quick connect fuel line repair hack
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- Опубликовано: 3 окт 2022
- Hummer H2 fuel pump lines were stuck and rusted into the plastic lines. These lines are discontinued so I bought ends and replaced the pulled out pieces as well as the first o-ring.
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I guess alot of us are doing this...thanks for the tips...going out in my driveway in 28 degrees to put mine back together....
I try to remember to record tips but it's rare.
Thanks man i was about to change fuel line or connector
You're welcome. I wish I had more secrets to share. Most of the stuff I work on is beyond what an average mechanic can do so I don't even bother recording it. I haven't been able to take shortcuts in a while. Seems like every job I do is taking 8-16 hours for oil or antifreeze leaks. My hummer is my baby though
Someone else commented just cut the end off and put the new one on. For starters it's not like there's extra fuel line to work with and that plastic is so old and hard I wasn't taking any chances. Only had to do it because my fuel pump was rotted and leaking.
Hey dude I broke the housing how do I remove the connector to replace instead of replacing the line
You forgot to turn the stove on, and show us the flaming hack.
I'm troubleshooting vw t5 smoke from engine bay...
One question; when you grab these connectors, on the filter, is the free turning movement of the connector before removal, an indication of worn o-rings?
If not, why not?
As far as I know or have come across, every fuel line or evap line that is plastic with o-rings and a clip is free spinning. Usually if it leaks it's because the o-ring dried out and cracked like dry rot on a tire hence evap leaks or in the case of a fuel line they'll usually never have an issue at a point where they're connected to another plastic fuel line like an extension like I just ran into on a grand cherokee today but they'll eventually run into issues if they're connected to a metal tube like a filter, fuel pump if it's steel, or at the rail but usually not because water and salt typically doesn't reach the top of your motor. In the case of steel pump and filter, they rust and rot and it eventually works it's way into the o-ring area causing a leak or wasn't leaking until you moved it working on it....lol The gasoline kind of keeps the o-rings in good shape on the inside I believe but you can't just use any plain o-ring with gasoline because it will disintegrate the o-ring, same with any rubber not meant for fuel. As far as them not leaving with just o-rings and spinning, just like any other thing with a seal. Hydraulic pistons, shocks, etc. O-rings act as a seal is all.
I just looked up a t5 filter on ebay assuming it's the right one, 4 connectors coming out the same end of the filter, yes that type should definitely all free spin but not leak at all even when spinning them.
@@james102377 Thanks James. I am somewhat new on diesels which is why I need to buy a workshop manual.
It is my suspected air leaking into the line. I had this problem since I ran it out of diesel and changed the filter because of it.
Yes, 4 connector is more common, my AXE variant is using only 2 outlets. They have a 7.89 outlet and 9.89 one.
7.89 uses 12mm out 8 mm in 2mm thick. After going to the general store, and looking through my boxes, I have found only 2 which I will try to fit today.
They were found after I bought: new VF cinnector, new VM connector, A/C o- ring box, containing the 12mm. total $31AUD of fifty USA cents for the lot.
My motto; buy first, waste time and run hokus pokus experiments later. I live the country and delivery takes 1 - 2 weeks.
I will try to get 2 dodgy rings I found, later today. If I don't get them, MY stove might be coming on, for real...
I think diesel doesn't corrode rubber as much, old ones look hard and shrunk from aussie heat.
I'm having trouble getting the white clip back on
Make sure it's turned the right way.
There's 2 nubs that face inward. You have to spread those lightly with a pick or small flathead to get it over the tube. If that's what you're talking about, that goes on the metal tube itself and still snaps into the black part one of two directions.
I tried this, but my moronic self used a Chinesium O ring from an Amazon kit thinking it would work. Held up two days then dissolved like TP in water, time to get some Viton...
😂😂😂I can't remember what I did the same thing on years ago in a bike carburetor but ended up with the same problem. Don't think it was a case of cheap o-ring though. Apparently certain types aren't meant to be exposed to gasoline or any chemicals. Some are only good for sealing air.....lol
Thanks worked on my fuel filter quick connects. Thanks so much
Why are we on the stove with fuel line elements? 🧐
Gas, gasoline, not too much of a difference as far as flammability.....lol I needed the light and a white background in case I dropped anything.
@@james102377 😊
Im going to try this method out on my buick park avenue 2004 fuel line...they said ill have to go to junk yard...ill rather this method..
Especially if it's too much trouble to get the whole line out and you can manage it while it's still in the vehicle. I had to drop my tank for the fuel pump anyways and the metal piece broke off inside the line so I had to dig it out.
@james102377 I got them pieces to get the O rings my good brother...the yellow o rings did nt fit...was to small..
The orings were to small? I almost think they sold 2 different sizes. If that's the case then it's probably the other size. I almost think I had to measure the outlet to make sure I got the right size.
I just looked on ebay and Amazon and I do see fuel line quick connects from 1/4" to 5/8" so you'd definitely want to measure the outlet
@james102377 man u are swell dude big bro..thxz for info
But.... why the stove?😂
Because of the light and easier to find on white if I dropped something.....lol
@@james102377 nah just had to fuck with ya lol good video🤘
talk about making a mountain out of a molehill,,,,just cut the old fitting off and replace with the new fitting ,,
Do you really think it would be that easy trying to stuff new fittings in 20 year old harf plastic fuel lines? I don't think so. On top of that, the length of the line is very specific seeing it goes right to the fuel filter at the end of the tank and there's really no extra line to work with. If you want to take the chance, more power to you....lol
@@james102377 old plastic fuel lines will take the fitting ,,you just need to put the end of the line into hot water for a few minutes and push the fitting on same applies to new fuel lines ..good luck ,,,
The oring swap worked out perfect and most likely took less time than boiling water....lol thanks for the advice should I need to again on something though.
@@eddielloyd4070could make your own videos
Your video is bad have of what you are showing you cannot see it too much moving and not showing what you are doing you can't demonstrate with one hand and video with the other hand couldn't see much of what you were doing 😢😢😢😢
If you have yours in front of you or the couplers from the parts store, you'd be able to see and tell what I was doing. Others understood and have done it.