Kinked my fuel line that goes to rail.

ikiller · Jul 3rd, 2017, 16:43

Yesterday while trying to put my my car back together after doing a full PCV and engine seal job, I accidentally bent the fuel line going to the fuel rail/FPR too far and heard a snap and now there is an obvious weak spot in the hose where it kinks when bent. I am afraid I ruined the integrity of this hose and need a fix. The line is part number 30681549, fuel pipe, costs between $120-$170 and a few days turn around.

Is this a nylon hose covered in rubber?
If it is nylon could I use a nylon fuel hose union like this?:
https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-800-01.../dp/B000CIV4OG
They come in 5/16 inch and 3/8 inch sizes, would either size work?

I'm going to check the junk yards in my area, but would appreciate any ideas you guys have for a fix.

pierremcalpine · Jul 5th, 2017, 13:31

Downer...gotta love that. If it were me, I would not bother trying to fix. Head to wreckyard for sure, otherwise type the part # into ebay or head to fcpeuro to see if you can find a cheaper aftermarket part.

I would probably keep driving it until the part arrived again, if it were me. Assuming of course that there are no leaks.

Good luck, how frustrating.

Edit: alright, just took a look around, doesn't seem like any aftermarket stuff is available. In that case, I might be tempted to execute a fix. I can't offer any suggestions on hose types though, sorry.

ikiller · Jul 5th, 2017, 16:13

Got a junk yard unit. For all interested, this pipe is found on 2000-2004 S40/V40s.

Thanks.

pierremcalpine · Jul 6th, 2017, 19:10

Glad you got it sorted. Thank you for following up.

Jul 3rd, 2017, 16:43	#1
ikiller New Member Last Online: Jul 29th, 2017 22:33 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Rafael	Kinked my fuel line that goes to rail. Yesterday while trying to put my my car back together after doing a full PCV and engine seal job, I accidentally bent the fuel line going to the fuel rail/FPR too far and heard a snap and now there is an obvious weak spot in the hose where it kinks when bent. I am afraid I ruined the integrity of this hose and need a fix. The line is part number 30681549, fuel pipe, costs between $120-$170 and a few days turn around. Is this a nylon hose covered in rubber? If it is nylon could I use a nylon fuel hose union like this?: https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-800-01.../dp/B000CIV4OG They come in 5/16 inch and 3/8 inch sizes, would either size work? I'm going to check the junk yards in my area, but would appreciate any ideas you guys have for a fix.

Jul 5th, 2017, 13:31	#2
pierremcalpine Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2024 14:43 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto Canada	Downer...gotta love that. If it were me, I would not bother trying to fix. Head to wreckyard for sure, otherwise type the part # into ebay or head to fcpeuro to see if you can find a cheaper aftermarket part. I would probably keep driving it until the part arrived again, if it were me. Assuming of course that there are no leaks. Good luck, how frustrating. Edit: alright, just took a look around, doesn't seem like any aftermarket stuff is available. In that case, I might be tempted to execute a fix. I can't offer any suggestions on hose types though, sorry. __________________ 2003 V40 1.9T B4204T4, 197,000miles (sold but alive!), 2004 S60 2.5T, 160,000miles, 2010 V70 3.2, 125,000miles, 2002 V70XC 2.4, 175,000miles Click here for my x40 and V70 P3 repair guides Last edited by pierremcalpine; Jul 5th, 2017 at 13:34.

Jul 6th, 2017, 19:10	#4
pierremcalpine Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2024 14:43 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto Canada	Glad you got it sorted. Thank you for following up. __________________ 2003 V40 1.9T B4204T4, 197,000miles (sold but alive!), 2004 S60 2.5T, 160,000miles, 2010 V70 3.2, 125,000miles, 2002 V70XC 2.4, 175,000miles Click here for my x40 and V70 P3 repair guides

Jul 5th, 2017, 16:13	#3
ikiller New Member Last Online: Jul 29th, 2017 22:33 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Rafael	Got a junk yard unit. For all interested, this pipe is found on 2000-2004 S40/V40s. Thanks.

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