[PipeSmokeMcGee]

Howdy folks,

I changed my fuel filter recently and busted a line. I went to the parts store to replace it, and they didn't have that size, but just the next size up. I put that on, and it's leaking just a big...gas mileage is down too.

Anyway, what is the hose size coming from the fuel filter? I can't seem to read a number on it. I need to replace the wrong one with the right one!

Thanks,

Ben

 

[2.5x_sleeper]

I believe the hose size is 5/16". When I inserted a fitting on my post here, it was a 5/16" fitting & it was a tight fit. Make sure you get "fuel injection" fuel line. The regular (cheaper) fuel line hose is not rated for the pressure & is not safe to use for fuel injection. :wink:

In addition, I'd get new clamps. The factory/OEM clamps don't seem to tighten as well when reused. :smile:

Bobby...

My MODding Journal

 

[PipeSmokeMcGee]

Excellent! Thank you much. Already done...and good advice about the new clamps...they seem much better and more workable.

 

[Woody '04]

not sure about exactly which years, but wasn't there a TSB on some of the fuel line clamps and possible leakage leading to occasional fuel smells? When I got my '04 I took off the metal covers above the heads to get to all the fuel lines b/c i had an occasional smell. a couple fuel hose clamps did need to be tightened and i'll probably just replace before too long (no smells since then).

 

[8lackie]

Fuel line information 4 moving fuel filter

I believe the hose size is 5/16". When I inserted a fitting on my post here, it was a 5/16" fitting & it was a tight fit. Make sure you get "fuel injection" fuel line. The regular (cheaper) fuel line hose is not rated for the pressure & is not safe to use for fuel injection. :wink:

In addition, I'd get new clamps. The factory/OEM clamps don't seem to tighten as well when reused. :smile:

Bobby...

My MODding Journal

This is the droid I was looking for. Important but often overlooked information. Excellent!