I haven't driven my 162 in about a month, due to the fuel line being bent, whether or not it could be leaking, I'm replacing it. I could've replaced the fuel line weeks ago, but due to me only being 19 under parents roof, my father will not let me go alone to the junkyards, which I understand. But is kinda ridiculous because it's already been 4 weeks. Anyway, the 24 yr old fuel filter that was on there wouldn't budge and I ended up bending the line. Though I managed to pull the filter out. Lesson learned. What's the PSI in one of those things? Does anyone know how long the fuel line to the filter is? And what procedures are taken/needed? I can imagine the procedure being straight forward and simple, but it's better to ask questions than to find out the hard way later. And pro's/cons of a flexible fuel line. Corrosion problems. Does the fuel pump need replacing? Would it help to have a stronger fuel pump? I'm either buying flexible fuel line, or the replacement metal ones at an autoparts store. OR grabbing one from the yard and cleaning it. What do you guys think? Thanks -Jamezzy
grab the ones from the yard and throw it on......as long as it doesnt look rusty you should be good and the filter will catch anything anyways.
what a mess you've gotten into. there is no cheap getting around fixing that line correctly. either flare it and put on the proper ends or replace the entire thing. that line hold around 60psi in a stock vehicle. no hose clamp will hold that. if you choose flaring the line, i cannot stress how hard this is to do properly, and perhaps it would be best done at a professional shop. replacing the line is also going to be hell. that line not only goes behind the rack and pinion, but it goes all the way to the front of the gas tank. and every line that goes to the rear of the car runs right along with it under the drivers seat. either of these jobs is a nightmare. good luck.
