As mentioned in the first part of this repair I found out where my gas was leaking. I finally got around to repairing the leak under my tank. I thought I'd share this follow-up repair.
So my first step was jacking up the passenger side front and remove the wheel to get access under the gas tank. The line that needed replacing is within arms reach. Part of the trick is to replace it quick without spilling too much gas. I did this outside but I'd still advise to work in a ventilated area and be prepared to clean up some spilled gas obviously stay away from sparks or flame.
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| Before repair. |
To minimize spillage I took off the line connected to steel line going to gas tank first and plugged up the line to the tank so it didn't leak a lot. You have to be prepared to do this part quickly as gas will start pouring out.
I cut a piece of the new fuel line. I then pulled the end of the old fuel line that goes to the engine. At first I try attach the new line to steel line going to the engine. I couldn't get it on enough as I'm trying to attach it one handed as it's all I can reach it with. On top of that I can't see what I'm doing. After few attempts and some curse I realize I'll have to pull off the wheel on the other side which I was trying to avoid. So I loosen the lugs on the drivers side and jack up and secure the drivers side and pull the wheel off.
I see that the fuel line runs behind the master cylinder through a hole running underneath the car secured by plastic holder by a Phillips screw. Just for the heck of it I try to see if can get the kine on it this way but even here the line moves too much to get the new fuel line on. So I come up with the idea to pull the line thru the hole underneath and can hold the steel line securely with one hand and put the new one on with the idea. First I unscrew the plastic clip. Pull the fuel line thru the hole trying not to bend the steel line too much. Now being able to hold the line I attach the new fuel to steel line. It works great. I feed it back up thru the hole and reattach the plastic clip.
Now I go back to the other side. I slide the new hose clamps over the new hose. Obviously you won't be able to get them on with both ends attached. Now for the fun part of pulling the line from the tank attaching the new hose. You have to ready to do this quick as gas will pour out as soon as you pull the old line off. Have some rags ready to clean up spills.
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| Old fuel line. |
So I pull off the old line of course some fuel pours, I quickly attach the new line. Tightening the hose clamps was a little tricky as it's a tight area to work in.
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| After. |
No more leaks. I hope this helps.
Next up will be the fuel sending unit.
