Fuel Line broke

[Jake]

Hey everybody, i got a problem, i was trying to replace my fuel filter, but in the process broke the fuel line right before the metal fitting for the fuel filter. I was wondering if it would be easier to buy a repair kit or buy the whole fuel line. or would it be cheaper to take it to a mechanic? ive heard of dorman repair kits, but are there any oem replacement parts that are a direct fit?


Edit: bought the dorman fuel line repair kit, comes with a 30 inch long steel 3/8 fuel line, compression fitting, and a fitting on the flared end for the fuel filter. i heard that you arent supposed to use compression fittings as they dont hold the pressure or leak? can anyone verify? thanks in advance!

[myfirstbonnie]

Have you checked the JY yet? Is it the line between the tank and filter, or the one between the filter and engine? Can you get a picture?

[95naSTA]

It's gotta be the metal line between the filter and the rail since the line to the tank is nylon.

Are replacement lines available?

Cutting and flairing in a new section wouldn't be that hard or expensive.

[LeSabre in Buffalo]

There's a Dorman HELP kit for just that purpose. Easy enough to install with a line cutter, good tubing bender, and the included compression fitting. It will take a few hours of mindless work to do it right.

[Jake]

Yeah, its the line from the filter to the pump. Im going to be cutting and flaring a new section of metal line in. Can i just put a straight pipe to replace the two 90 degree turns that lead to the filter?

[tripscarcare95]

Shouldn't make a difference, but I think the bends are there so when removing the fuel filter you cannot accidently twist the entire straight line?

[Jake]

If i cut off a piece of the fuel line after the the piece connected to the body that holds up the fuel lines, can i just slide the new fuel line i got in my repair kit? or are they really tight in there?

[tripscarcare95]

Its possible, not sure how tight it is. A bit of enginerring may get it on for sure, iF not cut the line back further to put a longer piece on. (Not sure what the kit consists of)