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Old Nov 23, 2017 | 05:24 AM
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I nicked the fuel line that is under the passenger side of the car and was wondering how would I go about replacing it? I can't find anything on buying an oem fuel line or anything like that that isn't ss or some aftermarket fuel lines to an aftermarket fuel pump. Can someone help me out or should I just hand it over to a shop to deal with it?
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Old Nov 23, 2017 | 06:00 AM
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When you say you "nicked" the fuel line, what exactly did you do? Cut it, crushed it or what?
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Old Nov 23, 2017 | 06:43 AM
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When you say you "nicked" the fuel line, what exactly did you do? Cut it, crushed it or what?
It's been cut/crushed partly, theres an obvious hole in the line but the car still runs and drives but for what ever reason starts leaking gas at past half tank
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This is what the line looks like now. What can I do about it? I already removed the gas tank.
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Old Nov 24, 2017 | 12:10 PM
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Cut line.
Add rubber fuel hose
double clamp each side.
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Old Nov 24, 2017 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by iideadeyeii
Cut line.
Add rubber fuel hose
double clamp each side.
So essentially I'm cutting out the cut and replacing it with a regular rubber fuel hose? What size should I get?
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Old Nov 24, 2017 | 12:19 PM
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I would cut the section out, run to a parts store and get one that slides tightly on top of oem
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So essentially I'm cutting out the cut and replacing it with a regular rubber fuel hose? What size should I get?
bring the piece you cut out to the store and find out.

When i say "cut out" I mean like use a pipe cutter that doesn't make any metal shavings or that crushes the line
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Old Nov 24, 2017 | 09:15 PM
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Alright thanks guys for the help, already got the piece cut off and am ready to put the car back together. Thanks much everyone
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This is what the line looks like now. What can I do about it? I already removed the gas tank.
This is what happens when a floor jack is jammed under a Z33 haphazardly. Good luck on the repair and check it carefully from time-to-time to make sure it seals completely.
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This is what happens when a floor jack is jammed under a Z33 haphazardly. Good luck on the repair and check it carefully from time-to-time to make sure it seals completely.
I wish that was the case but unfortunately I had fallen asleep while driving and went off the road. Both are stupid mistakes though! Most definitely will keep on making sure it stays sealed, thanks.
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I wish that was the case but unfortunately I had fallen asleep while driving and went off the road. Both are stupid mistakes though! Most definitely will keep on making sure it stays sealed, thanks.
Whow- you are LUCKY if that's the worst damage suffered!
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