Help I broke garder spring and GM told me to get F*****
08-31-2007, 10:46 AM
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Help I broke garder spring and GM told me to get F***** So I pulled the fuel line off my intake last night, and didn't have the quick connect tool. So my garder spring inside my fuel line broke. I need the new clip (garder spring), and the 2 or 3 O-rings that go inside the fuel line. GM is telling me I need to buy a whole new fuel line for $80, when the clip and O-rings probably only cost $1. I have called dealerships all over the place, and numerous parts stores, nobody carries this. What do I do?
Long story short: DOES ANYBODY KNOW WHERE I CAN GET A NEW GARDER SPRING AND O-RINGS!?!!?!?!?!?!?
Long story short: DOES ANYBODY KNOW WHERE I CAN GET A NEW GARDER SPRING AND O-RINGS!?!!?!?!?!?!?
08-31-2007, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by sixthfloorfreak
best bet is probably find a used fuel line somewhere...junkyard, parts classifieds on here, ebay
08-31-2007, 11:03 AM
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you're talking about the the connection to the fuel rails right? or am I completely off? if so, I wouldn't risk just cramming it on there and hoping for the best. it's pressurized, and duct tape would have nothing to hold to. I'd wager you wouldn't get a mile down the road...also gotta factor in fuel + hot exhaust = fire.
08-31-2007, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by sixthfloorfreak
you're talking about the the connection to the fuel rails right? or am I completely off?
08-31-2007, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by sixthfloorfreak
correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure the only fuel connection to the intake is on the fuel rails that are bolted to studs on the intake, right?
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08-31-2007, 11:45 AM
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Problem solved. Just ordered a new fuel line from Oklahoma. That was the closest one to MN that could get it here by tomorrow I guess. Thanks for your help sixthfloorfreak in trying to figure this out.
08-31-2007, 01:02 PM
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Next time go buy the cheap *** disconnect kit & remove it correctly. You would have spent like $10 at Autozone for a disconnect kit.
And if this is on a LS1 the only fuel connection it from the lines to the rails on the driverside. 1 hose goes to the rails & the second goes in behind the TB on the intake(which just slips on, no disconnect needed).
And if this is on a LS1 the only fuel connection it from the lines to the rails on the driverside. 1 hose goes to the rails & the second goes in behind the TB on the intake(which just slips on, no disconnect needed).
08-31-2007, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by BIG_MIKE2005
Next time go buy the cheap *** disconnect kit & remove it correctly. You would have spent like $10 at Autozone for a disconnect kit.
And if this is on a LS1 the only fuel connection it from the lines to the rails on the driverside. 1 hose goes to the rails & the second goes in behind the TB on the intake(which just slips on, no disconnect needed).
And if this is on a LS1 the only fuel connection it from the lines to the rails on the driverside. 1 hose goes to the rails & the second goes in behind the TB on the intake(which just slips on, no disconnect needed).
You are correct it is that connection on the drivers side.
08-31-2007, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by johnnywhale
Next time, go to the auto parts store (a real one with countermen) and ask to see the Ford A/C garter springs. They'll be there, about $2.00.
08-31-2007, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by johnnywhale
Next time, go to the auto parts store (a real one with countermen) and ask to see the Ford A/C garter springs. They'll be there, about $2.00.
