jaydaug99

Purchased a Fuel Line Disconnect Tool for my '98. Walked out into the garage and tested the tool to see if I could actually use it, since that's the biggest problem I ever have with working on my car. Turns out (wow what a surprise) that the tool bumps on the bracket before fitting into the quick-release socket. I've read multiple threads on this and apparently everyone has issues releasing the tabs, and not actually getting the tool in? What's the problem here?

Any suggestions for a proper tool?

neutron82

is your tool metal or plastic?... the plastic ones are junk, I have a set from matco that I use and never had an issue

Pounder

jaydaug99

It is metal. One of those scissor type tools that several people have recommended on the forum. Are there better alternatives?

thanks for the fast reply!

neutron82

yeah mine are the same type... are you trying to disconnect the lines at the rail or the fuel filter?... if you open the tool up and slide it around the line then insert the end of the tool into the fitting and push it should pop loose

leadfoot4

I have a set of the plastic tools, in various sizes, and they work fine. The trick is how you use the tools.

Pull back on the fuel line, to give yourself some working room. Set the tool in place, on the metal line, as far from the fuel line as you can. Then push the fuel line "forward", like you were installing the fuel line. Next, press the tool into the fuel line, and this action will push back the retaining "fingers" into their open position, allowing you slide the fuel line, with the tool still in place, off the metal line.

feeder82

jackthelad

I used pliers to get my old fuel filter disconnected. The replacement has new fittings. so why worry? BTW, I too had bought a "proper tool" - useless.

tbrowne

The plastic Lisle quick disconnect tools work fine on my C5. You have to work the tool into the right position, push on the tool and then pull on the fuel line. It should come right out.

Gordy M

Your can also use two small screw drivers (not preferred method) in a pinch.

Carl Timonen

I'll admit that the plastic ones are kinda junky and I struggled when swapping the intake manifold. But after several attempts, I decided to use the next size down and the fuel line almost fell off by itself.

leadfoot4

Once you get the hang of the technique, they work well.

dbgoodwin

I made my own fuel line disconnect out of the tip of a funnel in a pinch. Worked so well that I still have it for when I need it next!

It's much sturdier than the plastic disconnect tools, but I didn't want to run to the store to buy a set of metal ones since I was already under the car.