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GS450 leak at fuel tee
Finally got everything together and was able to get a ride in first thing this morning. The fuel tee is leaking and I kind of expected it, just seemed to be a bit too easy to rotate it after the fuel line was attached. Checked the parts fische and it doesn't show any o-rings and neither the manual or the rebuild instructions I found on the cycle orings site mention using any kind of sealer. I'm going to take it apart, should I be looking for a new tee or use sealer? TIA.1980 Yamaha XS1100G (Current bike)
1982 GS450txz (former bike)
LONG list of previous bikes not listed here.
I identify as a man but according to the label on a box of Stauffers Baked Lasagne I'm actually a family of fourTags: None
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Why not use a zip tie to tighten around it or some other kind of clamp instead of a sealer that may potentially cause you to end up buying a new tee anyhow. If you have the length would it be possible to maybe cut an inch or so back on the fuel line to get past the old stretched end?
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Originally posted by greg78gs750 View Postnot sure if it is a rubber coated one or the o-ring type, but the "right" answer is to replace (you know that....) BUT....some have had success with a temporary fix of a couple healthy wraps of teflon tape......1980 Yamaha XS1100G (Current bike)
1982 GS450txz (former bike)
LONG list of previous bikes not listed here.
I identify as a man but according to the label on a box of Stauffers Baked Lasagne I'm actually a family of four
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Often times soaking the Tee in gasoline will swell it enough to seal the leak. Some guys take a razor blade and cut off the rubber coating bumps down to the metal and then install real O-rings. Teflon tape would be last resort to me.Ed
To measure is to know.
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Originally posted by Nessism View PostOften times soaking the Tee in gasoline will swell it enough to seal the leak. Some guys take a razor blade and cut off the rubber coating bumps down to the metal and then install real O-rings. Teflon tape would be last resort to me.1980 Yamaha XS1100G (Current bike)
1982 GS450txz (former bike)
LONG list of previous bikes not listed here.
I identify as a man but according to the label on a box of Stauffers Baked Lasagne I'm actually a family of four
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Forum LongTimerGSResource Superstar
Past Site Supporter
Super Site Supporter- Mar 2006
- 35645
- Torrance, CA
If you wrap it will teflon tape fuel can't get to the rubber and make it swell.Last edited by Nessism; 05-23-2018, 01:15 PM.Ed
To measure is to know.
Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182
Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846
Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf
KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection
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Well she's hding so far after a nice ride today. Will be picking up a new one next week. Thanks again for the help, and remember1980 Yamaha XS1100G (Current bike)
1982 GS450txz (former bike)
LONG list of previous bikes not listed here.
I identify as a man but according to the label on a box of Stauffers Baked Lasagne I'm actually a family of four
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