Replacing nylon inline fuel supply line?

Tiny
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Replacing nylon fuel supply line between fuel pump and fuel filter.
Saturday, May 20th, 2023 AT 1:00 AM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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The easiest way to replace those lines is to get the line kit from the parts store, they generally will loan you the kit and you pay for the fittings and the line. What I do is go along the line and release all the line retainers first, then pick one end and disconnect it. Now take a cheap hose barb like from Home Depot or similar, cut the fitting off the end of the existing hose and connect it to the new line. Now disconnect the other end and start pulling on the line, you use the old line to help guide the new one into place. I have reused end fittings before by dipping the end into boiling water and working the old line off, but it takes a while to do. Once you have the line in place you select the correct fittings, then dunk the line into boiling water, pull it out of the water and push the fitting in until it is seated. Then install the line clamp. Now cut the line on the other end and repeat the fitting installation.
Do not try to slit the tubing to release the fittings, it is very easy to cut through it and make a slit on the fitting which will cause a fuel leak. There are a number of videos showing the process online.
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Saturday, May 20th, 2023 AT 1:48 AM
Tiny
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Thank you for your prompt answer considering what time it is and sounds like an easy fix. I did want to avoid splicing in a small section with new fittings which gives the chance of having multiple leaks, so I do agree to change the whole nylon line. Thanks again for your advice and consideration. This is a result of a mechanic that I upset because I called him out on a diagnostic result for transmission and torque converter repair that is the cause of my negligence of tune up to the MAS and EGR. I'm sure I will have questions in the future and hopefully answers for questions from other members.
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Saturday, May 20th, 2023 AT 2:04 AM
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You are welcome. We will be here if you need us.
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Saturday, May 20th, 2023 AT 4:24 AM
Tiny
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Nylon supply line has a leak before the fuel filter within 18 inches or less. It has been cut halfway through. How to replace nylon inline fuel supply line between fuel pump and fuel filter
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Saturday, May 20th, 2023 AT 2:29 PM (Merged)
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KEN L
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I would cut the out the part that is leaking and use this repair kit,

https://amzn.to/3Mp4QE5

It 12 bucks and should help you fix the problem. Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on.
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Saturday, May 20th, 2023 AT 2:29 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Thanks Steve W and Ken L.I have actually took advantage of this ever never traversing cool weather her in the Carolinas and actually got under the car without a jack and proceeded to take the fuel pump out as I will since it has a Ford God's Blessing of having a quick connection to the fuel filter and just a slide on snug fit to the hardline which is awesome. So, I'm glad I don't have to buy the repair kit that is 10 feet lone. Thanks for all replies and advice.
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Saturday, May 20th, 2023 AT 8:34 PM

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