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Vehicle & Technical => Range Rover => Topic started by: RR Paul on March 19, 2005, 16:39:19

Title: Fuel pipe problems
Post by: RR Paul on March 19, 2005, 16:39:19

I discovered today that i have a pin [ed - prod with a sharp implement] in my fuel pipe :(
When the engine is running petrol squirts out at a fair rate!
i have done a temp repair by fitting some braided hosing over it.
Is there an easy fix or do i need a complete new pipe, as far as i can tell it seems  to be a one piece unit?

Title: Fuel pipe problems
Post by: hobbit on March 19, 2005, 18:36:43

Where is the pipe running from/to, I'm presuming its a plastic pipe?

Title: Fuel pipe problems
Post by: RR Paul on March 19, 2005, 20:50:24

it appears to be a metal pipe, as far as i can tell its either  the feed pipe or the return pipe.

Title: Fuel pipe
Post by: Hangover on March 19, 2005, 22:41:19

Re-pipe with rubber fuel hose,doesn't have to be replaced with steel pipe.

Title: Fuel pipe problems
Post by: RR Paul on March 19, 2005, 22:54:19

will I get away with cutting it then replacing the bad bit or do i have to put a full length in?

Title: Fuel pipe problems
Post by: Paul on March 19, 2005, 23:06:30

If it was me I'd cut the leaking bit out and fit a bit of proper fuel
pipe hose in it's place and secure with a couple of house clips.

I wouldn't replace the whole fuel line.

Title: Fuel pipe problems
Post by: RR Paul on March 19, 2005, 23:18:54

Result!! Ireally didnt fancy the idea of trying to fit a complete line,
Thanks everyone for your views.
Just one more thing, will that type of repair be okay for an mot?

Title: Fuel pipe
Post by: Hangover on March 19, 2005, 23:49:58

Doesn't matter as long as it is done with rubber fuel pipe.it should say 'fuel hose' on it.

Title: Fuel pipe problems
Post by: Range Rover Blues on March 20, 2005, 02:23:28

Quote from: "Paul"

If it was me I'd cut the leaking bit out and fit a bit of proper fuel
pipe hose in it's place and secure with a couple of house clips.

I wouldn't replace the whole fuel line.

I'm glad you said that, with your encyclopedic knowledge of the MOT and all, because that's exactly what I have done, just ahead of the rear wheel where all the muck colects.  I wasn't sure if there was a reason it has to be steel pipe other than cost at manufacture.  Also can it be replaced with copper ppipe rather than steel?

Title: Fuel pipe problems
Post by: Paul on March 20, 2005, 10:05:34

Quote from: "Range Rover Blues"

Also can it be replaced with copper pipe rather than steel?

I don't see why not.

The only reason for failure on the MOT is if the fuel system is leaking or
a component is insecure and likely to drop off.

Title: Fuel pipe problems
Post by: hobbit on March 20, 2005, 12:45:57

Quote from: "Paul"

Quote from: "Range Rover Blues"

Also can it be replaced with copper pipe rather than steel?

I don't see why not.

The only reason for failure on the MOT is if the fuel system is leaking or
a component is insecure and likely to drop off.

Was about to say the same thing, especially about the security of pipes, you may need to replace some of the clips, as they just love breaking on you when you start messing about with pipes