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[Marks481]

Do you think my gas is boiling? That sounds serious to me.

Probably. But not as serious as it sounds unless it prevents your engine from running (which would be vapor lock, when the gas flashing to vapor prevents your fuel pump from pumping the gas).

I had a ratty porsche (ie VW) 914 when I was a kid, and in the summer, the close proximity of the fuel pump to the exhaust pipe meant the fuel would boil in the pump, and it would stop pumping. The engine would stop until it cooled down. I read about a 914 "drive-in" in California where about a hundred 914s died on the side of the road due to vapor-lock.... I wonder if there are even 100 914s in existence today?

The fix was of course to move the electric fuel pump AWAY from the exhaust manifold, and put an insulating sheath around the gas lines.

Regardless, get rid of the stupid tygon hose and replace it with good black rubber gas lines. The following types of insulation around your gas line might also be a good idea:

Design Engineering DEI 010418 - DEI Heat Sheaths – SummitRacing.com
Design Engineering DEI 010421 - DEI Cool Tube Extremes – SummitRacing.com

 

[J_J]

I gave away a 914 last year. .It had been sitting about 5 years. Have to many vehicles.

 

[Gravy]

I'm pretty sure that most 914's have long ago rusted away. Too bad - they were a lot of fun.

 

[woodlandfarms]

Ugghh I wish i had known you had a project 914. I just let the charger go and am looking for a fun project... Slap a subaru engine in that bad boy and you would have a great little rocket...

Oh Well....