96xjcherokee420

I was trying to replace my fuel filter since it's the original one from stock an once I got under there I took off the bracket easy but the fuel line clips are so rusted out I can't even budge them! What do I do? I was told I could cut the line where they are stuck an replace it, but then I read that no one should ever do that to a fuel line .

cruiser54

Why not?

Fred/N0AZZ

I've cut a lot of them, I don't know why someone would tell you that. Why did they tell you not to cut it?

XJwonders

Yeah. Why not?

96xjcherokee420

Because of high pressure going through the line or something , and okay good so I can just buy like a 1 foot piece of fuel line then just attach it an clamp it ?

dmill89

Make sure to depressurize the fuel system before working on it (disconnect the battery, remove the fuel cap, and press the Schrader valve on the fuel rail).


Are you talking about cutting the rubber hose or the steel line?


If you're talking about the rubber hose it should probably be replaced anyhow, just make sure to get hose that is rated for fuel-injection with the appropriate pressure rating as well as the correct clamps (any auto parts store should carry the correct hose and clamps).


If you are talking about cutting the steel line, it probably isn't necessary, do what ever you have to get the clamps off (just break them if they are in bad shape, a big pair of wire cutters will go through most band clamps) and then cut the hose lengthwise over the metal lines with a utility knife and you should be able to peel it off. If you do cut the steel lines you really should put a new flare (you should be able to get a flare tool at most auto parts and plumbing supply stores) on the end before attaching the new hose.

andrewmp6

Take a picture of it if you can.

96xjcherokee420

I think it's the rubber piece on the fuel line that connects the fuel filter and I will take pics as soon as I can an what are the best camps to replace the old ones because I don't want to run into this problem when I go to change it again

dmill89

The "machine screw" style clamps (pic below) are the correct kind to use for fuel-injection, to avoid seizing up, stainless steel would be the best option if you can find them, otherwise use some anti-seize and/or coat them with something like fluid-film. Though if you change the filter regularly it likely won't be an issue, if they are rusted that badly chances are the filter has never been changed (or hasn't been changed in a long time).

96xjcherokee420

Okay thanks man and yea it hasn't ever been changed before and what is the rubber tubing called that I would buy the replace the old ? I called auto zone and they acted like try didn't know what I was talking about lol

dmill89

The hose would be fuel-hose, specifically hose that is rated for fuel injection (fuel injection systems use much higher pressure than carburetors). Don't remember of the top of my head if it is 3/8" or 5/16" diameter. Most auto parts stores will have pre-packaged lengths of hose and some sell bulk hoses as well.