low and a rubber piece spliced in with clamps will be just fine, the pressure rating on those hoses is im sure 5-10x what you have. I did it but needed 2 clamps on each side. Id try JB first but clean well with Laquer thinner and steel wool, alcohol and gas leave a residue. Braze it, that sounds crazy since rust caused your issue and you dont have much metal left. When my 91 Toy rusted a brake line out, within a year the fuel line was shot from salt. When the brake line went I hit another car, check yours, if they are all in the same location be carefull. JB even fixed my plastic radiator top section at 10f, 4 years ago. Why did it break, is the tank loose causing stress? �Even my tank straps rusted away.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - some modern vehicles pressure is over a 100 pounds, my 1990 caravans normal pressure was over a 100 pounds, I found this out after putting a pressure gauge on mine and driving around. it would dsrop low occasionally causing vehicle stumble. replace the pump to avoid a nasty gas leak and possible fire, or patch line with proper high pressure hose. |
Using JB Weld on car gas line
If the vehicle is carbureted, the pressure in the gas lines
is much lower. Fuel injected, runs at a much higher pressure. You mention a return line. Which is most likely rather low pressure. I'd try the JB weld. as the other writer mentions. The are needs to be clean and dry. And allow 24 hours for curing time befor using the vehicle. -- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. "Jimw" wrote in message ... I know JB Weld will fix most anything except some plastics and holds well on metals. I have heard it being used on gas tanks and never heard of it leaking after it was used. However, someone told me that modern gas will eat thru it. I dont see where modern gas is much different than the gas was 10 years ago. I guess most of it has some alcohol in it, but will alcohol hurt the JB Weld? I have a 91 Chevy truck and there is a pin hole leak in a gas return line in the fuel pump outlet, right before it enters the hose. I'm not going to spend $250 to buy a new in-tank fuel pump (that's what I was quoted), when the pump works fine. I would have thought the JB Weld would be fine, but if not, I will have a guy solder it or braze it (after all the gas is flushed out by pumping water thru it). But the JB Weld is the easiest and cheapest method to fix it. Also, these lines have a gas hose with some really weird fittings that need some special tool. The guy at the parts store told me I cant just use regular fuel hose and clamps because fuel injection engines have high pressure. How high can it be? I doubt it comes even close to the 100psi rating of the gasline hose, and if it does, I'll use air compressor hose rated at 300psi. At the same time, I had a guy who works on cars as a hobby tell me that he has used gasline hose for fuel injection lines. So, who is right? I tend to think that auto parts store guy wanted to get his grubby hands into my wallet with his $250 fuel pump, $20 special tool, and $28 special hose. $300 to fix a damn fuel line leak is insane (not to mention the hassle of removing the whole gas tank). I hate working on these newer cars. Give me something prior to 1970 to work on, when things were still simple and parts were not sold by crooks. Jimw |
Using JB Weld on car gas line
bob haller wrote:
On May 27, 7:12�am, ransley wrote: On May 26, 11:58�pm, Jimw wrote: I know JB Weld will fix most anything except some plastics and holds well on metals. �I have heard it being used on gas tanks and never heard of it leaking after it was used. �However, someone told me that modern gas will eat thru it. �I dont see where modern gas is much different than the gas was 10 years ago. �I guess most of it has some alcohol in it, but will alcohol hurt the JB Weld? I have a 91 Chevy truck and there is a pin hole leak in a gas return line in the fuel pump outlet, right before it enters the hose. �I'm not going to spend $250 to buy a new in-tank fuel pump (that's what I was quoted), when the pump works fine. �I would have thought the JB Weld would be fine, but if not, I will have a guy solder it or braze it (after all the gas is flushed out by pumping water thru it). �But the JB Weld is the easiest and cheapest method to fix it. � Also, these lines have a gas hose with some really weird fittings that need some special tool. �The guy at the parts store told me I cant just use regular fuel hose and clamps because fuel injection engines have high pressure. �How high can it be? �I doubt it comes even close to the 100psi rating of the gasline hose, and if it does, I'll use air compressor hose rated at 300psi. �At the same time, I had a guy who works on cars as a hobby tell me that he has used gasline hose for fuel injection lines. �So, who is right? �I tend to think that auto parts store guy wanted to get his grubby hands into my wallet with his $250 fuel pump, $20 special tool, and $28 special hose. �$300 to fix a damn fuel line leak is insane (not to mention the hassle of removing the whole gas tank). I hate working on these newer cars. �Give me something prior to 1970 to work on, when things were still simple and parts were not sold by crooks. Jimw What is fuel pump pressure, its probably low and a rubber piece spliced in with clamps will be just fine, the pressure rating on those hoses is im sure 5-10x what you have. I did it but needed 2 clamps on each side. Id try JB first but clean well with Laquer thinner and steel wool, alcohol and gas leave a residue. Braze it, that sounds crazy since rust caused your issue and you dont have much metal left. When my 91 Toy rusted a brake line out, within a year the fuel line was shot from salt. When the brake line went I hit another car, check yours, if they are all in the same location be carefull. JB even fixed my plastic radiator top section at 10f, 4 years ago. Why did it break, is the tank loose causing stress? �Even my tank straps rusted away.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - some modern vehicles pressure is over a 100 pounds, my 1990 caravans normal pressure was over a 100 pounds, I found this out after putting a pressure gauge on mine and driving around. it would dsrop low occasionally causing vehicle stumble. replace the pump to avoid a nasty gas leak and possible fire, or patch line with proper high pressure hose. he SAID it was a return line. in fact the OP's statement to that effect is STILL attached to this up above. |
Using JB Weld on car gas line
On May 26, 11:58*pm, Jimw wrote:
I know JB Weld will fix most anything except some plastics and holds well on metals. *I have heard it being used on gas tanks and never heard of it leaking after it was used. *However, someone told me that modern gas will eat thru it. *I dont see where modern gas is much different than the gas was 10 years ago. *I guess most of it has some alcohol in it, but will alcohol hurt the JB Weld? I have a 91 Chevy truck and there is a pin hole leak in a gas return line in the fuel pump outlet, right before it enters the hose. *I'm not going to spend $250 to buy a new in-tank fuel pump (that's what I was quoted), when the pump works fine. *I would have thought the JB Weld would be fine, but if not, I will have a guy solder it or braze it (after all the gas is flushed out by pumping water thru it). *But the JB Weld is the easiest and cheapest method to fix it. * Also, these lines have a gas hose with some really weird fittings that need some special tool. *The guy at the parts store told me I cant just use regular fuel hose and clamps because fuel injection engines have high pressure. *How high can it be? *I doubt it comes even close to the 100psi rating of the gasline hose, and if it does, I'll use air compressor hose rated at 300psi. *At the same time, I had a guy who works on cars as a hobby tell me that he has used gasline hose for fuel injection lines. *So, who is right? *I tend to think that auto parts store guy wanted to get his grubby hands into my wallet with his $250 fuel pump, $20 special tool, and $28 special hose. *$300 to fix a damn fuel line leak is insane (not to mention the hassle of removing the whole gas tank). I hate working on these newer cars. *Give me something prior to 1970 to work on, when things were still simple and parts were not sold by crooks. Jimw Before you take your truck out for a post repair road test, stop by NAPA. Autozone, Carquest or Pep Boys and buy a couple of the biggest fire extinguishers they make. Take a cell phone with you and plan your route to be within a mile of your local Fire Department. Try to stay away from public places where people could be endangered. Keep in mind that after the big conflagration, the FD will assign a cause to the blaze, thereby canceling your insurance. Of course, Finnegan's Law may not apply to you, in which case, best of luck. If you know someone really good with a welding torch, pros for years have repaired metal fuel lines with silver solder. Requires much less heat than braze, and has similar strength. You might even skip the fire extinguishers. Joe |
Using JB Weld on car gas line
On May 27, 1:56*pm, Joe wrote:
On May 26, 11:58*pm, Jimw wrote: I know JB Weld will fix most anything except some plastics and holds well on metals. *I have heard it being used on gas tanks and never heard of it leaking after it was used. *However, someone told me that modern gas will eat thru it. *I dont see where modern gas is much different than the gas was 10 years ago. *I guess most of it has some alcohol in it, but will alcohol hurt the JB Weld? I have a 91 Chevy truck and there is a pin hole leak in a gas return line in the fuel pump outlet, right before it enters the hose. *I'm not going to spend $250 to buy a new in-tank fuel pump (that's what I was quoted), when the pump works fine. *I would have thought the JB Weld would be fine, but if not, I will have a guy solder it or braze it (after all the gas is flushed out by pumping water thru it). *But the JB Weld is the easiest and cheapest method to fix it. * Also, these lines have a gas hose with some really weird fittings that need some special tool. *The guy at the parts store told me I cant just use regular fuel hose and clamps because fuel injection engines have high pressure. *How high can it be? *I doubt it comes even close to the 100psi rating of the gasline hose, and if it does, I'll use air compressor hose rated at 300psi. *At the same time, I had a guy who works on cars as a hobby tell me that he has used gasline hose for fuel injection lines. *So, who is right? *I tend to think that auto parts store guy wanted to get his grubby hands into my wallet with his $250 fuel pump, $20 special tool, and $28 special hose. *$300 to fix a damn fuel line leak is insane (not to mention the hassle of removing the whole gas tank). I hate working on these newer cars. *Give me something prior to 1970 to work on, when things were still simple and parts were not sold by crooks. Jimw Before you take your truck out for a post repair road test, stop by NAPA. Autozone, Carquest or Pep Boys and buy a couple of the biggest fire extinguishers they make. Take a cell phone with you and plan your route to be within a mile of your local Fire Department. Try to stay away from public places where people could be endangered. Keep in mind that after the big conflagration, the FD will assign a cause to the blaze, thereby canceling your insurance. Of course, Finnegan's Law may not apply to you, in which case, best of luck. Isn't Finnegan's Law "If I'm not with the girl I love, I love the girl I'm with"? If you know someone really good with a welding torch, pros for years have repaired metal fuel lines with silver solder. Requires much less heat than braze, and has similar strength. You might even skip the fire extinguishers. Joe |
Using JB Weld on car gas line
On Tue, 26 May 2009 23:58:31 -0500, Jimw wrote:
I know JB Weld will fix most anything except some plastics and holds well on metals. I have heard it being used on gas tanks and never heard of it leaking after it was used. However, someone told me that modern gas will eat thru it. I dont see where modern gas is much different than the gas was 10 years ago. I guess most of it has some alcohol in it, but will alcohol hurt the JB Weld? I have a 91 Chevy truck and there is a pin hole leak in a gas return line in the fuel pump outlet, right before it enters the hose. I'm not going to spend $250 to buy a new in-tank fuel pump (that's what I was quoted), when the pump works fine. I would have thought the JB Weld would be fine, but if not, I will have a guy solder it or braze it (after all the gas is flushed out by pumping water thru it). But the JB Weld is the easiest and cheapest method to fix it. Also, these lines have a gas hose with some really weird fittings that need some special tool. The guy at the parts store told me I cant just use regular fuel hose and clamps because fuel injection engines have high pressure. How high can it be? I doubt it comes even close to the 100psi rating of the gasline hose, and if it does, I'll use air compressor hose rated at 300psi. At the same time, I had a guy who works on cars as a hobby tell me that he has used gasline hose for fuel injection lines. So, who is right? I tend to think that auto parts store guy wanted to get his grubby hands into my wallet with his $250 fuel pump, $20 special tool, and $28 special hose. $300 to fix a damn fuel line leak is insane (not to mention the hassle of removing the whole gas tank). I hate working on these newer cars. Give me something prior to 1970 to work on, when things were still simple and parts were not sold by crooks. Jimw No comment on the JB weld, but use the special fuel injection hose and the proper fuel injection clamps. They work, and although about double the cost of good regular fuel line and clamps, it will outlast them more than 3:1 on an EFI system. Don't even think about air hose - the fuel will destroy it in short order. |
Using JB Weld on car gas line
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Using JB Weld on car gas line
On May 26, 11:58*pm, Jimw wrote:
I know JB Weld will fix most anything except some plastics and holds well on metals. *I have heard it being used ongastanks and never heard of it leaking after it was used. *However, someone told me that moderngaswill eat thru it. *I dont see where moderngasis much different than thegaswas 10 years ago. *I guess most of it has some alcohol in it, but will alcohol hurt the JB Weld? I have a 91 Chevy truck and there is a pin hole leak in agasreturn line in the fuel pump outlet, right before it enters the hose. *I'm not going to spend $250 to buy a new in-tankfuel pump (that's what I was quoted), when the pump works fine. *I would have thought the JB Weld would be fine, but if not, I will have a guy solder it or braze it (after all thegasis flushed out by pumping water thru it). *But the JB Weld is the easiest and cheapest method to fix it. * Also, these lines have agashose with some really weird fittings that need some special tool. *The guy at the parts store told me I cant just use regular fuel hose and clamps because fuel injection engines have high pressure. *How high can it be? *I doubt it comes even close to the 100psi rating of the gasline hose, and if it does, I'll use air compressor hose rated at 300psi. *At the same time, I had a guy who works on cars as a hobby tell me that he has used gasline hose for fuel injection lines. *So, who is right? *I tend to think that auto parts store guy wanted to get his grubby hands into my wallet with his $250 fuel pump, $20 special tool, and $28 special hose. *$300 to fix a damn fuel line leak is insane (not to mention the hassle of removing the wholegastank). I hate working on these newer cars. *Give me something prior to 1970 to work on, when things were still simple and parts were not sold by crooks. Jimw There are several Fuel tank repair products that you could use that are made to be impervious to gasoline: http://www.acehardware.com/family/in...970&cp=1255100 http://store.summitracing.com/partde...art=LCT-988638 http://www.itwconsumer.com/catalog.aspx?prodID=79 |
Using JB Weld on car gas line
On May 27, 11:17*pm, wrote:
On May 26, 11:58*pm, Jimw wrote: I knowJBWeldwill fix most anything except some plastics and holds well on metals. *I have heard it being used ongastanks and never heard of it leaking after it was used. *However, someone told me that moderngaswill eat thru it. *I dont see where moderngasis much different than thegaswas 10 years ago. *I guess most of it has some alcohol in it, but will alcohol hurt theJBWeld? I have a 91 Chevy truck and there is a pin hole leak in agasreturn line in the fuel pump outlet, right before it enters the hose. *I'm not going to spend $250 to buy a new in-tankfuel pump (that's what I was quoted), when the pump works fine. *I would have thought theJB Weldwould be fine, but if not, I will have a guy solder it or braze it (after all thegasis flushed out by pumping water thru it). *But theJBWeldis the easiest and cheapest method to fix it. * Also, these lines have agashose with some really weird fittings that need some special tool. *The guy at the parts store told me I cant just use regular fuel hose and clamps because fuel injection engines have high pressure. *How high can it be? *I doubt it comes even close to the 100psi rating of the gasline hose, and if it does, I'll use air compressor hose rated at 300psi. *At the same time, I had a guy who works on cars as a hobby tell me that he has used gasline hose for fuel injection lines. *So, who is right? *I tend to think that auto parts store guy wanted to get his grubby hands into my wallet with his $250 fuel pump, $20 special tool, and $28 special hose. *$300 to fix a damn fuel line leak is insane (not to mention the hassle of removing the wholegastank). I hate working on these newer cars. *Give me something prior to 1970 to work on, when things were still simple and parts were not sold by crooks. Jimw And.....JB Weld is impervious to gasoline after it's cured, and JB Stik can even be used on wet gasoline surfaces. http://jbweld.net/products/jbstik.php |
Using JB Weld on car gas line
replying to Jimw, Larry wrote:
Tow that piece of **** chevy to the junk yard lol. I hate my 2000 silverado with all its **** poor engineering not to mention cheap ass parts. -- for full context, visit http://www.homeownershub.com/mainten...ne-375484-.htm |
Using JB Weld on car gas line
On Wed, 07 Dec 2016 04:44:01 +0000, Larry
m wrote: replying to Jimw, Larry wrote: Tow that piece of **** chevy to the junk yard lol. I hate my 2000 silverado with all its **** poor engineering not to mention cheap ass parts. I'll have to agree with your opinion on GM vehicles - but if when you buy ANY vehicle, GM or not, you spray all of the fuel and brake lines with a good non-hardening rust-ptoofing they last a LOT longer. Fluid Film works good and is about $10 a can on apecial, $14 any-time and one can will do a vehicle several times. Do them every year. Rust-chek has spray can product too - as do several other companies. Spray the lines up above the gas tank too if they are not plastic lines. |
Using JB Weld on car gas line
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Using JB Weld on car gas line
replying to clare, Larry wrote:
That is a great idea. I plan on sending mine to the junk yard after this plow season. I bought a tundra and wont be buying another american made/china assembly product again. I dont mind doing the brake lines its the lack of engineering into chevy that kills me, nothing is thought out using logic. Its a comfortable truck though i will give it that. Thank you for your feedback and insight. -- for full context, visit http://www.homeownershub.com/mainten...ne-375484-.htm |
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replying to Ralph Mowery, Larry wrote:
I have a lot into the chevy so im trying to get it to pay me back. Bought a tundra to back it up when it breaks down again. After owning the toyota i wont buy any more american garbage. Going to plow it into the ground and send it to the junk yard in the spring. -- for full context, visit http://www.homeownershub.com/mainten...ne-375484-.htm |
Using JB Weld on car gas line
On Wed, 07 Dec 2016 15:44:01 +0000, Larry
m wrote: replying to Ralph Mowery, Larry wrote: I have a lot into the chevy so im trying to get it to pay me back. Bought a tundra to back it up when it breaks down again. After owning the toyota i wont buy any more american garbage. Going to plow it into the ground and send it to the junk yard in the spring. The more you put into any troublesome vehicle - particularly a GM, the less likely it will ever "pay you back" |
Using JB Weld on car gas line
On Wed, 07 Dec 2016 15:44:01 +0000, Larry
m wrote: replying to clare, Larry wrote: That is a great idea. I plan on sending mine to the junk yard after this plow season. I bought a tundra and wont be buying another american made/china assembly product again. I dont mind doing the brake lines its the lack of engineering into chevy that kills me, nothing is thought out using logic. Its a comfortable truck though i will give it that. Thank you for your feedback and insight. If you want a truck that rides like a car, get a chevy - but don't expect it to last like a truck. |
Using JB Weld on car gas line
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Using JB Weld on car gas line
On Wed, 7 Dec 2016 17:49:23 -0500, Ralph Mowery
wrote: In article , says... On Wed, 07 Dec 2016 15:44:01 +0000, Larry m wrote: replying to Ralph Mowery, Larry wrote: I have a lot into the chevy so im trying to get it to pay me back. Bought a tundra to back it up when it breaks down again. After owning the toyota i wont buy any more american garbage. Going to plow it into the ground and send it to the junk yard in the spring. The more you put into any troublesome vehicle - particularly a GM, the less likely it will ever "pay you back" For me it would not really be about the payback, but how many times it let me down on the road and I was stranded. That is what happened to me with one GM car. The 2nd time and it was traded shortly after it was repaired. I've been driving Chevys for 50 years. Not a one has stranded me. |
Using JB Weld on car gas line
On 12/7/2016 6:55 PM, Vic Smith wrote:
That is what happened to me with one GM car. The 2nd time and it was traded shortly after it was repaired. I've been driving Chevys for 50 years. Not a one has stranded me. I've been stranded by one Chevy, two Olds, one Pontiac, two Buicks. I won't have another GM car. Got rid of the last one ten years ago. Every GM car I bought new had to go back in the first few months for warranty work. My third Hyundai did need a small warranty repair at 55,000 miles. If I had a GM car with the same problem it would have long been out of warranty. No problems with my Genesis at 24k. One exception. If someone gave me a Corvette I'd graciously accept it. |
Using JB Weld on car gas line
replying to clare, Larry wrote:
This is so true, where were you when i bought this pos? Lol -- for full context, visit http://www.homeownershub.com/mainten...ne-375484-.htm |
Using JB Weld on car gas line
On Wed, 07 Dec 2016 17:55:39 -0600, Vic Smith
wrote: On Wed, 7 Dec 2016 17:49:23 -0500, Ralph Mowery wrote: In article , says... On Wed, 07 Dec 2016 15:44:01 +0000, Larry m wrote: replying to Ralph Mowery, Larry wrote: I have a lot into the chevy so im trying to get it to pay me back. Bought a tundra to back it up when it breaks down again. After owning the toyota i wont buy any more american garbage. Going to plow it into the ground and send it to the junk yard in the spring. The more you put into any troublesome vehicle - particularly a GM, the less likely it will ever "pay you back" For me it would not really be about the payback, but how many times it let me down on the road and I was stranded. That is what happened to me with one GM car. The 2nd time and it was traded shortly after it was repaired. I've been driving Chevys for 50 years. Not a one has stranded me. My pontiac didn't strand me either - but it sure made getting anywhere miserable -and It would have stranded me if I had not stayed on top of it's problems. Although it never let me down, it never instilled any confidence either. |
Using JB Weld on car gas line
On Wed, 7 Dec 2016 20:01:35 -0500, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On 12/7/2016 6:55 PM, Vic Smith wrote: That is what happened to me with one GM car. The 2nd time and it was traded shortly after it was repaired. I've been driving Chevys for 50 years. Not a one has stranded me. I've been stranded by one Chevy, two Olds, one Pontiac, two Buicks. I won't have another GM car. Got rid of the last one ten years ago. Every GM car I bought new had to go back in the first few months for warranty work. My third Hyundai did need a small warranty repair at 55,000 miles. If I had a GM car with the same problem it would have long been out of warranty. No problems with my Genesis at 24k. One exception. If someone gave me a Corvette I'd graciously accept it. The only Chevy I'd consider would be a volt or a bolt if I was buying it. A 2 door fiberglass driveway ornament I wouldn't turn down if it was given to me, but I wouldn't waste any money on one. A couple friends have '59 and '61 'vettes - nice toys but not something you'd want to depend on for everyday travel. "Wood is good, steel is real, and glass is class - so wrap your ass in fiberglass" |
Using JB Weld on car gas line
replying to Ralph Mowery, Larry wrote:
Very true sir. Most cars wont leave you on the side of the road but its frustrating when it happens. Half the time when i sent it to the shop there was a kid working on it and it came back half fixed only to break again. Had a 4 wheeler in the back of my truck and they failed my inspection because the head lights were 8 degrees too high....i asked them if they thought the atv had anything yo do with it. The guy just looked at me, stay in school kids thats my advice lol -- for full context, visit http://www.homeownershub.com/mainten...ne-375484-.htm |
Using JB Weld on car gas line
replying to Larry, Larry wrote:
I really feel bad as i was just poking fun at the second chevy i have bought and done nothing but work on. The first one had 50k on it and was a pos but thats an s-10 for you. This one had 150k on it so in all fairness i knew it was going to break. I didnt expect the 4wd switch, blower fan resistor, both power windows, and all four calipers would go. Of course the power steering pump, starter and alternator went in the next 3 months. I will say all but the pump were easy to do. Sorry folks i didnt mean to start a thread of bash chevy my bad. Going out to hug my chevy right now lol -- for full context, visit http://www.homeownershub.com/mainten...ne-375484-.htm |
Using JB Weld on car gas line
On Wed, 7 Dec 2016 20:01:35 -0500, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On 12/7/2016 6:55 PM, Vic Smith wrote: That is what happened to me with one GM car. The 2nd time and it was traded shortly after it was repaired. I've been driving Chevys for 50 years. Not a one has stranded me. I've been stranded by one Chevy, two Olds, one Pontiac, two Buicks. I won't have another GM car. Got rid of the last one ten years ago. Every GM car I bought new had to go back in the first few months for warranty work. My third Hyundai did need a small warranty repair at 55,000 miles. If I had a GM car with the same problem it would have long been out of warranty. No problems with my Genesis at 24k. One exception. If someone gave me a Corvette I'd graciously accept it. I have never bought a new car, and only bought one with less than 55,000 miles. That's my current 2003 Impala, which had 48,000. Just did a short drive in my '93 Grand Am. Not saying my cars have been trouble free, but nothing I can't handle. If you want trouble free, you don't buy GM, used or new. But since I've never been stranded, or even worried about it, they've suited me fine. They allowed me to retire early. |
Using JB Weld on car gas line
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Using JB Weld on car gas line
On Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 9:35:51 PM UTC-5, Diesel wrote:
Thu, 08 Dec 2016 02:30:07 GMT in alt.home.repair, wrote: The only Chevy I'd consider would be a volt or a bolt if I was buying it. A 2 door fiberglass driveway ornament I wouldn't turn down if it was given to me, but I wouldn't waste any money on one. A couple friends have '59 and '61 'vettes - nice toys but not something you'd want to depend on for everyday travel. They aren't much fun to work on either. Especially if it has anything to do with the interior behind the dash. Changing out a heater core in one is no fun whatsoever. I'd rather have a nail run thru my foot. Less pain. How many cars do you know of where changing out the heater core is "fun"? There sure aren't many. My 1980 Mustang LX was one of the few. The heater core hoses were easily accessible on the firewall. Inside the car you removed the glove compartment door and removed the 2 screws on the panel that is revealed. The heater then just slid right out. A rarity indeed. |
Using JB Weld on car gas line
On Sat, 17 Dec 2016 20:58:49 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03
wrote: On Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 9:35:51 PM UTC-5, Diesel wrote: Thu, 08 Dec 2016 02:30:07 GMT in alt.home.repair, wrote: The only Chevy I'd consider would be a volt or a bolt if I was buying it. A 2 door fiberglass driveway ornament I wouldn't turn down if it was given to me, but I wouldn't waste any money on one. A couple friends have '59 and '61 'vettes - nice toys but not something you'd want to depend on for everyday travel. They aren't much fun to work on either. Especially if it has anything to do with the interior behind the dash. Changing out a heater core in one is no fun whatsoever. I'd rather have a nail run thru my foot. Less pain. How many cars do you know of where changing out the heater core is "fun"? There sure aren't many. My 1980 Mustang LX was one of the few. The heater core hoses were easily accessible on the firewall. Inside the car you removed the glove compartment door and removed the 2 screws on the panel that is revealed. The heater then just slid right out. A rarity indeed. The series 2 Ranger pickup was pretty painless too - a bit more difficult with a 4.0 than with a 2.3, but still pretty simple. |
Using JB Weld on car gas line
DerbyDad03
Sun, 18 Dec 2016 04:58:49 GMT in alt.home.repair, wrote: On Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 9:35:51 PM UTC-5, Diesel wrote: Thu, 08 Dec 2016 02:30:07 GMT in alt.home.repair, wrote: The only Chevy I'd consider would be a volt or a bolt if I was buying it. A 2 door fiberglass driveway ornament I wouldn't turn down if it was given to me, but I wouldn't waste any money on one. A couple friends have '59 and '61 'vettes - nice toys but not something you'd want to depend on for everyday travel. They aren't much fun to work on either. Especially if it has anything to do with the interior behind the dash. Changing out a heater core in one is no fun whatsoever. I'd rather have a nail run thru my foot. Less pain. How many cars do you know of where changing out the heater core is "fun"? There sure aren't many. Depends on your idea of fun. The mazda b2x series pickups weren't too bad. Even the s10/sonoma trucks by GM aren't as bad. And depending on the make/model mustang, it may not be a miserable experience either. Those corvettes oth, are a pain in the arse on a good day. My 1980 Mustang LX was one of the few. The heater core hoses were easily accessible on the firewall. Inside the car you removed the glove compartment door and removed the 2 screws on the panel that is revealed. The heater then just slid right out. A rarity indeed. It's not quite as rare as you might think. You can typically do this on the fox bodies too. -- Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you. Benjamin Franklin |
Using JB Weld on car gas line
Larry m
ups.com Thu, 08 Dec 2016 15:14:01 GMT in alt.home.repair, wrote: replying to Larry, Larry wrote: I really feel bad as i was just poking fun at the second chevy i have bought and done nothing but work on. The first one had 50k on it and was a pos but thats an s-10 for you. This one had 150k on it so in all fairness i knew it was going to break. I didnt expect the 4wd switch, blower fan resistor, both power windows, and all four calipers would go. Of course the power steering pump, starter and alternator went in the next 3 months. I will say all but the pump were easy to do. Sorry folks i didnt mean to start a thread of bash chevy my bad. Going out to hug my chevy right now lol LOL. I've had several s10s and sonomas. I really like them. But, I also understand that I will be dealing with electrical issues on all of them, I've yet to meet one that doesn't do the GM wiring 'can you guess what's wrong with me today?' routine. :) My favorite one had the 2.5liter iron duke engine. Great little motor, fantastic on gas milage too. But, it did get me for a starter, heater core, blower resistor pack (saab's blower resistor pack isn't any better, btw), etc. Despite these issues, not one has actually stranded me. I knew ahead of time before I left the driveway the truck had one or more issues that could interfere with it's ability to get me home, should I venture out. -- Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you. Benjamin Franklin |
Using JB Weld on car gas line
replying to Vic Smith, Larry wrote:
You buy a new one every 5 years and trade it in before it becomes a big piece of **** yeah yeah lol -- for full context, visit http://www.homeownershub.com/mainten...ne-375484-.htm |
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