Upper fuel line

[SFsquared]

So I ended up cutting the metal fuel line between my fuel filter and the engine due to an unsuccessful fuel filter replacement about a year ago. I fixed it by putting a new fuel filter with a fitting in one end and then butting that up next to the cleanly cut metal fuel line, and taking a piece of fuel injection rubber hose and clamping it around to form a seal. It's now leaking. Does anyone have a good solution?

 

[suppra87]

Yep, you can rent a tubing flare kit and buy a small section of 5/16" hardline and a inverted flare union. Cut the line a little further up with a pipe cutter and splice in your repair section.

I changed the fuel filter on [MENTION=135299]RPS99SHO[/MENTION] rig and the line started to leak from the corossion with in the mount. Check out his build thread for pics.

 

[SFsquared]

Cool thanks. I actually stopped by Toyota in SF after posting that (even though its seems that a piss-poor-attitude has long been a quality the management team seeks when hiring people in their parts Dept) because I wanted to grab some coolant and a few odds and ends that are only really offered through Toyota, and I asked them about ordering one. I had trouble finding the part number online, or finding it sold just as that one section of tube. To my surprise, he said he could order it and it would only set me back ~$50. I had him write down the part number for me and I'm gonna see if I can order it cheaper online (as I'm certain I will be able to). Even at $50, it's totally worth it to spare myself the trouble of jumping through all those other hoops I think.

 

[SFsquared]

For future reference if anyone is in the same boat as me, the p/n I have for my 97' limited is: 77251-3D140

 

[Crowcifier6]

I just replace my fuel filter the other day and mash the fitting off the hard line going into the filter hose. I wound up cutting a junk yard line out on either side of the fitting. I could use the factory flare (tried flaring line in engine bay, not so fun) and used a 5/16" compression fitting to mate it to the hard line. No leaks! I plan on replacing the line in the future, but this is a good temporary fix.

Glad you sorted it out. Never thought a fuel filter change could be such a bear.

 

[SFsquared]

i know, right! I initially was going to do this as well, but i had a hard time finding the right fitting for the fuel filter, and there are no junkyards nearby. but hey, if it works, no need to fix it again!! nice work

 

[bugman-74]

FWIW I have had good luck with this flaring tool. I would recommend practicing on some scrap tubing first.

A while back I was replacing the rubber line near the fuel tank, and the threaded fitting going into the rubber line was completely seized up. I had to cut the hard line. I managed to get some sections of hard line with fittings out of a junkyard 4runner, and was able to install one of those fittings and re-flare the existing line to fix this issue. The line ended up a tad shorter, but I was able to make it work. Not a fun job, but its do-able.

 

[catrains]

So I ended up cutting the metal fuel line between my fuel filter and the engine due to an unsuccessful fuel filter replacement about a year ago. I fixed it by putting a new fuel filter with a fitting in one end and then butting that up next to the cleanly cut metal fuel line, and taking a piece of fuel injection rubber hose and clamping it around to form a seal. It's now leaking. Does anyone have a good solution?

so about a yr ago you did the fuel line rubber hose repair ? well if so that hose is not rated for fuel !

I would guess that dorman has metal fuel line with the proper fitting to connect to the filter then using a flare tool or a compression fitting slice in to the old line. this is a typical repair on vehicles this old.

 

[Crowcifier6]

[MENTION=115592]bugman-74[/MENTION] What are the other two hard lines pictured? They look bubble flared vs your double flare. My fitting on the tank hardline to filter hose was double flared as well, but I'm curious about the two other lines. 3RZ?

 

[bugman-74]

[MENTION=115592]bugman-74[/MENTION] What are the other two hard lines pictured?

One is a fuel return, and I believe the other is a vent (to canister). Both just take a rubber line and hose clamp. 5VZ

 

[SFsquared]

so about a yr ago you did the fuel line rubber hose repair ? well if so that hose is not rated for fuel !

I would guess that dorman has metal fuel line with the proper fitting to connect to the filter then using a flare tool or a compression fitting slice in to the old line. this is a typical repair on vehicles this old.

This hose is high pressure fuel injection hose, and I sure as shit could not find one if they do.....but since your the self-proclaimed expert here, maybe you could guide me. Although, I do believe that I found the best solution and posted my findings above - the OEM replacement. s

 

[catrains]

This hose is high pressure fuel injection hose, and I sure as shit could not find one if they do.....but since your the self-proclaimed expert here, maybe you could guide me. Although, I do believe that I found the best solution and posted my findings above - the OEM replacement. s

I was referring to the post #1 "So I ended up cutting the metal fuel line between my fuel filter and the engine due to an unsuccessful fuel filter replacement about a year ago. I fixed it by putting a new fuel filter with a fitting in one end and then butting that up next to the cleanly cut metal fuel line, and taking a piece of fuel injection rubber hose and clamping it around to form a seal. It's now leaking. Does anyone have a good solution?

that picture of that rubber hose is deteriorated due to its not being fuel capable. that hose manufacturer may say it is but it clearly failed because it is not. I have a 1984 vehicle with fuel rated hoses that look new they are original 1984 vintage hoses.

where did you buy these? who made them ? this would help others so they will not purchase them . that is very dangerous .

using those hoses on a boat engine would make it a very bad day.

using metal lines a double flare tool and fittings you can bend the lines to fit or you can use nylon fuel rated lines to do this . nylon would cost more but less work.