fuel line repair

[NovaSS]

I cut a poly fuel line while removing an engine. can the lines be spiced or do i have to replace the entire line?

On another note can the lines be replaced with braided steel?

 

[pitcrew207]

well my car had a nice little cut in it so i got a fuel line barb and just cut the line and slide the barb in each side then put rubber hose over it and clamped each side, probably cost me like 5 dollars for everything.

 

[SHOtime2511]

you could probably rig somthing up...
but for saftys sake id replace the line,there too soft to just get a peice of hose and clamp each end.

 

[projectSHO89]

The set of lines will cost over $120 if they're still available. That's crazy. The lines are not available individually, it at all anymore.

Just pick up a barbed splice from NAPA or Advance Auto Parts and install it with some hose clamps. My 89 has had one in the supply line for four years.

Steve

 

[etc1006]

IIRC Advance had the fuel line repair kits over by the wiper blades... Nova, where in MD are you? I'm moving back to Balto at the end of the month!

 

[NovaSS]

Im on the eastern shore, right next to the maryland / delaware state line. I moved back here after spending 12 years in Kalifronia. I have been back here 13 years. Best choice I ever made.

 

[etc1006]

Unfortunately I have to move back for financial/job reasons. The steel mills around here are the towns... They are dying, I can't bring myself to drive to Pittsburgh for a $10/hr job at these gas prices and sit in traffic. I've been unemployed for almost 10 months and no unemployment left... Yeah, I know there'll be traffic in B'more, too. My Mom and step-dad offered for us to live with them for awile till we got better off. I'm originally from there. My wife is from here. I love how quiet it is here... Dunno where we will go when we're ready... I added you to my buddy list, gimme a hollar whenever you head toward B'more!

 

[Paul]

They have a locking connector that should have been released It would have been better if this was done.... I had to do this repair and the proceedure is get a cup of boiling water and place the end of the line in it to soften it and then push it back on the proper barbed connector. Fact;Boiling water will burn fingers!

 

[jeanrw2000]

NAPA has what you are looking for they have different set ups.

Item: No: 730-4911 QuickDisConnect Unions for Nylon Fuel Lines. it will cost about between 2 to 5 dollars very easy to fix, a 5/16" should be the size you will need they have other sizes but i think 5/16" will do.
good luck