Hi all. I recently developed a leak in my fuel line post tank and pre filter and had some questions/wanted some advice on the process to fix the issue. To view an album with comments check here.
Problems: The plastic line for both the main line (R) and the return (L) have gashes in them.
Also, the bolts holding the skid on have some metal deposit on them so that they can't be removed with simple hand tools.
The fix seems simple enough, and I know taking it to a shop would be a pretty penny. So, my questions are as follows:
1. Can I fix the lines without dropping the tank using nylon tube? The space seems a bit tight and the boiling process seems like a PITA/iffy at best.
2. Re: skid plate bolts. If I need to drop the tank, what is this metal on the threads (from a welder or solder) and how could I go about removing it to get the skid off? [easy/medium/hard difficulty?]
3. Re: Fixing the lines. The OEM part numbers should be 52005108 (fuel supply rear on the R) and 52005110 (fuel vapor rear on the L). This would most likely be for tank to filter for the main line & to the connector for the vapor line.
Would it be better to purchase some nylon tube (~$20) and splice in the new with the old
OR
Redo the entire line (tank-filter, necessitating dropping the skid & tank) with either nylon & the quick disconnects (OEM is around $30 each I believe), rubber fuel line & hose clamps [as mentioned in this post], or another option like steel braided line.
Thoughts and opinions are welcome and appreciated. I'm trying to determine my next steps and a lasting solution to this problem. If possible I'd like to DIY but I just moved to a new city and all my tools are back home. If I have to take it to a shop I will but I want to have decided the fix I want beforehand (i.e. #3) and tell them exactly what to do. If anybody's around Nashville and wants to help me out I'd make it worth your time.
Problems: The plastic line for both the main line (R) and the return (L) have gashes in them.
Also, the bolts holding the skid on have some metal deposit on them so that they can't be removed with simple hand tools.
The fix seems simple enough, and I know taking it to a shop would be a pretty penny. So, my questions are as follows:
1. Can I fix the lines without dropping the tank using nylon tube? The space seems a bit tight and the boiling process seems like a PITA/iffy at best.
2. Re: skid plate bolts. If I need to drop the tank, what is this metal on the threads (from a welder or solder) and how could I go about removing it to get the skid off? [easy/medium/hard difficulty?]
3. Re: Fixing the lines. The OEM part numbers should be 52005108 (fuel supply rear on the R) and 52005110 (fuel vapor rear on the L). This would most likely be for tank to filter for the main line & to the connector for the vapor line.
Would it be better to purchase some nylon tube (~$20) and splice in the new with the old
OR
Redo the entire line (tank-filter, necessitating dropping the skid & tank) with either nylon & the quick disconnects (OEM is around $30 each I believe), rubber fuel line & hose clamps [as mentioned in this post], or another option like steel braided line.
Thoughts and opinions are welcome and appreciated. I'm trying to determine my next steps and a lasting solution to this problem. If possible I'd like to DIY but I just moved to a new city and all my tools are back home. If I have to take it to a shop I will but I want to have decided the fix I want beforehand (i.e. #3) and tell them exactly what to do. If anybody's around Nashville and wants to help me out I'd make it worth your time.