Removing Fuel line
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Removing Fuel line
Hope this is the correct place to post this.
I am trying to remove the fuel line that goes through the Fuel rail cover on an LS3. I got the correct tool to do the removal and followed what little instructions there were in using it.
I removed the safety catch first - then the tool slides in into the inner Fuel connector line OK and I feel it pressing on the internal decompression ring - but I cannot get the connector to pop off. I figured it was supposed to slide off after inserting the tool. I have tried pushing forward and then pulling backwards - but it seems very stuck on there. Any tips or tricks on how to remove this. The car has not been run for a day so their should not be any pressure in the line.
Sorry in advance for the noob question.
Thanks
I am trying to remove the fuel line that goes through the Fuel rail cover on an LS3. I got the correct tool to do the removal and followed what little instructions there were in using it.
I removed the safety catch first - then the tool slides in into the inner Fuel connector line OK and I feel it pressing on the internal decompression ring - but I cannot get the connector to pop off. I figured it was supposed to slide off after inserting the tool. I have tried pushing forward and then pulling backwards - but it seems very stuck on there. Any tips or tricks on how to remove this. The car has not been run for a day so their should not be any pressure in the line.
Sorry in advance for the noob question.
Thanks
Team Owner
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From: Ventura County, Calif
I've never done it but here's a DIY I saved for reference, hope it helps: 
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...fuel-line.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...fuel-line.html
Safety Car
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From: Austin, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Houston, Dallas, Hong Kong, Elgin, etc.. Texas
Hope this is the correct place to post this.
I am trying to remove the fuel line that goes through the Fuel rail cover on an LS3. I got the correct tool to do the removal and followed what little instructions there were in using it.
I removed the safety catch first - then the tool slides in into the inner Fuel connector line OK and I feel it pressing on the internal decompression ring - but I cannot get the connector to pop off. I figured it was supposed to slide off after inserting the tool. I have tried pushing forward and then pulling backwards - but it seems very stuck on there. Any tips or tricks on how to remove this. The car has not been run for a day so their should not be any pressure in the line.
Sorry in advance for the noob question.
Thanks
I am trying to remove the fuel line that goes through the Fuel rail cover on an LS3. I got the correct tool to do the removal and followed what little instructions there were in using it.
I removed the safety catch first - then the tool slides in into the inner Fuel connector line OK and I feel it pressing on the internal decompression ring - but I cannot get the connector to pop off. I figured it was supposed to slide off after inserting the tool. I have tried pushing forward and then pulling backwards - but it seems very stuck on there. Any tips or tricks on how to remove this. The car has not been run for a day so their should not be any pressure in the line.
Sorry in advance for the noob question.
Thanks
It takes some fiddling to get the fitting to release. Make sure you are using the correct size tool. They come in various sizes. Use the largest one that will fit inside the connector. I make one from an old sprinkler PVC elbow, but that's another story.
There are 4 spring catches located inside the fitting. All 4 have to retract using the tool before the connector will separate. Pull and push with the tool firmly inserted and it should eventually pop free.
Melting Slicks
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You need to bleed the pressure off of the fuel system using the Schrader valve on the driver side of the fuel rail. Even if you haven't driven it for several days, there will still be pressure.
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St. Jude Donor '08
Why are you trying to take it off?
If you want to remove the fuel rail cover, you can just split the part line, one part up, one part down, turn it 90° and remove it. There's a bit of a trick to it but you'll get it. If you're worried about scratching it, put some blue tape on the fuel line.
If you want to remove the fuel rail cover, you can just split the part line, one part up, one part down, turn it 90° and remove it. There's a bit of a trick to it but you'll get it. If you're worried about scratching it, put some blue tape on the fuel line.
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Wilmington NC
Trust me, you will scratch them no matter how careful you are even using tape to protect them. Removing the fuel line is the best approach for painted FRC's. I learned the hard way and now remove the fuel line.
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