| Author | Message | ||
     michael vass Grand Master Username: mikebentleyturbo2 Post Number: 344 Registered: 7-2015 |
Hi all thought I would treat the car to a new Fuel filter ,5 min job right? No.. Pipe was rusted by union and split,OK new pipe to rear, then rear pipe split in grommet, OK change rear pipe, pig over subframe OK, no now leaking from y price on pump £245 from fs. No I'll make one , job goes on. All the pipes were rotted through , check yours! Mike | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1650 Registered: 4-2016 |
What a nightmare Mike. I had somewhat of the same problem with the daughter in laws Corolla, but not to that extent. Overtightening of fuel pipes and oil filters is a real pet hate of mine. Good luck with the rest of the job. Just be sure to use genuine rubbers if they need replacing. | ||
| Paul Yorke Grand Master Username: paul_yorke Post Number: 1834 Registered: 6-2006 |
Welcome to my world. Lol. These cars are so ungrateful!! Usually after the grommet there is another connection. Past there the pipe is usually rust free. I usually use a compression joint there and make up a copper pipe to run to the filter. Everybody should rustproof there's now  . That includes undoing the P clips and rustproofing inside them. Whilst you are at it do the pipes by the tank outlet and the suspension pipes. . . Paying particular attention to pulling back the coloured rubber sleeves and rustproofing under them. Schedule this job for a time when you can be without it for a few days just in case. | ||
| Trevor pickering Experienced User Username: commander1 Post Number: 18 Registered: 6-2012 |
Just had a good look at the fuel lines on my car and I have found they are very rusty and at one point on a bend there is a damp patch that is fuel starting to seep through. I intend to replace all this pipe with copper. Is it OK to use compression fittings or should I silver solder all the joints. Thanks Trevor Pickering | ||
| richard george yeaman Grand Master Username: richyrich Post Number: 785 Registered: 4-2012 |
I would use solder where I can And compression where I cant. Richard. | ||
| michael vass Grand Master Username: mikebentleyturbo2 Post Number: 345 Registered: 7-2015 |
Hi Paul You have my sympathise! Not sure where these coloured rubber boots are i'll have a look for them ta. Trevor ,I dread to think how much fuel has leaked from mine, looks like I have opened a can of worms eh? Cheers all Mike | ||
| Mark Aldridge Grand Master Username: mark_aldridge Post Number: 443 Registered: 10-2008 |
Been there,done it ,got the filthy t shirt ! My problems also started as a simple filter change and ended up with all new pipes. Mark | ||
| Paul Yorke Grand Master Username: paul_yorke Post Number: 1835 Registered: 6-2006 |
PS . If using a compression joint be aware that it will need to be a steel rated one but change the Olive on the copper side to a copper olive. | ||
| michael vass Grand Master Username: mikebentleyturbo2 Post Number: 346 Registered: 7-2015 |
hi all some pics for you  | ||
| michael vass Grand Master Username: mikebentleyturbo2 Post Number: 347 Registered: 7-2015 |
fixed  | ||
| richard george yeaman Grand Master Username: richyrich Post Number: 786 Registered: 4-2012 |
A work of art, what diameter is the copper pipe. Richard. | ||
| michael vass Grand Master Username: mikebentleyturbo2 Post Number: 348 Registered: 7-2015 |
Hi Richard It's 8mm Thanks for the complment Mike |
