Fuel Line Part Number

[anakilat]

I'm sorry but this post has nothing to do with oil viscosity...

I was attempting to replace the leaking fuel accumulator on my 1980 Euro when the curse of the PO got me. Someone completely rounded the fuel line connector on the line from the filter to the accumulator. I'll have to saw it off as there isn't enough room to get anything to "bite" the connector with the other line still attached to the accumulator. I've got a few ideas on how to fix this but before I do I'd like to know what replacement cost for the line would be. Can anyone help me get a part number?

TMI (Too Much Information)
The line is all metal and runs from a connector at the rear of the wheel well, goes up about 8 inches then across the top to the front of the wheel well where it turns down about 12 inches to a "J" where it connects to the bottom (input port) of the accumulator. The outlet port is adjacent to the input port on the bottom of the accumulator. The car is fairly early production 1980 #106 so some things seem left over from 1979 production.

[BoxsterGT]

Post a photo and give some dimensions. Someone here may be able to identify the line you need, and hopefully our host or Porsche will still have it.

If not, I may be able to make you a replacement rubber hose that fits. I have done a few hoses for 928's in the past.

Here are some examples for the older 911 models................





Len

[MPDano]

...or you could just rebuild it yourself like most of us here have. Pretty easy and the How-to is in this thread "Common Fixes."

**MOST Common 928 Issues AND Fixes**

[anakilat]

It's a metal line - no rubber parts. I'll get a pic tomorrow if I can get out of work during daylight.

[MPDano]

This one? #36

928 356 028 00

[MPDano]

[anakilat]

Thanks for posting that PET page. The line I'm looking for is #20 (I think). It has that shape and the ends appear to be what I have. It's still too darn cold to go outside and pull the tire to take a good picture. Can you check the PET and post the part number for that one please?

BTW, can you point me to a source for that PET? I've found them for newer models but not for my 80 yet.

[jstobo]

Go here. Has all the parts diagrams for all Porsches.

Porsche Classic Original Parts Catalogue - Classic Genuine Parts & Literature - Porsche Classic - Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG

[MPDano]

[Jadz928]

More than likely the part you are looking for is NLA. And IF it's available, it will be bucko bucks.
If it goes thru the accum. it's either a main fuel feed line (read high pressure), OR it may be the one that just vents to atmosphere.

Trace the pressure lines: One end comes from the FP, the other goes to the FF.
If you rebuild or fix yourself. be mindful to do it right. Never just clamp a hose onto the end of a straight tube (no barbs).
The trick to DIY will be finding the right fittings, and/or a proper tube bender and flare tool.

Keep us posted.

Originally Posted by BoxsterGT

Post a photo and give some dimensions. Someone here may be able to identify the line you need, and hopefully our host or Porsche will still have it.

If not, I may be able to make you a replacement rubber hose that fits. I have done a few hoses for 928's in the past.

Here are some examples for the older 911 models................

Len

Len,
Very interested in your process and product. Feel free to email me at jadz928@hotmail.com

[anakilat]

Thanks for the PET info. That P/N is showing up as special order in a couple of places for less than $50.00. If I can get it, that would be easier and probably cheaper than trying to repair this line.

Now the really hard part - how do I safely cut this line. Is there such a thing as a non-metallic hack saw blade? I'd like to cut the entire port off the fuel accumulator so I can get a wrench on the line behind this one, but I don't want a custom 928 barbecue. Any suggestions? Maybe bolt cutters?

[waynestrutt]

Will a copper plumbing pipe cutter.fit In place the mini cutter or off the car a larger one. A dremel tool might also work.

[MPDano]

Originally Posted by waynestrutt

...A dremel tool might also work.

Uhm, this is a very bad idea on fuel lines that are still connected fuel lines full of fuel. Please do not do this

[MPDano]

Originally Posted by anakilat

Thanks for the PET info. That P/N is showing up as special order in a couple of places for less than $50.00. If I can get it, that would be easier and probably cheaper than trying to repair this line.

Now the really hard part - how do I safely cut this line. Is there such a thing as a non-metallic hack saw blade? I'd like to cut the entire port off the fuel accumulator so I can get a wrench on the line behind this one, but I don't want a custom 928 barbecue. Any suggestions? Maybe bolt cutters?

Can you take a picture of the affected place?

[Danglerb]

I've cut fuel line off at the end of the internal barb, and then used alligator pliers to tear up the end of the hose and pull it out of the crimp. Time consuming, but I had this wacky idea of reusing the crimps.

[waynestrutt]

Originally Posted by MPDano

Uhm, this is a very bad idea on fuel lines that are still connected fuel lines full of fuel. Please do not do this

One normally drains or blows out any fuel system sensibly before doing anything that might ignite fuel. Thats understood and should need no explanation.

[Landseer]

Originally Posted by waynestrutt

One normally drains or blows out any fuel system sensibly before doing anything that might ignite fuel. Thats understood and should need no explanation.

An empty gas can will blow with a spark.
Bad idea.