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Fuel line to fuel filter cracked need help asap

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Jays98GTP

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Went to replace the fuel filter and the line was rusted to crap an cracked on one turn. I cant tell where the line goes up to and obviously i cant take it in. How hard is it to replace? where exactly does that line lead up to? Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks
 


Someones had to replace a line sometime. I tried following the line from underneath even with the tire off but the lines cross i cant see a damn thing and now im wondering if its one solid line that leads to the fuel rail or does it meet another line by the firewall
 
I think it meets another line. I'd call you local dealership parts dept. and see what they have to say. You could just cut that cracked part off and put a rubber hose over it and patch it to the fuel filter with hose clamps for a temp fix. I just tried to look this up on alldata and they don't really show schematics. You'll probably have to call a dealership and get a new fuel line. :(
 
you realize you dont turn the nut on the line right? you hold that end and turn the filter....thats prolly why you cracked it.
 
kfish said:
you realize you dont turn the nut on the line right? you hold that end and turn the filter....thats prolly why you cracked it.
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not to revive an old thread but your tip about un-screwing the filter to get it off was a lifesaver. i had the classic can't get the filter off until i came across your thread and tried it and it came right off. i, like alot off other people didn't realise that's how you do it. a million thank's for a great tip....
 
I did the same thing with mine. I cmpletely twisted the fuel line shut trying to twist off the filter. I ended up cutting the fuel line and running a compression fitting. No leaks for 2 1/2 years. Worked out great for me. I just bought a piece of pipe and a fitting from autozone.
 


OrangeL67 said:
I did the same thing with mine. I cmpletely twisted the fuel line shut trying to twist off the filter. I ended up cutting the fuel line and running a compression fitting. No leaks for 2 1/2 years. Worked out great for me. I just bought a piece of pipe and a fitting from autozone.
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I almost felt your pain today doing mine filter. I thought it best to stop and research it on this forum and then i ran into kfish's eloquent tip....
 
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