| Author | Message | ||
| '75 308 GT4 (Peter)
Intermediate Member Username: Peter Post Number: 2207 Registered: 12-2000 |
On my car, once they reached the top of the aluminum firewall, they simply entered the engine bay, made a turn, passed through a metal loop on one of the chassis tubes and headed straight for the cylinder head and intake manifold (heater hose and brake booster hose respectively...). | ||
| Gary van Hartogh (Garyvh)
New member Username: Garyvh Post Number: 39 Registered: 3-2001 |
I need your help. I have run the vacuum line and heater hose from the rear of my 83 308qv to the front. I have hooked up everything in the front of the car. I now have the hoses running out the back and am not sure how they go from there. I should have paid more attention to that but in the heat of battle........... Anyway, does any know how these hoses run or better yet does anyone have a picture. I looked at the one in this post but it's aparent that the 308qv is different. Thanks .............. Gary | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Advanced Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 3445 Registered: 2-2001 |
Dina, Now stick with us and don't go out of the country again.. A GT4 or GTB will pop up. E mail me when you get a chance. Magoo | ||
| Paul Sloan (Sloan83qv)
Member Username: Sloan83qv Post Number: 397 Registered: 3-2001 |
"Peter, Paul & Magoo" Sounds like a folk group on LSD! | ||
| Ferrari Girl (Ferrarigirl)
New member Username: Ferrarigirl Post Number: 33 Registered: 8-2001 |
Peter,Paul&Magoo! Teaching contract was up, my money ran out touring around Australia, I missed my family and as Arnie once said, "I'll be back"! Last I heard my old GTB is apparently still sitting on a rolling frame unfinished. My mechanical mentor and family friend is now fully retired and waiting for us to get our hands dirty again. He likes the idea of a GT4 to play with,so we are both looking. Ciao. | ||
| Paul Sloan (Sloan83qv)
Member Username: Sloan83qv Post Number: 396 Registered: 3-2001 |
Dina, What happened to Australia? thought you went for good. | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Advanced Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 3429 Registered: 2-2001 |
Glad you are back on American soil. Magoo | ||
| Ferrarigirl (Ferrarigirl)
New member Username: Ferrarigirl Post Number: 31 Registered: 8-2001 |
Back in L.A.(Orange County).Working hard, no Ferrari but I am looking. Will only be able to afford a good GT4 or an average GTB. | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Advanced Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 3415 Registered: 2-2001 |
Well there's my girl. The orig. Ferrari Girl. Dina it is good to see you back on. I hope you plan to stay. You know, some how I don't think it was just heater hoses. Welcome back. | ||
| '75 308 GT4 (Peter)
Intermediate Member Username: Peter Post Number: 2155 Registered: 12-2000 |
Holy smokes Dina, where have you been!?! Nice to see you back...  | ||
| Dina (Ferrarigirl)
New member Username: Ferrarigirl Post Number: 30 Registered: 8-2001 |
You see, it took a post about "heater hoses" to get me back on line! | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Advanced Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 3402 Registered: 2-2001 |
You are correct Peter this was discussed, however posts do get lost and forgotten. | ||
| '75 308 GT4 (Peter)
Intermediate Member Username: Peter Post Number: 2151 Registered: 12-2000 |
This was discussed a week or two ago. The link I provided in that discussion was: http://server.ferrarichat.com/~ferrari/ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/112/6607.html | ||
| magoo (Magoo)
Advanced Member Username: Magoo Post Number: 3398 Registered: 2-2001 |
Try "Silicone hose." | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 379 Registered: 4-2002 |
I was searching the archives just for my own curiosity. I found mention that things are much easier if the fuel tank is loosened and moved a bit. Apparently, it can be moved an inch or two w/o disconnecting all the hoses, etc. This gives a bit of valuable clearance, but is (obviously) a lot easier than total removal. Unfortunately, lost the thread reference, but you can find it by doing a search on "heater hose". | ||
| J. Grande (Jay)
Member Username: Jay Post Number: 674 Registered: 10-2001 |
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| J. Grande (Jay)
Member Username: Jay Post Number: 673 Registered: 10-2001 |
Of course that is with the firewall out. Here is what it looks like now... | ||
| J. Grande (Jay)
Member Username: Jay Post Number: 672 Registered: 10-2001 |
I found a picture of what I think you are talking about. there are straps that hold the hose in place behind the firewall. If you attatch the new hose to the old it should just pull through. Obviously it is easier with the tank out (like I did) but not necessary.  | ||
| Bill V. (Doc)
Junior Member Username: Doc Post Number: 184 Registered: 9-2001 |
Thanks for the tips and for that previous thread. If I do have to move the gas tank, however, how do I go about accomplishing that? | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 377 Registered: 4-2002 |
Here is some conversation of the clamps or straps near the fuel tank that some cars have. I haven't found the photos yet. http://server.ferrarichat.com/~ferrari/ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/112/8855.html | ||
| J. Grande (Jay)
Member Username: Jay Post Number: 669 Registered: 10-2001 |
I did the same procedure J.R. described. Definately easier with two people but not necessary. Might as well change the vacuum line while you're at it. Also check the fuel lines between the tanks. If they have never been changed you might want to consider doing this also. They may appear okay from the outside but trust me they are rotting away inside! | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 374 Registered: 4-2002 |
Someone around here posted photos of a sheet metal clamp around both hoses, somewhere in the gas tank area. (Peter?) (Or was it on one of the DIY Ferrari sites?) However, since I've heard of people just pulling new ones thru as J.R. describes, it must not be on all cars. | ||
| J. R. Vallandingham (Jrvall)
New member Username: Jrvall Post Number: 12 Registered: 11-2002 |
The way I've done it in the past is to splice the new hose onto the old hose and 'pull' the new hose through. Use a metal hose splice, with tie wraps, not hose clamps, lube the hose and pull the new hose thru while pulling the old hose out. Usually takes two people, one on each end convinceing the hose to mind it's manners ;-). | ||
| Bill V. (Doc)
Junior Member Username: Doc Post Number: 183 Registered: 9-2001 |
In order to change the 12' foot heater hose in my car, I understand that I may have to move or remove the gas tank out of the way. What is the proper/ safe procedure for this job? Also, are there any clips /fasteners on this hose behind the gas tank ? |