You might be thinking come on, how hard it is to replace the fuel filter. Well it wouldn't be if the previous owner didn't hack the fuel line outside the filter fitting on each side and ran a straight hose across. Went to AutoZone while out and they said there is no Quick-Connect/Disconnect for me to splice in this "Repair Kit" below... Anyone have any ideas or fitting part numbers?

 

Look at dorman 55180
It uses a 3/8 union fitting and 16mm Saginaw flare fitting.

 

Dorman 800-141 3/8" fuel line steel to steel compression fitting will splice what you have into your existing steel fuel line.

if you want to use a different filter with a QD fitting (or both), pick the fittings you need from Dorman for that, along with the nylon line if that's what you want.

 

Went to NAPA, asked for a Fuel Line Compression Fitting and the guy comes back w/ the same thing I seen at AutoZone for a few bucks cheaper. Told him what AutoZone told me and he said and to go back and buy them there since they were cheaper. I picked these up, now to find proper installation instructions.

 

make sure you have a good, clean and ROUND fuel line end

slide the nut down the line about an inch or two

install the little brass ferrule on the line, maybe 3/8" inch from the end

seat the compression fitting body onto the line and mate it to the ferrule

tighten the nut without letting the fitting body slide along the line

repeat for the opposite side

if you cut any line after the filter make sure there are no metal filings inside. a tubing cutter works great-anything else may crimp the tube.

Oh and don't cinch down to tight, these are brass and don't need much torque...just do a tightness and leak check on them again a week or so after installation.

 

So I slide under the car and find this... Can I get a break?

 

Good god man. The Ohio rust! Yeah either run all new hard lines or get them from a west cost wrecked car, etc. That's huge bag of fail.

Or do an AN fuel line kit and toss all that iron oxide in the F-it bucket.

GD

 

Yea the Ohio rust is a KILLER. Almost made me want to sell it, and find a rust free west coast car to replace it lol. In fact If someone had a rust free (Excluding Surface Rust) running and driving project I might jump on it and scrap this one although I would love to save it.

 

might want to check one of the replacement steel line suppliers for costs. Fineline is one.

keep in mind that the flexible supply connection from the tank to the steel line (filter) is reportedly no longer available, but other options exist.

need to include that brake line as well.

 

Wow. Rust belt cars, holy ****.

glad we don't salt the roads here on the west coast, My 88 is pretty clean underneath.

 

Can't find anyone parting cars willing to ship the fuel lines, Anyone ever bought from Camaro Central?

https://www.camarocentral.com/1988_1..._p/fue-631.htm

 

Forward progress one step at a time, fuel line leak gone... This should hold until I can find a set of lines.



Now I can get back to fitting in the fuel filter.

 

The clamps you used aren't rated for fuel injection pressures , like the ones in my picture are . Also , is that fuel line you used high pressure line , rated for fuel injection service like the line in my picture is ? I realize these are temporary repairs , but even as temporary repairs go not using the high pressure stuff is a fireball waiting to happen .

 

I just used the only hose clamps I had lying around, never seen the ones in your pic and now you've made me question the hose. I did specify at Advance Auto Parts Fuel Hose, advised it was a 12psi TBI system he cut me some hose and said this should do it. I had to stop the gas from just leaking in the driveway, it was a bad leak.

 

it should say 'fuel injection rated' or some such right on the hose, and the guy at Advance can cut it off one of the rolls in back

 

Done:

1. I know the hose clamps used aren't preferred BUT they worked, and there's no leaks.
2. Even if the car is a beater, be CAREFUL and DON'T just slide the jack under and go.

 

1 ; You have my apologies for raising the alarm about your fuel line and clamps , I didn't notice the TBI part of your post and thought it was TPI instead . 12 PSI isn't gonna be a problem with those clamps and hose


2 ; The way that subframe crushed in from the jack sure makes me agree with your earlier post about scrapping it and finding a rust free project

 

Going through the same thing with my 91', my plan is to run PTFE braided line from the tank to the filter.

 

JEEZ! Looks like Rust Buddies holding hands!!!!!!

 

LOL the down side of living in the rust belt.