Hello All,
I have a leak on the high pressure fuel line. It seems to have rusted out in and sprung a small leak.

I was thinking instead of replacing the whole line from the front to rear I could cut out the bad section and replace it with a piece of rubber hose.

So is this a bad idea? I would use some hose clamps and sae30r9 hose.

This dangerous? Anyone do this? Bad idea?

Thanks

 

i cant recall but it runs outside of the car correct? What kind of car is it? 92 240 ?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by s13_240sx_92 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hello All,
I have a leak on the high pressure fuel line. It seems to have rusted out in and sprung a small leak.

I was thinking instead of replacing the whole line from the front to rear I could cut out the bad section and replace it with a piece of rubber hose.

So is this a bad idea? I would use some hose clamps and sae30r9 hose.

This dangerous? Anyone do this? Bad idea?

Thanks</TD></TR></TABLE>

Get a hard line and compression couplers. Cut out the bad then measure the new hard line.

Tighten the compression couplers, you are good to go

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Turbogixxer &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Get a hard line and compression couplers. Cut out the bad then measure the new hard line.

Tighten the compression couplers, you are good to go </TD></TR></TABLE>
that sounds good.
As far as a rubber one goes...if a rock hits it right your fugged

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">As far as a rubber one goes...if a rock hits it right your fugged</TD></TR></TABLE>
They arent that fragile.

As far as it working, why not, if the hose is rated to withstand the pressure. I've done similar things myself too. Worked just fine.

 

Thanks for the info guys.

The car is a 1994 Accord.

The hose is a 30r9 so its rated to withstand the fuel pressure. The line does run outside of the car. There is also a plastic sheild over the area where it would be patched.

Turbogixxer.. the compression coupler you speak of--- are they the ones that need a flaring tool?

Where would I pick up these fittings? Do you have a picture? Do I have to goto a shop and have a line made?

Thanks guys!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by s13_240sx_92 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Turbogixxer.. the compression coupler you speak of--- are they the ones that need a flaring tool?

Where would I pick up these fittings? Do you have a picture? Do I have to goto a shop and have a line made?

Thanks guys! </TD></TR></TABLE>

No special tool. You can get them at most auto part stores. It should be a 3/8" line,

Pic:


Link; http://volksweb.relitech.com/brakeln.htm half way down.

 

Turbogixxer you are the mother f-ing man!

Thank you much!

I'm going to look for one of these kits.