Please change all your 'auto parts store slotted hose clamps' to BMW solid style hose clamps.
Andrew "tol' me so"...
Fixed the leak, buttoned it back up, put it to bed. Planned a weekend drive, but flipped the hood just to double-check my work... I found gas
cascading down the intake side of the block!
Oh well, defaulted to the Funmobile and had a great drive with the Inka Tii.
Now back to Andrew's advice. The fuel rail is interesting, because the diameter allows for an 8mm fuel hose to slip on easily. But those cheapo "auto store" clamps just naturally deform the hose and cause it to leak.
I sourced clamps from JEGS and they fit the bill.
This time I wanted to get it right, so I replaced all clamps and hose sections in the top end.
As I was putting everything together, I started thinking that I've never checked first-hand my fuel pressure. Then I thought if I wanted to adjust it, it would make sense to make the regulator more accessible.
I confirmed the #3 and #4 runners will fit around it, but then I researched the normal position on the forum and found it can be accessed under the plenum, so I reverted back to the standard mount and put everything back together.
I couldn't get the fittings for the pressure gauge to seal, so I passed on that exercise for the moment.
When I first received the car and submitted it for inspection, they failed me for a brake fluid leak from the brake booster. I replaced the master cylinder, but the leak had damaged some paint on the fuel filter and front rail (still to be fully addressed).
Interesting that the replacement filter is slightly larger.
Probably a good thing that I changed it.
The sensor connector on the Aux Air Valve was cracked, so I cut away the connector plastic free up the connectors and replace the boot
Cutting away these connectors can easily end in a trip to the emergency room, so I'm really careful, and usually use a wooden spatula to support the connector and act as a cutting board.
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