Busted Fuel Line

adray96 · Dec 9, 2016

This spot is the culprit. It's leaking a little bit past the connector on the metal line

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magimerlin · Dec 10, 2016

Yah..... those are to far gone for my idea.....lol...

sent from what use to be a great country...

Boomer MN · Dec 10, 2016

The easiest way is to replace the steel line with braided line and push on fittings. You only have to go half way up, not all the way to the engine. Take off the fuel filter (and replace) to get the correct size on that end and with the box off you can do the tank end easy. Braided line and fittings for both supply and return are about $100. Taking the box off is the only hard part. Get 3 of your buddies to help.
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Bob L · Dec 13, 2016

If the lines look like that I would take the bed off as it is a lot easier to work on fuel from above than running down your arm. If you plan on being in the auto /truck repair business or just plan on wrenching as a hobby it would do you well to get a tube flaring kit and have a tech at work show you how to make a flare. You can replace fuel hard lines correctly for little money if you make your own. with the bed off you can remove the sender and look into the tank to see how the inside looks. But you are looking at a new sender I think also.
If the fuel lines look like that brake lines are probably in a similar condition so learning how to bend and flare tubing will save you a lot over the years.

Huck Finn · Dec 13, 2016

Pipe cutter and a brass compression fitting is about the quickest short term fix I know of. Had to do on my 96 along with a piece of Dorman fuel line, had to have line with mine due to a two inch fracture. But it was first one I had ever done and it worked nicely for a temp fix, and in under and hour. If I can manage it, I'm sure a lot of others can too!

Jrgunn5150 · Dec 13, 2016

It's my experience, that here in Michigan, splicing a leak in a ****** line, generally results in a leak about 10" from the first one, in about 10 months.

The dealer quote is certainly fair, since I'm sure that cover's replacing all lines.

Bob L · Dec 14, 2016

If you live in the rust belt and plan on driving anything older than 7 years old you will be replacing fuel and brake lines. The sooner you learn to replace them yourself the better, unless you can afford to pay someone. when I take in a job to replace brake lines I am more concerned with weather the bleeders will open than anything else. I have finally started to turn away fuel lines as I work by myself with no lift and at 64 years old I don't need that kind of work. But if it was my own I would still be under there doing it. As far as working outside in cold weather insulated jump suits work and will keep you warm. Suck it up and do it, every time you do it gets easier. Every mistake you make is a learning experience. Experience starts as soon as you start..
I know I may seen like an old know it all but to work for weeks to pay someone to fix something they spend a few hours on never worked for me. I learned to sweat pipes when the plumbing needed repair and to replace switches and breakers when electrical failed. I learned by doing and asking questions, today with the internet and You Tube the answers are a click away.

adray96 · Dec 16, 2016

Bob L said:
If you live in the rust belt and plan on driving anything older than 7 years old you will be replacing fuel and brake lines. The sooner you learn to replace them yourself the better, unless you can afford to pay someone. when I take in a job to replace brake lines I am more concerned with weather the bleeders will open than anything else. I have finally started to turn away fuel lines as I work by myself with no lift and at 64 years old I don't need that kind of work. But if it was my own I would still be under there doing it. As far as working outside in cold weather insulated jump suits work and will keep you warm. Suck it up and do it, every time you do it gets easier. Every mistake you make is a learning experience. Experience starts as soon as you start..
I know I may seen like an old know it all but to work for weeks to pay someone to fix something they spend a few hours on never worked for me. I learned to sweat pipes when the plumbing needed repair and to replace switches and breakers when electrical failed. I learned by doing and asking questions, today with the internet and You Tube the answers are a click away.

You're not being a know it all, just someone with more experience and knowledge than I.

Trust me, I would love to do the work and learn how to do it, it's the best way I learn. Last summer, I did brake hoses, rotors, calipers, and pads on my car. Wasn't hard or anything, nothing compared to when I did the intake gasket on my truck during the fall.

Thank you everyone for the advice, but I ended up having it towed to a shop that my family trusts to have it done, the estimate was a lot better than what the dealership, and a family friend would do it for. Hopefully I can have it back by next weekend.

Again, I really wish I could bring myself to do it in the cold and snow, but on top of that, I just have so little time and and space. Thank you again

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JakeZ71 · Dec 16, 2016

I would say try it yourself. The bed is fairly easy to take off, and Napa sells nylon line and compression fittings for not much money. I did pretty much the entire fuel return line on my Z71 for like $30. I'd say you could do the whole thing for under $100. As far as doing it in the cold... Get used to it, or pony up the cash for a new car! I know it sucks... but, you'll also learn these things can be anticipated. Maybe next time you'll inspect the truck for possible issues like this before it gets cold. I feel your pain, and I've done (and am still doing) my time.
I say give it a shot.

WeirdTim · Dec 16, 2016

Just did this all this summer. Bought pre bent fuel lines from the throttle body back to the fuel tank for my 1990 C1500. Then bought pre bent stainless steel brakelines from the master cylinder back to the wheels. Replaced the fuel tank, fuel pump, sending unit and fuel filler as the vent had rotted it out. Also, all new rubber bits for the fuel filler. New tank straps as well. Hate doing things twice and the truck and I aren't leaving each other for a long time. The pre bent lines made life super easy.

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