Fuel Line leak
09-10-2010, 07:49 PM
#1
Fuel Line leak
My fuel line from my gas tank to my fuel filter sprung a pin hole leak in it today. Since im at college i dont have all my tools so had to take it to a shop. The shop said they could not find my lines leaking anywhere. Although, I have had this problem before and had a friend patch it previously. Not permanent fix though, obviously. I am guessing they couldnt find my leak because i am low on gas? Well, at any rate I am going to need a new hose. The shop said they called around to ford dealers to see if they make this line and they dont- which i knew. So he proposed changing out my entire fuel system... gas tank and all. and im like no, its just a line. ...Right? So at any rate... is this the correct sizing line for my '92 5.0 lx ... http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/LRS-MUF1021D/1986-93-Mustang-50L-Fuel-Tank-To-Fuel-Filter-5-16-Fuel-Suppl
and do i need anything else?? thanks guys!
and do i need anything else?? thanks guys!
09-10-2010, 10:24 PM
#5
D.R. THE PATHETIC DORK
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: West Virginia
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if you want Ryan, all you really need to do is go get some rubber hose that is rated for efi and I often flare the end of the metal line so it won't slide off as easy and then I clamp it down, my 89 the lines to the tank rusted and were all broke up so now it sports 2 rubber lines of hose for efi, now I had to clamp them fairly tight so it wouldn't leak but been that way for the past year and no leaks
09-10-2010, 10:29 PM
#6
would advanced auto parts have the hoses? thats the only auto store near campus here. is it the same kind of hoses used on the fuel rails near the intake?, because the mechanic at this shop said its the rubber hoses with the plastic hose inside of it
09-10-2010, 10:33 PM
#7
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but you will need to drop the tank too. so a 1/2 socket, 5/16" socket along with 3/8 and 1/4 ratchets are required.
09-10-2010, 11:31 PM
#8
thats what i meant... does advanced carry efi grade hose.. oh and what size hose, like diameter
Last edited by RTW0223; 09-10-2010 at 11:33 PM.
09-11-2010, 12:32 AM
#9
D.R. THE PATHETIC DORK
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Location: West Virginia
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the hard plastic oem lines you won't be able to replace easily or make, well you can make them but you need the hard plastic line repair kits and if you've never done such it would be more of a hassle to you, I think for the feed line I used 3/8?? and for the return 5/16, but if I remember right they kinda wiggled on the lines which is why I had to clamp them extra tight without stripping the hose clamps out, IIRC IT was on top of the tank where I had to clamp them down really tight, I lowered the tank to get to them