Fuel Line - Replace or Repair?
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Fuel Line - Replace or Repair?
Hey all! You've been a great help as I track this leak down (and how to get to it). Now that I'm there, I have a simple question for you....
I've tracked my fuel leak to the supply line at the driver side, front of the engine. Alternator is removed and I've gotten the line disconnected from the check valve.
Now, my question is - should I just replace the entire line, or can that one end be fixed? It's the original rigid line, if I've read correctly there is a rubber seal at the end of the line.
Is it worth it to replace the seal, or just replace the entire line. And, if replacing the entire line, do I need to do the other line too? I'm not ready for a fuel mod, so I'm trying to KISS right now.
THANKS ALL!
I've tracked my fuel leak to the supply line at the driver side, front of the engine. Alternator is removed and I've gotten the line disconnected from the check valve.
Now, my question is - should I just replace the entire line, or can that one end be fixed? It's the original rigid line, if I've read correctly there is a rubber seal at the end of the line.
Is it worth it to replace the seal, or just replace the entire line. And, if replacing the entire line, do I need to do the other line too? I'm not ready for a fuel mod, so I'm trying to KISS right now.
THANKS ALL!
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if its just the o-ring that is leaking i dont see any reason to replace the whole line. you should be able to get the o-ring from the dealer or if you have someone local that selles them you can bring it in and they should be able to match it up. just make sure it is a "viton" o-ring
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Hey. Thanks for the picture! Pictures rock!
I finally got that seal out, and got the parts from the local dealer. BTW - you gotta buy the kit which is all 4 seals, + two larger ones. Lovely.
Finally got it back together last night, and got the compartment cleaned up. I'm hoping the right rear line isn't leaking too. Ick! On to look for other leaks. (I'm pretty sure there's an oil leak somewhere too)....
THANKS for all the help and patience!
I finally got that seal out, and got the parts from the local dealer. BTW - you gotta buy the kit which is all 4 seals, + two larger ones. Lovely.
Finally got it back together last night, and got the compartment cleaned up. I'm hoping the right rear line isn't leaking too. Ick! On to look for other leaks. (I'm pretty sure there's an oil leak somewhere too)....
THANKS for all the help and patience!
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