Fuel Line Busted! Can't find new replacement...

**nyarsulik** · 11-14-2009, 07:18 PM

Help!

I busted the L-shaped fuel line that connects the fuel filter to a T-shaped adapter! No one, including the dealership apparently, has a way to get this part? I tied a generic fuel line (had to buy a pipe bending tool too) but it doesn't seal like the originl so I ended up having fuel spray everywhere. Not fun, and definitely not safe.

Are there any aftermarket solutions or products?

I am calling a few junk yards tomorrow, but I really don't want to go search through one.

It is a 1999 TA, V8...

Help!

**Cutlass** · 11-15-2009, 04:12 PM

Junkyard is a good idea, if you can find one. Otherwise you'll have to make one. The fuel filter side is a special flare. I'm not sure what the T-block flare is. Either way, the only tool I know of that makes the GM fuel line flare is this one. Its expensive so you may wanna call some nearby shops/dealers to see if they have this tool and can make you a line. You'll also need your old Oring if its still good.
Here's a pic:

Its called Mastercool Automotive Hydraulic Flaring Tool Kit

**nyarsulik** · 11-16-2009, 05:05 AM

Whew!

I was able to fix this finally. Dorman makes a small L-shaped fuel line repair piece ($12 each though) so I had to buy two of these, cut one, and then connect it with rubber fuel line and clamped them down.

Talk about worst install/repair ever. Gas spraying out of the bottom of my car (while it is in my garage) was definitely a frightening experience. :|

That flare tool kit would have made this easy though