gas lines

[Tractorat]

I took my 1994 chrysler to the local Grease Monkey to have them change the fuel filter. Well, the clown didnt know what he was doing and buggered up the fuel lines, front and back. A new front fuel line is pretty expensive, and the rear is "no longer available".



NAPA has a fuel line repair kit for about $20. It is a nylon tube that heat shrinks over the fuel line. I asked my local mechanic if this is something they could install for me, and they were concerned about heat shrinking on a fuel line. (I dont blame them)



Has anyone had any experience here ? Or used these kits before ?



TRat

 

[Allnew2Me]

If it is a metal fuel line that was damaged and it is not available I think I would cut out the damaged section and replace it with a new piece connected to the old line with quality hydraulic-type compression or flanged fittings. Any local shop that does hydraulic or fuel system repairs should be able to help you. Then send the bill to Mr. Monkey

 

[JohnBoy5]

check genos garage. i just replaced all my fuel lines with larger lines and the vp44 likes it better any way. you could also upgrade the lift pump too if you dont mind spending the money to make it happy.

 

[mwilson]

Tell me exactly what your '94 Chrysler is and I will go into the NAPA Pro-Link to see what kits they show.

Dorman may offer something as well, but I need your specific vehicle to tell.



Your shop should be doing the legwork, not you, by the way... ... ... ... ... ..... not your fault.



I have seen repair end assemblys somewhere as well for situations like yours.



I know that there are tools out there now to put vehicle specific ends, flares etc. onto bulk fuel tubing, saw them when I bought my bubble flare kit. Possibly a shop in your area all rigged up that can duplicate the metal lines that "Monkey" destroyed.

 

[Tractorat]

Thanks,

Its a 1994 Chrysler Concorde with the 3. 5



TRat

 

[Grizzly]

That's exactly why I like to do my own maintenance on my vehicles. There are some things I have to rely on a more qualified real mechanic to do, such as auto transmission flush and wheel alignment.

 

[mwilson]

Look at these, Dorman may have the easy solution.

Napa not really helpful on this vehicle.



Link to Dorman page for your car..... Dorman Products - Application Guide Results



With 18" of line and a union with each kit this might get you out of trouble.

Click on the part number to the left of each one for a better view.

Only thing not shown is the union itself, unsure how it works.

 

[Tractorat]

MWilson,

Thanks, that looks like what I need



Mike

 

[Tractorat]

Then send the bill to Mr. Monkey

I got the Dorman parts, and took it to my local and trusted repair shop. Fixed the problem. The Grease Monkey (I think I like Mr Monkey better), reimbursed me for the full amount ($256) no questions asked.