Hey Zone, replacing fuel lines at weekend and would like to know if it is a difficult job to do and is there any problems i should watch out for ?
many thanks
fuel lines
Moderator: martauto
first thing depressurize the system
take out the fuse for pump
run it till it runs out of petrol
then disconnect battery
now you safe m8
someone be along in a minute with more details i'm sure
take out the fuse for pump
run it till it runs out of petrol
then disconnect battery
now you safe m8
someone be along in a minute with more details i'm sure
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smithy318i
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Fuse 11 ...chief wrote:take out the fuse for pump
There will still be fuel in the pipes so you will need a container to catch the fuel.
Before you remove any of the pipes, mark the feed pipe at each end with some electrical tape (or a magic marker etc) This will prevent you getting them mixed up.
The screws holding the plastic clips will break when you remove the pipes.
When i did mine, I turned them upside down and used a screw to fix them back to the car.
If you don't have pre-formed fuel lines from the dealer you will find it easier to bend the new pipes to shape by removing the old ones, then using them as a template. Also heat will help with the bending.
I've just ordered the metal fuel lines from a dealer, hopefully be here in a couple of days.
Some kind kind person tried to cut the fuel lines with a pair of side cutters and crimped the pipe real bad - but i guess judging by the rust on them it they're innings were over!
Thanks for the advise
Some kind kind person tried to cut the fuel lines with a pair of side cutters and crimped the pipe real bad - but i guess judging by the rust on them it they're innings were over!
Thanks for the advise