fuel line waltz
#1
fuel line waltz
Besides my other problems I noticed a fuel leak coming out of the main fuel line at the lowest point of the left rear wheelwell. I traced the drip up to a really bad looking area (about 4 inches up the incline), What is a good fix for this? should I hacksaw the area out and use 4 hose clamps and some 3/8s hp fuel line and live with it or should I run a new line(I don't have much money but I have rivets and a dremel.) Or is there some kind of way I can seal it with something?
I just want some ideas and yes I searched.
edit: should I trying using the uv stuff and a blacklight to make sure the leak isn't coming from somewhere else?
I just want some ideas and yes I searched.
edit: should I trying using the uv stuff and a blacklight to make sure the leak isn't coming from somewhere else?
Last edited by lupin; 08-31-06 at 05:20 PM.
#5
Originally Posted by RETed
How about...replace the whole line?
-Ted
-Ted
and the rivets and stainless boat clamps with the dremel will hold the line up under the car. I didn't want to use rubber line though(I already have the line jerry rigged).
#6
Originally Posted by classicauto
if you can make a flaring kit out of those rivets and that dremel, you can replace the entire section with about $20 worth of steel line and $3 worth of new fittings.
I am bad at explaining things but where do you think I could pickup the line and fittings? Could I use the line and fittings made for boiler?
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#8
all I need to do is flare it and it will hold up with a hose clamp? The broken part to of the line is very close to the tank but I can't seem to follow the fuel lines up there, what is my best way to tackle it? Right now my jerry rigged line seems to come close to the exhaust, I will prolly figure out something.
#9
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Originally Posted by lupin
okay ted please tell me where I could pick up a stock replacement?
The size is 5/16".
Any good auto parts store should be able to get it for you.
If this is the metal line part, which is sounds like, how about getting a used replacement?
-Ted
#10
I already have over 24 ft of the 3/8 rubber hose. I replaced all my rubber fuel lines (and ran jerry lines just for the time while it doesn't leave garage) except for the ones in the rear of the car but I can't see them (do I have to drop the tank). I am not completely sure if it is the metal lines but where it looks like the leak was coming from it is all pealing off and I am positive that it's the area. I prolly should use the uv stuff and a blacklight.
#12
Originally Posted by White87FC
Or just turn the key on. When the pump primes, the pressure will force fuel out of the hole pretty rapidly.
And yes, the rubber hose is 5/16ths, not 3/8ths as I previously stated.
And yes, the rubber hose is 5/16ths, not 3/8ths as I previously stated.
and I didn't want to get fuel on the garage floor again ^_^ but I guess it will be the best method of action, I might get the uv stuff just to make sure with a black light.
I also will go ahead with the flared method after I find it. thx for the help guys
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That 3/8" stuff you're using...
Is it rated for fuel injection???
Fuel injection hose is like $5+ per foot!
If you have 20+ feet of it, we're talking over $100 worth of hose you bought???
I bet you bought carb stuff, which is like $1 / foot, and it's leaking...
-Ted
Is it rated for fuel injection???
Fuel injection hose is like $5+ per foot!
If you have 20+ feet of it, we're talking over $100 worth of hose you bought???
I bet you bought carb stuff, which is like $1 / foot, and it's leaking...
-Ted
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