Another victim of the Vortech Aux fuel line disconnect
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Originally Posted by mcduck
But that was my whole point. That WAS my issue and I haven't had a problem since rebuilding the FMU. I have replaced none of the parts you suggested replacing.
Was never trying to discount the areas you are saying to check, but the FMU can obviously be a factor because it was the problem point on my car. I posted a thread about this last summer and know at least one other person who had a similar issue at that time who rebuilt their FMU and no longer had a problem after that.
Was never trying to discount the areas you are saying to check, but the FMU can obviously be a factor because it was the problem point on my car. I posted a thread about this last summer and know at least one other person who had a similar issue at that time who rebuilt their FMU and no longer had a problem after that.
Brother mcduck I have not recommended changing anything simply saying check the lines periodically although I would support changing all the fittings to a more secure design..Getting back to the FMU I remain skeptical unless and until someone can explain how a sticking FMU can cause the lines to come loose, not doubting your theory simply not convinced of it..
Totally agree with Mcduck! Had the exact same problem,wish i would have took pic's. Fuel deposites accumulate around the washer in the FMU and it gets stuck! All that psi and no place to go.I rebuilt mine and no problems ever since.Didn't think about using injector cleaner but a very good idea.
i bought the kit to change out the rubber piece and the washer, and metal ring. i never did it though, not sure how to take apart the FMU and honestly dont trust myself i guess.
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Originally Posted by daddyz
Totally agree with Mcduck! Had the exact same problem,wish i would have took pic's. Fuel deposites accumulate around the washer in the FMU and it gets stuck! All that psi and no place to go.I rebuilt mine and no problems ever since.Didn't think about using injector cleaner but a very good idea.
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Hey mcduck, when u say rebuild the FMU, what exactly are u rebuilding. I had this problem happen to me over the weekend and trying to figure out how to solve it. Is there a connector that holds the male and female fuel lines together?
I'm also looking for the thread where u stated how to fix this, but can't find it.
I'm also looking for the thread where u stated how to fix this, but can't find it.
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Originally Posted by booger
Hey Jeff
Didnt you just buy this Kit ? Vortech will send you another
Didnt you just buy this Kit ? Vortech will send you another
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booger (bill), here is a picture i found on another thread.
https://my350z.com/forum/attachment....4&d=1117063147
See the blue clip thing where the male plug plugs into the female line, what is that called? I think i'm missing that as it hold the 2 lines together? Thanks.
https://my350z.com/forum/attachment....4&d=1117063147
See the blue clip thing where the male plug plugs into the female line, what is that called? I think i'm missing that as it hold the 2 lines together? Thanks.
Originally Posted by buffmanjeff
Yea i just bought the kit. My problem, is over the weekend the fuel line male connector (from the gas tank) disconnected from the fuel line leading up to the intake manifold (female elbow piece). I dont know how they are held together, is there a clamp? I'm kinda confused at this point as someone tells me there is no clamp and another tells me there is a clamp. There must be, because when i connect the 2 male and female plugs, they are really really loose. Can u chime in some?
That sounds like a bad install of the fuel system . Im sure the shop that did the install will fix the problem
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booger (bill), here is a picture i found on another thread.
https://my350z.com/forum/attachment....4&d=1117063147
See the blue clip thing where the male plug plugs into the female line, what is that called? I think i'm missing that as it hold the 2 lines together? Thanks.
https://my350z.com/forum/attachment....4&d=1117063147
See the blue clip thing where the male plug plugs into the female line, what is that called? I think i'm missing that as it hold the 2 lines together? Thanks.
Originally Posted by mcduck
My experience proves different. After we rebuilt the FMU (cleaned internal, new seals, etc), my system went back together with **the exact same clamps** used originally. My problem with fuel lines popping occurred about 6000 miles after the SC install. Since the FMU rebuild, I've added another 20K+ miles and have had no further issues with the system, running the clamps/fittings that came with the kit.
Not saying better fittings/clamps would not be an improvement, but there are potentially other issues folks should be checking as part of a regular maintanence routine on the Vortech. Just like the car has a maintanence schedule provided by Nissan, you should be checking key components of the Vortech kit at regular intervals.
Not saying better fittings/clamps would not be an improvement, but there are potentially other issues folks should be checking as part of a regular maintanence routine on the Vortech. Just like the car has a maintanence schedule provided by Nissan, you should be checking key components of the Vortech kit at regular intervals.
Besides this issue, the cleaning of the oil jet, and just examining the belt for wear, are there any other issues specific to the Vortech? I keep coming across new issues and thought maybe someone who knows more than I do could list the things to watch out for. I've read many posts on this but haven't seen a list of periodic maintenance items like you have for the rest of the car.
The oil jet can be checked when you clean your air filter [ once - twice a year ] The belt...after it stretches the first time....needs to tightened once in a while . Once you do it...it can be done in 10 minutes . It takes me 3 minutes with out taking the belly pan off . I reach down in front of the motor and feel for the bolt to tighten . None of this is a big deal . People seem to make it alot more than it is .
IPO ...if you cant tighten the belt , clean your air filter and oil squirter . You shouldnt have gone FI in the first place .
IPO ...if you cant tighten the belt , clean your air filter and oil squirter . You shouldnt have gone FI in the first place .
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Originally Posted by booger
I reach down in front of the motor and feel for the bolt to tighten . None of this is a big deal . People seem to make it alot more than it is .
Thanks for bringing this thread back buffmanjeff, good one. Any hints on preventing this from happening before I install my kit? What fitting would you change and to what? Not expensive AV ones!!
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Originally Posted by New2350
Thanks for bringing this thread back buffmanjeff, good one. Any hints on preventing this from happening before I install my kit? What fitting would you change and to what? Not expensive AV ones!!
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All the hassles!!!
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Originally Posted by buffmanjeff
booger (bill), here is a picture i found on another thread.
https://my350z.com/forum/attachment....4&d=1117063147
See the blue clip thing where the male plug plugs into the female line, what is that called? I think i'm missing that as it hold the 2 lines together? Thanks.
https://my350z.com/forum/attachment....4&d=1117063147
See the blue clip thing where the male plug plugs into the female line, what is that called? I think i'm missing that as it hold the 2 lines together? Thanks.
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