Front fuel line connector stripped.

[Taxidodger]

In trying to replace a cruddy flexible fuel line in front of my 911 SC, I stripped the connector when fastening in the new one.
The connectors available on Pelican and other vendors look different as you will see in the photos - does anyone know what the narrower metal tube in the original is for? Is it OK to swap out for a connector that does not have that tube - is this even the right part?

Also does the connector just pull out of flimsy mounting on the inside of the fender wall - it doesnt seem to be threaded.
Thanks!

[nickelplated5s]

Pull the clip off and it is supposed to just come out.

[nospiners]

Is this a fuel or brake line ??

[boyt911sc]

There are no fuel lines any where in the front fender areas of your SC. What you have in the picture is the brake line bracket. If someone could not differentiate a brake line from a fuel line in an SC, I would think twice before doing anything.

Tony

[Taxidodger]

It’s a BRAKE line - sorry if I offended some.

[Magyar Kiwi]

Hi
Your first photo is a fuel system part.
Your second photo is the remains of a damaged brake line part.
Pull the black clip off to released the remains of a damaged brake line part.
Buy a new brake line and fit.
Hope this helps.
Cheers

[Taxidodger]

Now that I have made a fuel of myself….

Thanks for your help @MagyarKiwi the part came off with some Blaster and persuasion. I notice that the front brake on the other side does not have a connector (union?) like this at all - the hose simply screws into the rigid brake pipe and clicks firmly into the bracket.

I cannot find a replacement part online, does anyone know what this part does and if it’s essential?

Thanks

[85RedCarrera]

Originally Posted by Taxidodger

Now that I have made a fuel of myself….

Thanks for your help @MagyarKiwi the part came off with some Blaster and persuasion. I notice that the front brake on the other side does not have a connector (union?) like this at all - the hose simply screws into the rigid brake pipe and clicks firmly into the bracket.

I cannot find a replacement part online, does anyone know what this part does and if it’s essential?

Thanks

It connects your brake hose to your brake system- kind of important, I think....

The part in your pic is only available as part of a new brake hose. With the high pressures invloved in braking systems (and the hazards involved with them failing), you don't ever repair a brake hose- you replace it. Shops that have the correct tools to fabricate brake hoses are able to build their own hoses safely. Buy a new hose. Buy a new set of hoses....!

[Taxidodger]

Thanks Dave - bought new hoses (ex FCP Euro) - that was the start of the problem - stripped this part when installing new hose. New hoses did not include this part..
Oh and new hose connects straight up to rigid brake line (essentially bypassing this connector)
FYI opposite side brake hose does not have this part and has been operating reliably - so I wonder if this part is essential?

[Magyar Kiwi]

Hi
Should be looking very similar to this when you're finished
(Text is for dismantling, pic taken from link below.)
Cheers
https://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/649540-notes-replacing-front-wheel-bearings-flexible-brake-line.html