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Old 04-02-2008 | 05:06 PM
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Default How do I remove fuel line from fuel rails??

I am finaaly installing my ported Dart 205cc heads. I am also replacing the injectors. I have the intake off except for the one fuel line that goes to the fuel rails. The write up I have says to just remove the rails from the intake and let it hang. I would like to remove it.

I have the clip off and the rubber boot. Does it take a special tool or what.

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Old 04-02-2008 | 05:09 PM
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Yes, it's a plasic ring that you insert inside the connector and it releases the line - be sure to release the pressure via the shraeder valve first.
Old 04-02-2008 | 05:11 PM
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found at your local autoparts store in a 3 pack for about $10 good luck dude!
Old 04-02-2008 | 05:32 PM
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Is there anything else I can use?

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Well maybe if you get a socket that fits around, but inside the sleeve, you can saw it into two semi circles, and jam it in there until you feel a click then pull the line out. That just sounds wrong...

I would just buy the fuel line tool, almost any parts store should have them.

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Old 04-02-2008 | 05:47 PM
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Go buy the disconnect tools, they are cheap (usually $9.99 for a set of 5 or 7 depending on store) and they are very handy to have for a lot of cars.
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Thanks everyone. I am going to go get a tool after supper.

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Just a FYI they do sell them by size. The size you need is 5/16" Angled Fuel Line Disconnect. It was $3+ each.

Now to get those heads off.

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Hey Bill....

You ever get those home made flycutting tools?
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Hey Bill....

You ever get those home made flycutting tools?
I never did get them. I PM'd the person more than once. No answer.

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Old 04-03-2008 | 03:35 PM
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Too bad....

I was curious as to how they worked out. I noticed in the past few months alot of questions had been popping up as to which tools worked the best, ect...ect...

R/

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you can pick up the fuel line remover tool at your local parts store. Ceap ones are under $10 but they usually break after a few uses. i bought a set of snap on ones and that are holding up pretty good.
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I picked one up at O'Relly's for $3.99. It worked great.

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