Fuel line replacement

bagpiper47 · 02-19-2005, 01:19 PM

When I change the accumulator tommorrow should I change out the fuel lines as well at this time? Or should I only concern myself if I damage one? (Hope not). If I need to change it might have to wait till next week as I dont think Sterling Colorado would have a handy set of fuel lines laying around. Dont know if NAPA stocks them. 2 hour drive to Denver. Wonder if anyone would have a set at the Swap Meet on Sunday.

Thanks

yelcab1 · 02-19-2005, 01:29 PM

Why? Are they leaking?

IROC · IROC's Garage

Don't fix it if it ain't broke, I always say. If your existing lines look OK and they're not leaking, etc., then I would save that job for another day.

Mike

bagpiper47 · 02-19-2005, 06:02 PM

Thanks. they look fine. Engine is cooling overnite and will start wrenching tommorrow!

ASD · ASD's Garage

I started to replace my leaking accumulator this weekend. Could not budge the fuel lines on the top. The bottom one was able to be lossened, but seemed like I would snap off the lines on top trying to unscrew the fitting.
Any tips for what seems to be an easy straightforward r&r?
Made me feel pretty frustrated.
Hard to hold the unit steady while turning the lines.

bagpiper47 · 02-20-2005, 07:48 AM

My accumulator is in and it started right up!! I used 2 wrenches to loosen the nuts. There is a place to put a wrench on the very bottom and then crank both at the same time. Only filled 1 rag with gas before I figured I would take the bottom one out last and put a finger over it and carry it away to a fuel dumping area.
My first project was a success!! Took me about an hour.
So between the Fuel Accunulator and a fog light bulb I paid for Waynes book, the accumulator and the bulb. Would have cost me $120+ in labor plus gas for 260 miles ($40) so everything was free!! Now if I can just convince my wife.

Thanks all

bagpiper47 · 02-20-2005, 07:53 AM

You can also take out the accumulator and fuel filter at the same time and take the lines off at the workbench. Mine had no problem coming off.

David · David's Garage

bagpiper47, you don't say what year your car is, but assuming it's 20 years old I'd replace any rubber fuel line I take off if possible. There are too many engine fires with these older cars to take the chance. JMHO.

bagpiper47 · 02-20-2005, 08:28 AM

This was my first car work since 1989 when I gave it up after shredding an oil filter and paying someone to fix my damage.
Perhaps this summer I will change the fuel lines along with other projects that may need attention. AS for now I am celebrating the Accumulator replacement and off for a drive to get it warm.

Thanks

81 SC 87,000 original, new clutch, airbox with pop valve, Cam tower lines (Professionally installed), Accumulator done with love.