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fuel return hose keeps on ripping

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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 12:30 AM
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i have a b20b swap in my eg.... i keep on ripping the fuel return hose is it due to too much pressure?.... does anyone know wat could be causing that?
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 12:56 AM
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Default Re: fuel return hose keeps on ripping

Can you show a pic of the rip?
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 04:32 AM
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Default Re: fuel return hose keeps on ripping

i just replaced it... but the new one is getting swollen as you can see.
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 06:02 AM
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Default Re: fuel return hose keeps on ripping

are you using hose rated for fuel?
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 06:42 AM
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Default Re: fuel return hose keeps on ripping

yes... its a 3/8 fuel hose is that the right size for it?
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 08:42 AM
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Default Re: fuel return hose keeps on ripping

And it rips where exactly?
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 08:51 AM
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Default Re: fuel return hose keeps on ripping

it just gets so swollen that it starts making little tares everywhere on the hose then it starts to leak from the tares.
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 09:10 AM
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Default Re: fuel return hose keeps on ripping

Maybe you have an obstruction in the line?
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 09:26 AM
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Default Re: fuel return hose keeps on ripping

how can i check for that?
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 09:30 AM
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Default Re: fuel return hose keeps on ripping

Only thing I could think of would be compressed air. Any kinks in the hard line?
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 11:46 AM
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Default Re: fuel return hose keeps on ripping

ok ima try to find any kinked lines or stuffed up lines thanks
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 02:08 PM
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Default Re: fuel return hose keeps on ripping

I can't tale where the rib is in your pic. do you have a better picture that is properly sized maybe?
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 03:50 PM
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Default Re: fuel return hose keeps on ripping

i just replaced the ripped one last week but the one in the pic is the new one and its already getting swollen.
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 04:55 PM
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Default Re: fuel return hose keeps on ripping

I can't see the clamp so it's hard for me to pass any judgement. Using a gear style hose clamp and overtightening it will make the hose swell and tear though.

Also there shouldn't really be any pressure on the return line.
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 05:00 PM
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Default Re: fuel return hose keeps on ripping

Have you measured the fuel pressure?
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 05:31 PM
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Default Re: fuel return hose keeps on ripping

what the fuel pressure suppose to be at?
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 06:28 PM
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Default Re: fuel return hose keeps on ripping

This is why you get a service manual for the car your motor comes out of.

37-41PSI, as measured CORRECTLY at the fuel filter, and it should hold for a few hours after turning off the car.
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