1994 Ford Explorer Fuel Tank Problem

1994 FORD EXPLORER
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STRAYCATALYST
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I have a 1994 Ford Explorer (155000 miles). Last weekend the fuel pump quit, so I bought the replacement,and ran into an unexpected problem. The fuel lines are connected to the broken fuel pump with clips (which I removed) but still don't want to come off. I've tried pulling, prying, twisting, and everything else I can think of short of a sawzall. How do I remove the fuel lines?

David
Jul 11, 2006 at 11:24 PM
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TAURUSWHEEL
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They can stick pretty good after a few years, twist it back and give it a mighty heave,, re=oil the o-rings with engine oil before you re-connect the lines, you have hairpinclips, not spring connects???
Jul 12, 2006 at 11:15 AM
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STRAYCATALYST
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There were large clips, each about the size of my thumb, holding each of the fuel lines onto the fuel tubes from the gas tank. I managed to pry one of the lines off, but I'm afraid I damaged it in the process. The other line spins freely, but I've tried everything up to and including prying it with a crowbar to release it from that tube, with no luck so far.

David
Jul 13, 2006 at 12:31 AM
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