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Originally Posted by maple_leaf_eh
These are the Apprentice Motor Mechanic questions I need. I'll report back.
The sender unit on the tank was removed and replaced once upon a time. Some of the little screws are missing.
The lines have been disconnected and exposed to the air. Other than blowing out the spider eggs, and reconnecting the ends, why replace them?
Hmm, fuel pump? Hafta go read the manual to see whether it is in the tank or in the engine compartment.
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Check your filter for deposits. That could be a good indicator of contamination. I would recommend replacing the lines if upon inspection the inside of the tubes produce rust - you will have to find a way of pushing a thread thru the line (suggest blast of air), attach a small but reasonably big enough swab to the line and pull her thru. Look for "crap" - which is anything that should not be there. Chances are there may be varnish from evaporated gas or other particulates that inevitably made it into the fuel tank.
Or, you could use the Hammond method - soak in chemical cleaner and then blast the crap out the lines with a high pressure air hose...do not look in the other end of the line when doing so...and don't ask...
In any case, if you are confident in the condition of your lines, I suggest you carry on and inspect the fuel pump.