Hey fellas I was changing my spark plugs and it was going well....on the passenger side spark plug closest to the windshield....there's this hose that goes right over it....well i figured i can remove the part that the hose is connected to for an easier removal and installation of the new spark plug. But as i started removing the screws from this part, liquid started to leak...so i quickly seal it back, finished my spark plug installation with out having to move it....so started the car then that part started leaking again....so i thought i didn't tighten it enough and begin to tighten it again and the screw snapped so my question is what is this part and what is the liquid coming out of it? (I think its fuel?)......and any suggestions on the fix....Stealership or other shops perhaps.....thanks guys.

 

Looks like your fuel line. Did it smell like fuel....it kind of has a distinguishing smell?

 

its a fuel line... you mostlikly need a new O ring. the rubber orings in the fuel fittings are liquid activated they expand when they touch fuel so when you took it out it mustof broke or came out and no longer usable. so try your local autozone or something if you can find out what size the ring is.

if not you can order this

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Fuel-...spagenameZWDVW

and plug the extra branch

 

DO NOT START THE CAR AGAIN!!!

just so you don't drive it to the parts store.

is there a broken screw stuck in your engine now?

 

yeah found out thats the fuel pressure regulator....and it is most likely my o-ring...called the dealer they have o-ring in stock $4.00....but they don't carry the bolts in stock....should i just go to hardware store and get a bolt comparison and replace that....don't really feel like waiting for special order if i dont have to.

 

hahaha yeah its not a good idea starting the car with fuel spitting out....the bolt is stuck through a bracket...and i can actually unscrew the perpendicular bolts in the picture, turn the bracket side ways, and unscrew the stuck bolt using some pliers from the bottom. luckily the screw didn't go into a housing...and is just open air in the bottom.

 

This is all thanks to this forum and its members! My Z is back to normal!


This is the damage I had done:


I lucked out on the stuck bolt...I removed the 2 bolts perpendicular to the fuel damper and started twisting from the bottom with my little hands...and started twisting from the top:


Used one of my grounding kits bolts for the missing bolt til the special order bolt comes in from nissan....they don't carry it in stock...i found that weird:


Cost in new O-ring = $3.78
Missing bolt = Free
Removing stuck bolt = Luck (small fingers)
Knowing how to do all this = 0
My350Z.com and its members = PRICELESS

 

^ good job OP.
i need to replace my spark plugs soon.

i like that " LAPD " sticker

 

OK when I change spark plugs I will not take that thing off.

 

Thanks man.....need that sticker cuz the Cops here in Fullerton are opening up hoods when they pull cars over....so hoping it helps when that happens and they ask "LAPD? you work for em? Yes officer i do" haha

 

Yeah really didnt need it off...it would've been easier...but not necessary. If you need to move the hose blocking it...remove the 2 bolts perpendicular to it.

 

Just be ready to show an officer ID, otherwise your impersonating an officer!

 

haha...no worries...I've got my ID (I do work for LAPD hehe)

 

Me too, Los Angelas **** Department!

 

...Los Angeles ****' Deparment?...hmmm, no wonder Hollywood's SOO messed up!!! They've got their very OWN defense league!
Flabergasted old man from Puerto Rico.
---Just kiddinnn'...

 

"phuckk the police,phuckk phuckk, phuckk the police"
those sukas force me to drive slower than an old farter

 

Good job, glad it all turned out fine, and with hardly and expense. Hmm, nice idea to have a sticker under the hood, and the goods in your pocket. I just might try it.

 

...are Customs Officers included in your death-wish, grimace65???

CBP Officer
San Juan, Puerto Rico

P.S. It's just another job, dude--Law-enforcement, that is. May save your life
one of these days!

 

i know this thread is old but advice to the ratchet lovers.

When you tighten a bolt and you dont have a torque wrench or you dont know the torque specs, Hand tighten the bolt and then use a wrench or ratchet and turn the bolt 90 degrees. Anymore than that can cause damage. Thats a general rule but may not work everytime.

 

Really would depend on wether or not its a UNC or UNF thread... Or some other wacky thing. If the thread is very coarse, a 90° turn could mean 1/2" engagement.

Just buy a cheapo TQ wrench.