No thank you VW!!! Thank You Brruces Speed Shop

Fuel leak is no more. VW Quoted me 1090.33 + tax to replace my fuel lines. Instead I repaired the line for $76.36.

I purchased Russell/Edelbrock and XRP from Bruces Speed Shop in Rockaway NJ.

2qty #6 3/8 ID Nute Coupling part #62660570 2per package
2qty #6 3/8 ID Sleves part #62660650 2per package
2qty #6 Male union part #GRHAN815-06D
1qty Alum Fuel Line 3/8 25ft Blue
1qty #6 3/8 XRP Push Lock part #XRP230006

Things to note the stock fuel lines are 8mm *metric*. Once flared they mated with the 3/8 unions with no problems.

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Nice job! Thanks for posting the info.

 

Outstanding!

 

Thanks for the write-up!

Even though there has been a recall, since you were not covered, I'd file a report:

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/

 

I already have. I also Intend on Contacting the BBB and state attorney general.

One more thing to note: I was speaking to a tool and die metal worker and have discovered that the bulb in the line where it failed is a rolled joint. The two pipes are placed end to end and they use a machine that rolls to lips of the two pipes together. Still not sure why it failed. However I am sure its not normal wear and tare or as the manager at trend motors VW put it "Road Debris".

 

Hi, I'm in the UK where there was no recall so I also resorted to DIY costing about £5

*UPDATED METHOD*

6" high pressure SAEJ30R6 hose 6mm bore (non braided type)
3 jubilee clips
6mm to 8mm metal hose joiner
2 x cable ties

Cut solid fuel pipe at fracture using pipe cutter.
Remove clip and cut pipe from hose.
Gently manipulate the solid fuel pipe so it lays against bracket (to allow for cable ties)
Use hot water to soften hose and force onto solid fuel pipe and fasten with clip.
Connect joiner at other ends of hoses and fasten with clips.
Cable tie as shown in pic below

 

How has this held up?

 

Don’t know about his but mine has done great for 6 months. I flared the ends with a brake line flaring tool before sliding the hose on.

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Mine was good for a few months and eventually buckled and popped. Another time it just started leaking. Am I using low quality hose or clamps? I did buy the hose from oriley but it said it was high pressure fuel line. Also the hose clamps I bought long ago from Amazon.

vAg has yours never given you trouble? How much did you torque each side?

 

Forgot to add how far did you pull the fuel line through the hose? And where did you source your clamps? Mines been giving me headaches every few weeks.

 

About 3/4” or so each side. I bought a set of clamps from autozone but can’t remember the size. Just enough to slip over the rubber hose. Something like this https://www.autozone.com/collision-...fuel-hose-clamp/koehler-3-8in-fuel-injection-clamp-10-pack/800000_0_0?location=


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Regular fuel injection hose will degrade enough to leak when cold and swell when hot. Here is a pic of my car with the J30R7 that did not last on my car. I finally used the 5/16" Gates Barricade, (225psi rating,302F) to replace my fuel lines. It's far better than the J30R7 (rated for 257F) and the J30R6 (rated for 212F). I also bought matching fuel injection clamps. Since I did a swap, the V6 lines end behind the airbox and I had to run 36" lines to the 1.8T fuel rail and back. If I keep the car, I will wrap the lines to protect them even better from heat.

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I flared the ends of the existing line and slide fuel hose over them


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Which tool did you buy? Debating on buying a compression union since that will be cheaper than buying a new tool.
anyone try a compression fitting?

 

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I did a double flare so it would not cut the inside of the hose while I slid it on. I thought about the compression unions too, but ultimately decided against it due to the flexing and movement this would see from the engine. Figured the hose would allow for that without stressing the connection.

 

I had a compression union put on my p/s line. It's high pressure, but not very flexible. I would double flare too.

 

I’ll stop by harbor freight and pick that guy up wasn’t sure since the reviews are ehh. But it looks like you’ve had good results. I don’t have it flared but I switched from the worm clamps to the fuel injector clamps and so far 4 days no leaks. Hopefully it stays that way for...ever.

 

Uh, it won’t. [emoji6] At least for me it did not hold with those clamps alone. The flare cured it.


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My problem wasn't the hose slipping off (there was nowhere for it to go) it was that it seeped around the non-flared ends and ever so slight inconsistent pressure of the clamp.

 

12 years later... Still not leaking

 

12 years later... Still not leaking

Looks nice. Can you elaborate on the details?