1985 Fuel line replacement question.
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1985 Fuel line replacement question.
I have a 1985 L98 4+3 with a pinhole fuel leak in the rubber hose portion of the high pressure fuel line. The line forward of the filter. The return line seems fine. My ideal repair would be to remove the line, take it to a local vendor I know that makes lines and hoses and have them replace the rubber portion only of my existing part, then re-install. Here’s my question, this job, while seemingly straightforward, looks like an absolute bear. The factory service manual does not give instructions of what needs removed for access. Naturally, I would like to “move” the least possible. Anybody done this job? Any advise would be appreciated. Thanks for your time. Steve
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I bought a set from CLASSIC TUBE" for our 1988 C4 after having a leak near the filter. They sent me both lines for about $200 and I ended up using a piece of the new supply line instead of changing the entire line. That requires you to remove the rear bumper from the car and a lot of work for other goodies as well. At some Point when I have the rear bumper off I will do it the original way, but for now it works.
Good luck getting the fuel where it needs to go!
Good luck getting the fuel where it needs to go!
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I wouldn't think the removal from the car an issue. The only issue I've had with vendors redoing rubber to steel and crimped couplings was the orientation of the rubber to the tubing. It's not as straight forward as some would think. A power steering line a fellow locally had to do 3 times I think to get the orientation correct. Best I recall his suggestion was to get him another regardless of condition that fit so he could use it to do the orientation of his creation 'side by side'. His work is very good.
