Rusted Fuel Line
05-19-2005, 02:00 PM
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1987 300E
Rusted Fuel Line
Hey guys,
I'm new to this forum and have a pretty serious problem w/ my '87 300E.
Recently I've smelled gas and have noticed that fuel is leaking out of one of the 2 metal fuel lines right under the rear driver's side door. I'd like to know if I can purchase these lines myself and where I could do that. I'm hesitant to take it to my local shop b/c I don't want them to charge me and arm and a leg to fix it. Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Patrick
I'm new to this forum and have a pretty serious problem w/ my '87 300E.
Recently I've smelled gas and have noticed that fuel is leaking out of one of the 2 metal fuel lines right under the rear driver's side door. I'd like to know if I can purchase these lines myself and where I could do that. I'm hesitant to take it to my local shop b/c I don't want them to charge me and arm and a leg to fix it. Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Patrick
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05-19-2005, 03:28 PM
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Thats not a real serious problem unless it is not fixed right away. You have an old vehicle, still in service beyond its designed life. You live in an area where lots of salt is used on the roads. Just order the correct lines and have them installed or install them yourself immediatly, before you have a fire or worse. Don't cheap out on this one!!
05-22-2005, 11:21 AM
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Doing it yourself depends on how comfortable you are working with cars and how accessable the fuel line is in your car. Can you remove the entire length of affected fuel line?... if yes, then you're in luck. Otherwise you may want to take it into the shop, unless you're very handy and creative.
Once removed, you have two choices.... 1) Buy a prebent replacement from the dealer, or 2) Fabricate one yourself with replacement fuel line from the local auto supply house and a tube flaring kit.
Once removed, you have two choices.... 1) Buy a prebent replacement from the dealer, or 2) Fabricate one yourself with replacement fuel line from the local auto supply house and a tube flaring kit.
