replacing fuel lines at tank, any good todo list Options

[r_towle]

Hi,

I have done this more than a few times, but I honestly think I have done it wrong every time.

Is there a reasonable way to replace all the fuel lines up front and still be able to get to the fasteners and clamps...yet not end up with too much fuel line under the tank in the end of the re-install?

This is a 75 2.0....so pump is up front.

I hate this job...and I always end up with fuel all over something...and and and.
Last time I did it I had to do it several times to remove a kink in the hose because I had too much fuel line under the tank.
Then...working on a Sunday...if you cut off too much, you have to start all over again while you have to go order more line etc etc etc...

Im just looking for some collective ideas to avoid the traps that this, what should be fairly simple task, will deliver...traps I want to just use others learned experience so I don't end up again with fuel on the floor and some scratch on something after I pull the tank the 4th time in rage.

Rich

[rhodyguy]

First thing is empty the tank with a Facet fuel pump, 2 long pieces of fuel line and a large catch can. Leave the supply line from the tank to the pump long and trim the pump end exactly how long you want it. I would take the tank out when empty to install new lines on it. Maybe replace the fuel sock and fiber gaskets on the line capturing nuts while you’re in there.

[Van B]

Gotta go the long route, drain, disassemble, reassemble. It’s so worth it though.

[rhodyguy]

Gasoline showers suck. Then the garage and eventually the house reek of fuel. You’re lucky if the garage doesn’t explode from the fumes. The intense gas fume headaches are the worst.

[76-914]

Rich, I like to loop the line feed line AND I re-orient the angle of that nipple towards the right side so I'm not fighting a kink. When removing I usually syphon out most of the gas leaving about a gallon. Top prevent spilling raise the right side higher than the left side, remove the 2 hoses and keep that side elevated way when removing. I remove the expansion tank so that I can change the seal when out but also that gives me a place to grab the tank. On the left side of the tank I use a pr of vice grips on the tank flange. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[r_towle]

I just took off the under body pan.
These lines look oem….the cloth outer.
They are super stiff.

Gotta head out to get some cheap fuel pump….yay

Sounds like I have done it right before….but it still sucks.
I hope the next owner appreciates me.

I got a full box from 914 rubber with all the gaskets I need, and all the modern fuel lines.
This is the last major project before I crank it over and bring it back to life.

I did find the logic circuit relay loose under the passenger seat…I’m looking forward to that stupid problem ….then she will fire, and hopefully not drip anything anywhere…..for a while.

Rich

[r_towle]

Rich, I like to loop the line feed line AND I re-orient the angle of that nipple towards the right side so I'm not fighting a kink. When removing I usually syphon out most of the gas leaving about a gallon. Top prevent spilling raise the right side higher than the left side, remove the 2 hoses and keep that side elevated way when removing. I remove the expansion tank so that I can change the seal when out but also that gives me a place to grab the tank. On the left side of the tank I use a pr of vice grips on the tank flange. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Oh man….memories

I recall drilling to mount a stereo amp.
I drill right through the tank
I pulled that tank out really fast.

You just reminded me to pull up the passenger side first.
What a bad memory.