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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 01:15 PM
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Did the fuel contain any mixture of ethanol?

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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 06:50 PM
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drive it with out hitting boost and a fuel stabilizer or cleaner wouldn't hurt. I have owned plenty of motorcycles that are just for track and have left gas in them for long periods of time even 2 years when funds got low and couldn't afford to take them to the track. i have also owned 2 stroke dirt bikes and atvs now those i would say u have to clean out for some reason i would always have big issues with gas oil/mix, they would always gum up. point being u will be fine on pump gas just drive it
Old Feb 10, 2013 | 08:15 PM
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Gas in the tank is 93 winter blend with up to 10% ethanol.

Today i bought some techron fuel system cleaner and will put it in the tank before i bring it to the dealership.

I'm thinking about putting regular oil in there for few miles and than drain it so it can get flushed after that use RP HPS.
any feedback on using regular oil just to flush the system ?
Old Feb 11, 2013 | 11:00 AM
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i would just use mobil 1 sun instead of RP. also to me any name brand syn will be fine just change it every 2-2500 miles.
Old Feb 11, 2013 | 01:35 PM
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Cypen gas out of tank.

3 bottles of Motul will do it.
http://www.dezod.com/pd-motul-1l-bot...uid-105-qt.cfm
Old Feb 21, 2013 | 04:22 AM
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I suggest remove your fuel line near brake line its easy to remove and install a hose ,over ride your fuel pump and it will completely drain out your fuel tank. .
Old Mar 29, 2013 | 12:12 PM
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Hello everyone again !

A little update, yesterday we replaced the timing chain tensioner tried to start the vehicle and immediately smelled gasoline everywhere. Looked under the car and there is 2 puddles.
1st puddle around the rear tire and second puddle is underneath the firewall.

Ptuning fuel system is leaking!

Fuel system is brand new and only has 200-300 miles on it or less BUT the car has been stationary for the past 2,5 years.

Is it possible that all of the fittings are just low quality and lost their grip or rotted out or what else?

Has ANYONE had any issues with Ptuning systems ?

I'm going to call them today and hopefully they will be able to help me out somehow.
Old Mar 30, 2013 | 02:26 AM
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who knows mang, if it were me id try to check the fittings and make sure all hoses are seated and fittings german (goodantight).

just a side note: iv posted pics of an engine harness from a car that had been sitting for just a couple of months after a rat got ahold of it....it wouldnt surprise me if you find some chew marks around if youve got a rat problem in the neighborhood.
Old Mar 30, 2013 | 03:12 AM
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Its not the fuel system check lines, check fittings, and check injector o-rings. Since it sat so long check hoses for dry rot or rats eating at the rubber.

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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 04:21 AM
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All right thanks guys.
I'll check those things this week.
Old Apr 1, 2013 | 04:39 PM
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Spoke with Ptuning today and they offered me all of the new lines with fittings for $189.

What do you guys think about that?
Old Apr 2, 2013 | 03:37 AM
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That's pretty good considering it's two years old.
Old Apr 2, 2013 | 06:48 PM
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Has anyone removed the fuel tank themselves ? how hard is it to swap all of the lines ?
Old Apr 2, 2013 | 06:55 PM
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You don't have to remove the tank just take off the rear seat bottom, lift the center metal cover out of the way and the start of your lines are there, then jackup your car to get to the rest.

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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 03:56 AM
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so swapping all of the lines can technically be done in the driveway ?

A shop wants $300 to swap all of my lines, that includes dropping the fuel tank and taking the old fuel out of it.
Old Apr 3, 2013 | 10:28 AM
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Yes, I installed the whole kit in the driveway with a floor jack. Its easy.

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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 02:43 PM
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How long did it take you ?
Old Apr 3, 2013 | 04:16 PM
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Will you be drinking while doing it. Lmao. Its easy hardest part is routing the lines under the car. I really don't remember its been a while but maybe 2 1/2 - 3 hrs

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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 04:17 PM
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Whole fuel system though and removing my old return line.

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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 06:38 PM
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Got ya!

thanks man.. just ordered all of new fittings and lines.

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