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General Auto Tech / Re: New to me Truck 2005 GMC Sierra
« Last post by Scoobum on Today at 09:36:58 AM »
That year of GMC is easily stolen. Ask me how I know.
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I  used the cheapass fuel filters from the local parts store and had zero issues with them...and I swapped a new pump and filter in every spring before the race season fired up.
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Those fuel lines connections can be a whore...they'll wanna spin the line. Spray the fuck out of them with WD-40 24 hours in advance...and use the proper line wrenches. If it wants to spin the line spray it with WD-40 and wait. This ain't your DD so take your time.
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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build
« Last post by Scoobum on Today at 06:23:38 AM »
The turbo drain line is definitely leaking. That's my next hurdle to clear up. Smh. I switched over to studs which makes the job a little easier but the leak is still present. The drain hose I'm certain I can address.

If you're using a cool guy return line...don't. The stocker is ribbed for a reason. Patrick Rubio can tell you why. Jason may have return line gaskets.
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General Buick Tech / Re: Fuel tank and pump, electrolysis on tank? New pump?
« Last post by Scoobum on April 25 2024, 02:46:56 PM »
That rust is gonna be everywhere. Swap in a new fuel filter. I'd pull the injectors and have them cleaned.
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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build
« Last post by Steve Wood on April 25 2024, 01:54:41 PM »
yes, they are
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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build
« Last post by phil_long on April 25 2024, 12:44:35 PM »
Those RJC gaskets are really nice. I might try those actually after the retorque
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General Buick Tech / Re: Update on future build
« Last post by phil_long on April 25 2024, 12:41:34 PM »
The turbo drain line is definitely leaking. That's my next hurdle to clear up. Smh. I switched over to studs which makes the job a little easier but the leak is still present. The drain hose I'm certain I can address.
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General Buick Tech / Re: Fuel tank and pump, electrolysis on tank? New pump?
« Last post by nocooler on April 25 2024, 11:48:46 AM »
I would replace the old rubber with a quality rubber high-pressure fuel line. You can buy it by the foot at parts stores. Get the correct clamps as well and you won't have problems.
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General Buick Tech / Re: Fuel tank and pump, electrolysis on tank? New pump?
« Last post by slojim on April 25 2024, 10:32:26 AM »
for all my plans of limiting $ until I can get it started, looks like I'm headed down that road.  I took a hard look at the hanger/sender - it's serviceable, but there's rust up in the tube that I can't get to.  So I'll be replacing that - looking like the racetronix 255 G7 sender assembly.  My bigger problem is the tank.  RockAuto has them for $165 shipped - but they have confirmed to me that they can't confirm I'll get what I order, and I'll be responsible for shipping back EVEN IF it isn't properly baffled.  Lot's of people have them for $240 plus shipping.  It looks like O-Reilly can get one today but it's in a warehouse so I can't look at it, Autozone has one an hour away, and PartCatalog in Austin has 10 on the shelf - and I may be driving to Austin in a few weeks anyway.  I'm calling OReilly

For posterity sake - I'll note this here about fuel lines.  I considered whether I should replace the rubber lines over the tank with SS braided teflon since the rubbers are out of stock currently, or even upsize the return line - and saw a lot of discussion on conductive vs non-conductive liners, and a lot of opinions on whether it was worth it or not based on experience or risk tolerance.  But I looked up the manufacturer spec sheet, and they suggested it for applications over 2 meters/sec flow of flammable liquids.  In a 5/16 ID line like AN6 sized, that is a hair over 340LPH - that explains to me why there are different experiences - most folks are not flowing that much, but many are. 
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