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Fuel Filter & lines - what to do?

Personally...I'd rather use a brake type flare/bubble connection. It stands up to the pressure rating you need whereas a compression fitting isn't rated for it.
 


true, but ive had them on every line possible over the years, never a failure. brake, trans, fuel. i got 2 on my car now for a brake line repair.

for 2 bucks each, its worth it to me.
 
But, to emulate that S-curve I'll need to use a nylon plasticy line, no? Which would connect to a connector attached to the filter, and a compression fitting wherever I cut off the line?
 
if you cant bend the metal line if its not soft enough to do by hand, you use a small metal pipe bender. small one is maybe 10 bucks or so. but a pvc tube or round pipe will also work. as long as your not making the turn to tight.

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*head explodes from options and opinions*

I'll go to Hedahls after class and see what they have that I can get right now to repair it, at least for now.
 


Kaiser Pontiac said:
@HOR,
What year/part # Impala filter would I need?

I can always Jimmy-up a hose to that - and if it doesn't work I can just get http://www.amazon.com/Dorman-800-054-Nylon-Fuel-Repairkit/dp/B000CIR1NY?tag=viglink25855-20 . I have to buy a new filter anyways, this way if the hose doesn't work I can still go to a better solution than the original set-up without buying another filter.
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I don't remember what year. IIRC it was an Impala. I'll look when I get home

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ScottyDoggs said:
true, but ive had them on every line possible over the years, never a failure. brake, trans, fuel. i got 2 on my car now for a brake line repair.

for 2 bucks each, its worth it to me.
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Well not gonna lie but you're cheap as hell....lol

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Yeah, my brother did the same thing on his 90s Grand Am a number of years back and it held fine. I think I'll just watch it closely for a couple weeks and if it seems to be holding good I'll leave it alone - if it doesn't hold right I'll do something with compression fittings and such.

Thanks for all the help and input guys, really appreciate it!
 
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