anybody ever fix a fuel line?

[9dreizig]

I screwed up.. drilled through my Miata 8 mm fuel line.. ( I'm an idiot I know).
It's 3/8 aluminum.. Im' thinking I can patch it. Anyone ever do this?

[porsche4life]

Smooth.......

But in reality? Given your intended use for the car, I'd replace it.... Don't want to be stranded in Fernley!

[tweezers74]

What?! That sounds like something a girl would do.

[SeanPizzle]

Go get a new one. Do you really want to risk fire for a 40 dollar part and a couple hours of your time?

[944Larry]

if you can't or don't want to fix it, cut it and put a compression fitting on it. Good as new.

[9dreizig]

That's what I was thinking Larry..
Will replace the whole thing eventually, meanwhile I've got a track day on Sat I need to get to...
Thanks Tweez...

[tweezers74]

Todd, you know I love you! Just giving you crap like I should be.

And I think you should replace the whole thing. That doesn't sound safe.

[9dreizig]

story of my live every woman who loves me hurts me ;-)

[tweezers74]

I am so mean. On your birthday and everything... Happy Birthday, Todd!

big hugs!

[sc_rufctr]

Order a new OEM part and swap it out.

It's just not worth the risk.

[Porboynz]

I have a "friend" who used a neoprene patch and secured it in place with a hose clamp so he could finish the weekends racing.............

[targa911S]

Sure ..patch it. What have you got to lose?

[recycled sixtie]

Originally Posted by 9dreizig

I screwed up.. drilled through my Miata 8 mm fuel line.. ( I'm an idiot I know).
It's 3/8 aluminum.. Im' thinking I can patch it. Anyone ever do this?

I give u credit that it takes a real man to admit he made a mistake. And on the forum too. Yes replace the fuel line or go to dealer/indy shop. If you don't know what u r doing take it to a shop. Don't fool around with fuel!

[porsche4life]

Quote de 9dreizig

I screwed up.. drilled through my Miata 8 mm fuel line.. ( I'm an idiot I know).

It's 3/8 aluminum.. Im' thinking I can patch it. Anyone ever do this?

I give u credit that it takes a real man to admit he owns a miata. And on the forum too.

Fixed it for ya!

Smilewavy!

[Jared at Pelican Parts]

You can always just cut the line (after you drain the fuel out) and splice it with high pressure fuel hose and double up the hose clamps.

But yeah, you should just replace the whole line.

[flatbutt]

heck I won't even patch a tire.

[DanielDudley]

Originally Posted by Jared at Pelican Parts

You can always just cut the line (after you drain the fuel out) and splice it with high pressure fuel hose and double up the hose clamps.

But yeah, you should just replace the whole line.

That will work for at least a few years while you drive around and think about getting a new one.

You could be driving in an hour. Make sure it is high pressure fuel line.