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JO-0321

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Hey all…I bought it. It’s in phenomenal shape. It was definitely a good deal! The diesel leak is definitely the return lines.

Speaking of…where would you recommend getting replacement lines?I stopped at a local auto parts shop and they don’t carry the cloth wrapped stuff. Maybe the cloth wrap isn’t necessary…or maybe a specific auto parts shopis known to have that on hand? Would like to find locally so I can at least give the kiddo a ride around the block this evening.
 

mgFray

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I source most of my replacement parts from MacMotors or KASCAR (real4wd). I've not bought replacement lines though. A few of the 'bulk' parts, I was able to search the part info from the service manual and find the original hoses in bulk and buy them that way. (Usually Amazon, Rock Auto or the local auto parts store.)
 

Coug

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my truck didn't have cloth covered lines. Not really necessary to have the cloth on them; it just makes the outside a little tougher against abrasion. Make sure they aren't rubbing on anything (most should just be hanging out in the open anyway)
 

Mogman

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Hey all…I bought it. It’s in phenomenal shape. It was definitely a good deal! The diesel leak is definitely the return lines.

Speaking of…where would you recommend getting replacement lines?I stopped at a local auto parts shop and they don’t carry the cloth wrapped stuff. Maybe the cloth wrap isn’t necessary…or maybe a specific auto parts shopis known to have that on hand? Would like to find locally so I can at least give the kiddo a ride around the block this evening.
Would be the same size as the civy 6.2/6.5L so you should be able to get them locally.
 

Milcommoguy

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Hey all…I bought it. It’s in phenomenal shape. It was definitely a good deal! The diesel leak is definitely the return lines.

Speaking of…where would you recommend getting replacement lines?I stopped at a local auto parts shop and they don’t carry the cloth wrapped stuff. Maybe the cloth wrap isn’t necessary…or maybe a specific auto parts shopis known to have that on hand? Would like to find locally so I can at least give the kiddo a ride around the block this evening.
When not sure of what it is or how it works or what I need or where... I have found just search it here in the forums . In this where question I found this:

Now it is one of my posts, from the time machine with other posts. Searched >return lines and BINGO..... good info. Hope this helps.


Let your fingers do the walking, CAMO
 
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Milcommoguy

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When not sure of what it is or how it works or what I need or where... I have found just search it here in the forums . In this where question I found this:

Now it is one of my post, from the time machine with other posts. Searched >return lines and BINGO..... good info. Hope this helps.


Let your fingers do the walking, CAMO
AND ANOTHER...


Still walking, CAMO
 
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