in the area of fuel distribution, I have never replaced the rubber fuel lines that connect to the fuel rails and injectors. They are quite hard. It looks to me as though they are crimped into the injector, and screwed onto the rail...does this mean that the whole injector has to be replaced? Is there a particular type of hose that is best to use? to replace fuel lines you just get the appropriate fuel line make sure its high pressure line and cut off the crimped things that hold the old gas lines on, you may have to use a hacksaw or dremmel tool or something small and sharp. then just cut the right size pieces and put it back together with good clamps. vanagain sells all this stuff (hoses, clamps). i did it on mine it looks daunting but once you get those silly crimped things off its easy. i knew i needed to replace my fuel lines b/c when i turned the key and the fuel pump came on i saw gasoline spraying out of tiny holes all over the lines spraying gas all over the engine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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