Fuel Line - DIY replacement?
05-14-09, 09:55 AM
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Fuel Line - DIY replacement?
Hello,
I've just purchased a 1988 GXL, and have a few items to deal with before I can get her safety checked and on the road. One item is a rusted (but not yet leaking) fuel line. I've been quoted $250 (CDN) for the repair, but I'm a cheap guy, so if I can save a few bucks and do it myself, I just might.
I'm decent with wrenches and sockets, but not a registered mechanic by any means. Would you all recommend that I leave the fuel line replacement to the experts, or is it something that can be handled by a weekend warrior?
Thanks in advance for your input.
-Greg.
I've just purchased a 1988 GXL, and have a few items to deal with before I can get her safety checked and on the road. One item is a rusted (but not yet leaking) fuel line. I've been quoted $250 (CDN) for the repair, but I'm a cheap guy, so if I can save a few bucks and do it myself, I just might.
I'm decent with wrenches and sockets, but not a registered mechanic by any means. Would you all recommend that I leave the fuel line replacement to the experts, or is it something that can be handled by a weekend warrior?
Thanks in advance for your input.
-Greg.
05-15-09, 10:56 AM
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You can probably handle it. Buy a length of steel fuel line at the parts store and go to town. A bending spring like you would use to plumb a set of household taps will help you make the curves.
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