Quick Disconnect fuel line
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Quick Disconnect fuel line
Hello, I have a 98' Z28 LS1 and I am looking for some advice on how to disconnect the quick-disconnect fuel line that feeds the fuel rail. I went and got the right tool to do the job but for some reason it won't snap appart. I am taking the engine out b/c I had a problem with the stock oil pump and spun a bearing. If you have any info on this or on spun bearings please let me know. It's my first time doing something this in depth. Thanks, Mike
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Originally Posted by taciam
Hello, I have a 98' Z28 LS1 and I am looking for some advice on how to disconnect the quick-disconnect fuel line that feeds the fuel rail. I went and got the right tool to do the job but for some reason it won't snap appart. I am taking the engine out b/c I had a problem with the stock oil pump and spun a bearing. If you have any info on this or on spun bearings please let me know. It's my first time doing something this in depth. Thanks, Mike
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Originally Posted by taciam
Heard the click, pushed together, then tried to pull apart but it won't disconnect.
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Originally Posted by jstpsi
are you using the metal, or knylon version of the disconnect toll. they both works the same way but the metal verstion has less give. After installing the tool into the sleeve try gently rotating it as you work the line in an on off fashion
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Push the tool into the connector
Push the tool and the connector towards the passengers side
Push the tool into the connector again
Pull the tool and the connector off of the fuel rail
Sometimes(depending on the tool) you will have to wiggle it back and forth a few times. Don't be afraid to use some force(within reason) and it will come off.
Like what was stated before...use a rag under the connection to catch the fuel that spills out. Also, have a rubber vacuum cap to put on the fuel rail handy.
Push the tool and the connector towards the passengers side
Push the tool into the connector again
Pull the tool and the connector off of the fuel rail
Sometimes(depending on the tool) you will have to wiggle it back and forth a few times. Don't be afraid to use some force(within reason) and it will come off.
Like what was stated before...use a rag under the connection to catch the fuel that spills out. Also, have a rubber vacuum cap to put on the fuel rail handy.