Pinhole in a fuel line

[95atxsho]

What should i do? Any repair method for fixing a fuel line? It's half way up to the firewall, not an easy location.
Thanks.
Paul

 

[SASHO91]

duck tape.....

 

[95atxsho]

Really? Someone else told me this (parts store) Cheap repair for a SHO (Ha,ha)

 

[ShadetreeSHOguy]

duck tape.....

, actually from what i have experienced, if there's a pinhole there, it needs to be replaced, because nothing much else can handle the fuel pressure, but that's just from my experience an my opinion...

 

[95atxsho]

Always someone to ruin my possible cheap fix

 

[SASHO91]

maybe if you got shrink wrap, you know for like wires and stuff... then cut a slit in it, then heat it up around it..... i dont know.... you wanted cheap solutions...... well thats pretty cheap, both ways...
i would honestly try duck tape first, then if dosent work then, new fuel line is in store.. just make sure you rap that thing good.....
man shos are falling apart these days, duck tape holding fuel lines together, zip ties holding rear bumber on.....
hey its not zip tied all the way around just the left side.....

 

[Ishodu]

Don't try cheap way of fixing a fuel line. Do you really want your car to burn?????? Replace the part or section of the line.

 

[95atxsho]

No, i'll drop it off tomorrow. Thanks guys.
Paul

 

[Howdy_Doody]

Duct tape will absolutely not work. You've got 50+ psi pressure there and you don't want it to leak (underhood fires are nasty).

I had the same problem on a nyon line at a barbed fitting. Split a rubber hose lengthwise, then place around leaking section. Then installed 2 stainless hose clamps directly over the spot. Tightened them down tight and no more leak. I know I should make a permanant repair but this fix seems to hold. Good luck!