Fuel line troubles
 

So today while replacing my fuel filters on my 85 CGT I broke my fuel line while trying to get the fuel filter off (the one after the pump) and I can't seem to find a new line anywhere. Anyone have one or know where I can get one?
btw first time posting here.

Managed to do the same thing while replacing my fuel lines years ago. I ended up replacing the entire line from the filter to the distributor. Save the fittings and remember to use a bubble flare kit if you end up doing the same.

There may be other options that don't require replacing the entire line but I'm not sure off the top of my head. Ask a local shop for suggestions as well

know where you got your lines from?

I've used compression fittings twice now in CIS applications and they are rock solid. Unfortunately it looks like you don't have enough of the tubing left to splice it, but if you can find another piece of line with the correct end, that's another option. It should be 5/16", if I'm not mistaken (I'd measure to be sure). The only thing I had to do was strip off the outer covering of the line so the fitting would fit over it.

I guess this is the only pic I have, but you can see how one side of the fitting looks (the brass one):

http://imageshack.com/a/img195/9679/fuelline.jpg

-Rog

5/16ths is correct.

Seconded! Compression fitting is a inexpensive, solid, and easy fix. I have AN compression fittings with a section of steel braided fuel line on my 4KQST on repaired section of broken fuel line (bought the car with the line broken, previous owner cut out a section and replaced it with a rubber hose... ugh). Its held up beautifully for years now.

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What type of flaring is needed for the hard line ends for the AN fittings? Never used these types of fittings but they seem really easy to work with and seem to hold up pretty well for all sorts of installations.

If you use compression fittings there isn't any flaring involved, which is the main reason I started doing it that way. It comes with a small collar that essentially creates its own flare.

-Rog

This pic should clarify how they work for you.


http://ts3.mm.bing.net/th?&id=HN.608...d=1.9&rs=0&p=0

Thanks fellas! Didn't realize it was that easy. Used those types of compression fittings before.