Fuel line repair

NoParticularName · Mar 22, 2017

Hello,

I did broke a fuel line while trying to remove the connector ... How can I repair this ?

lwarrior1016 · Mar 22, 2017

unfortunately, you have very few options here. You can buy a new set of the steel fuel lines and replace the whole thing or you can replace the removable fitting with a rubber hose and clamp it on to the broken line.

NoParticularName · Mar 22, 2017

Is this a good idea to try with some compression fittings ?

lwarrior1016 · Mar 22, 2017

NoParticularName said:
Is this a good idea to try with some compression fittings ?

Ive never worked with compression fitting on fuel line before. If you could cut the line so that hump was out of it, you could slip on a compression nut and make a fitting for a new line, or am I thinking about that wrong?

ttocs · Mar 22, 2017

I am not seeing any reason you can't cut that end off and reflair it myself. you can rent/borrow the tool from vatozone

NoParticularName · Mar 22, 2017

lwarrior1016 said:
Ive never worked with compression fitting on fuel line before. If you could cut the line so that hump was out of it, you could slip on a compression nut and make a fitting for a new line, or am I thinking about that wrong?

I think you're not out of the way at all ... I did talk to someone today that have done the same repair, and it still good to go without any problems. I did buy the compression fitting today, I will see tomorrow if it can be possible.

ttocs said:
I am not seeing any reason you can't cut that end off and reflair it myself. you can rent/borrow the tool from vatozone

What tool are you talking about ? Thx !

ttocs · Mar 22, 2017

a line flaring tool. Do a search on youtube and it will show how to use it but its really are not hard to repair that. You would probably need to remove that line mount right before the bend but after that just cut the end off by the old flare and then start your new one. A line cutting tool is not that expensive but does help to make a straight cut which is important.

lwarrior1016 · Mar 23, 2017

Had to edit this because I was completely wrong. Good idea Scott.

NoParticularName · Mar 23, 2017

ttocs said:
a line flaring tool. Do a search on youtube and it will show how to use it but its really are not hard to repair that. You would probably need to remove that line mount right before the bend but after that just cut the end off by the old flare and then start your new one. A line cutting tool is not that expensive but does help to make a straight cut which is important.

You're right ! This is what I've found : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGLsX6appI8 . This tool is able to flare a "push connect" end, which I need. Now, I have to found to tool somewhere in Canada to rent it ....

NoParticularName · Mar 24, 2017

After investigations, my main problem is to remove the broken line in the quick connector. I did try to remove it with pliers without sucess. Also tried with a screw and pulling ...

ttocs · Mar 24, 2017

try some air from the compressor maybe from the other end? Magnet?

NoParticularName · Mar 25, 2017

ttocs said:
try some air from the compressor maybe from the other end? Magnet?

It's completely stuck in there ... Magnet will be useless in this case. I'm think replacing the whole kit, easier, but very expensive.

lwarrior1016 · Mar 25, 2017

NoParticularName said:
It's completely stuck in there ... Magnet will be useless in this case. I'm think replacing the whole kit, easier, but very expensive.

which rubber line is that, that has the piece stuck in it?

NoParticularName · Mar 25, 2017

lwarrior1016 said:
which rubber line is that, that has the piece stuck in it?

It's near the fuel filter, just in front of the fuel tank.

lwarrior1016 · Mar 25, 2017

NoParticularName said:
It's near the fuel filter, just in front of the fuel tank.

This is the one that goes to the fuel pump right? What year is your car? It looks like that piece is just rusted in there. You may have to replace that hose with a rubber fuel hose and clamps.

ttocs · Mar 25, 2017

maybe throw a torch on it and see if a little heat helps is.

Now I pray that you see the sarcasm in recommending holding a torch to your fuel lines and do not take that advice no matter how long they have been dry....

NoParticularName · Mar 26, 2017

lwarrior1016 said:
This is the one that goes to the fuel pump right? What year is your car? It looks like that piece is just rusted in there. You may have to replace that hose with a rubber fuel hose and clamps.

Nop, this is the one between the fuel filter and the main lines ... It's a 96. If there were be those between the filter and the tank it would be easier IMO.

ttocs said:
maybe throw a torch on it and see if a little heat helps is.

Now I pray that you see the sarcasm in recommending holding a torch to your fuel lines and do not take that advice no matter how long they have been dry....

Hahaha, like that !