The hood release cable pulls on the drivers side first, and from that latch to the passengers side. Easy/maybe fix; spray lube inside both latch mechanisms. Then coat the U shaped catch piece's on the hood liberally with heavy grease. I do this as one of those general maintenance things. If that doe...

Prices vary across the country, but I'd guess a shop would be in the $1800 range. A few other bits and pieces have to be purchased as well to do the job, plus there is the potential for " job creep ", so keep that in mind. Guessing again, but you could probably do it yourself for around $3...

Heater would still work, even with a small leak. Check under the drivers side carpet for moisture. You could just add a second hose clamp along side the existing one, and that would most likely stop it from coming off. Only problem is that the pressure might then blow something else out that isn't a...

I'm afraid not at all. I am running a different fuel pump, wiring for it, and injectors, but still the original FPR.
I'm guessing that the tune is link which makes it all work. But you might try over at S.S. and see if someone over there has done what you're doing. Worth a try....

Hey now, no politics. Only the flag option which is fine( though it would be nice to opt out of that as well ). It can lead to a minefield, and the folks who run this place don't want it blowing up :) . Think of it as a Volvo Garden of Eden. Oops, I might have just stepped on something. S.S. is Swed...

Start a pole for laughs and giggles.

I vote - Scrap it.

I would take a short length of heater hose, split it and put it over that plastic hose before that one breaks.
I imagine that you could also cut that bad section out and replace with a piece of rubber hose, though it might need to be fuel rated.

Good catch there Chuck !

Why not just try it and let us know ....

Damn ! Hate to say it, but that gold color material is probably bearings. It must have been driven a bit without oil.
Junkyard engine would not be too much $$$.