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[TurboRuf]

I need some help removing a fuel line from my 930. I’ll describe the line that I need removed and my dilemma.

The fuel line goes from the rear fuel pump assemble to the transmission linkage tunnel. Where it connects to a rigid Teflon line that I will assume goes to the front fuel pump. If I remove the trans linkage tunnel cover inside the cabin I can see this fuel line all the way on the right had side (if I’m looking out the rear window).

This is where Porsche’s brilliant engineering comes into play (think dashboard removal). The fuel line connection is directly above the transmission support! So in order to disconnect the line it looks like I have to remove the entire transmission mount bracket? So this would involve supporting the transmission with a jack then removing the mount.

My questions is… is there an easier way to disconnect this fuel line?

I’ve tried angling some wrenches from under the car but I can’t get the leverage to undo the fitting (because the trans mount is in the way). I thought that maybe I could pull the line through inside the car and remove it there. However, I’m afraid the rigid Teflon line will break or crack so I opted against this.

Any help would be greatly appreciated… I need to swap out this line today.

Thanks

[john70t]

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A locking extension has a cylinder that pops out to grab the socket (instead of a ball) and id great for places where the socket can fall off and dissapear forever(like in porsche and Honda spark plug holes).

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[Jim Sims]

Sometimes the "stubby" combination wrenches will work in this area but if you can't get enough leverage with a regular wrench they may not help. Given there are only a few fasteners attaching the transmission bracket (four nuts on transmission studs and the two big screws into the the body sockets) I'd stop fighting it and remove it. I know this means shoring up the tranmsission and there's always the chance the two big screws are going to be difficult to break free. However, if the alternative is the chance of ruining a fuel line in the tunnel I'd remove the tranny bracket. Make sure you shore up the transmission with something (wood blocks, etc.). Don't just leave it on a hydraulic jack. Be safe and good luck. Jim

[TurboRuf]

Thanks for the reply's.

I decided to support the transmission and drop the brace. It actually turned out to be a lot easier then I had anticipated. Once I had a straight shot at the line it was pretty easy to break loose.

What I removed was an aftermarket steel-braided line that the previous owner substituted for the factory line. Standard rubber inside didn’t mix well with gas.

What caused me to remove the line was the rather large puddle of gas below my car. I had a friend start the car while I watched the line... it was like a sprinkle! Gas flying everywhere from the steel braids! I'm very fortunate a fire never resulted from this massive leak.

Now I just need to order up a factory line and she should be back on the road.

[Jim Sims]

You're wise to fix it properly; even if it means waiting a few days for the part. Cheers, Jim