cprgmr

Title says it all! I know there's a special tool GM uses, but what other options are there? TIA! :)

MrNuke

What year vette we tlaking about?
I didn't need to use nothign special on my '85.

cprgmr

'93 LT1 :)

FoolCrzy

sawzall!!!! :lol:

sumoboy

Are you talking about the braided lines?
I used a $3.99 fuel line tool from Advance Auto...needed one right away. It's for the GM 5/16" and 3/8" line.


[Modified by sumoboy, 7:58 PM 4/17/2003]

cprgmr

Yep, where the braided lines meet the fuel rail (with the "quick connect" fittings).

sumoboy

If you get this tool, do you know how it works? No instructions.
Let me know. I'll fill you in. :thumbs:

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[Modified by sumoboy, 8:00 PM 4/17/2003]


[Modified by sumoboy, 8:02 PM 4/17/2003]

cprgmr

3.99 from autozone is better than 10.00 from an online source I found. I'll pick one up tomorrow. Now for the secret - wanna let me in on how to use it? ;)

Steve85

Close the tool around the hard line, flange towards connector. push connector/braided line towards tool while sliding tool towards the connector, the flange will disappear into the fitting and release the clips, sometimes you can feel this, then pull the braided line away from the hard line. You may need to try and try again, "quick" connect lines are not always quick disconnect.

When you get it disconnected you will see why the tool works better when you first push (doesn't have to hard, you will feel it stop where it needs to be)the braided line further onto the hard line. There is lip on the hard line will block the tool from going deep enough to release the clips.

PurpleC4

Why are you disconnecting thew fuel lines? The only reason I can think of is that they are broken and leaking, or you want to replace the fuel rails. Otherwise, just pop the fuel rails out of the intake manifold with the injectors connected, and lay over to the side while you do your engine work.

~ Purp :thumbs:

ittlfly

Be sure you put some oil on the O rings on the male ends of the quick disconnect fittings. This will prevent a possible fuel leak at the fitting upon the reinstall.

sumoboy

The fittings are under the rubber covers (black and white) at the end of the braided lines.white is the inlet and the black the return. Just roll the rings off and you will see the connections. Release the pressure first at the schrader valve.

SonnyinVA

i got a similar tool from sears. not craftsmand brand but worked very well and was cheap.

cprgmr

I have a complete engine that I got and the guy took a sawzall to the fuel lines. I'm going to be starting the tear down this weekend and I'd like to get the "buzzed" fuel lines off of the rail. ;)

LT4CEZ51

Although probably not the way I would do it at any other time, I've cut the cap from a 1 Liter bottle of Mountain Dew into a tool to pop 'em off at 3 AM during an engine swap in a friend's car. Silly, but it works. You just need something to disengage the barbs on the fitting. Obviously, I would recommend the cheap available tools for this process, but there are other options. :)

flyersfan1088

I used some tool named Clay at the shop!