So I just did a complete fuel system maintenance set. As soon as i put the slightest tension on the output fuel hose from the fuel filter, the filter mount bracket separated from the frame. It appears that this bracket was mounted by 2 rubber mounts that were adhered via a glue to the frame.

Leaving this alone would mean that the weight of the filter would be applied to the output fuel hose, which just seems like a really bad idea. Is there a simple fix for this, as in buying new bolt/rubber mounts and re-gluing them?

Thanks in advance

Matt

 

Double sided tape? Drill a hole and through bolt it? JB weld? You really can't figure this out?

 

Space constraints and environmental conditions are slightly driving the question. The proximity of the transmission, master cylinders, motor and a few other things preclude drilling. Double sided tapes and most adhesives are viewed by most as a less then permanent (or reliable) solution for this type of mounting. Especially in an environment so populated by petrol leaks. JBWeld had crossed my mind, but seems like a half hearted attempt.

I was just hoping that there was a more permanent, widely accepted solution.

 

The rubber isolation mounts are NOT glued to the frame, there is a stud on either end and they thread into the chassis. They are essentially identical to the iso mount that your AC hardline is held to it's firewall bracket with.
They are very common parts on lots of cars (so a junkyard would be a rich source) and are available from places like Pep Boys as well.

 

Thanks a bunch man.

Matt