my high pressure fuel line ruptured about a week ago. obviously, i need to replace the whole line.

my questions are:

is it a specific line that i need? what size line? should i replace the fittings? any special tools i need?

and would it be easier to drop the tank, or remove the bed?

thanks in advance fellas!

 

Bump!!!

 

Get a complete line from the dealer. There are 2 halves. The front half has the rubber end fixed to the steel.

 

Only special tool you need is the disconnect tool. You can get 'em at the parts store. I believe it is 3/8ths for the fuel line.

 

I still can't figure that one out. I pinch both ends between my fingers and push it out. Thus, I once again prove that I kick-***.

 

i agree with v dub!

where did it rupture? the half that extends from the pump to the underneath the firewall is about $100, and needless to say a dealer-only item

 

$100 ? I replaced both halves on my 98 due to the nightmare I went through with the junk Carter fuel pumps. It wasn't even 50 bucks for both. Of course I guess it doesn't really matter, dealer only.

 

I'm replacing mine tomorrow. I'll be making my own though. I have a hydraulic flare tool that can make the disconnect fitting going to the flexible steel line. The pump end may end up just getting a fuel hose and some clamps. I'm doing the pump assembly as well on my v10. Stupid fuel filter design.

 

when did you replace yours zman?

damn STEALERSHIP!

good luck with the clamps...

 

so let me get this right....

the fuel line is a 2 piece, and since it ruptured right at the fitting above my tank, i only need to back half?

my fuel pump is on top of my tank right? thats where the fitting is?


does anyone have a picture of this?


sorry, i havnt dealt with this before and the dealer said the part is non returnable so i want to be right