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641er

04-18-2007 07:04:52




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Does a guy need special tools to remove and install fuel lines on fuel injected Ford vehicles? I tried to change the fuel filter on my 98 Windstar, but can't get the line from the tank to the filter back on. Thanks.




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Vern-MI

04-18-2007 14:53:20




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 Re: automotive fuel lines in reply to 641er, 04-18-2007 07:04:52  
There are actually two clips on each end. The first is a metal clip that has a 'U' shaped clip on each end and a metal bridge in the middle which connects each end. You must unlock the 'U' on one end and swing it out and away. Then there is a garter spring inside the female receptacle on the hose end that couples it to the filter flanged tube. The garter spring must first be released using a special tool that is like two half cylinders on each side of the filter tube. You push this tool into the hose end coupling to release the garter spring and the filter will come out. The release tools are plastic or metal and can be purchased for a couple of bucks at a aparts store.

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Vern_MI

04-18-2007 14:58:26




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 Re: automotive fuel lines in reply to Vern-MI, 04-18-2007 14:53:20  
Just went and goggled the fuel filter removal and found this.



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641er

04-19-2007 06:33:41




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 Re: automotive fuel lines in reply to Vern_MI, 04-18-2007 14:58:26  
Vern, Theanks for the good info. I should have done a little more research before getting into it, but it seemed like it should have been a simple job. Now I have to find out if there is a way to fix it short of replacing the line. Thanks again.



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641er

04-18-2007 09:10:30




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 Re: automotive fuel lines in reply to 641er, 04-18-2007 07:04:52  
I didn't use any tool to take them apart, I pulled it apart after removing a U shaped clip with barbs on the end from the slotted windows in the end of the line. Hope I don't have to replace the line. Is there a part that I damaged by pulling it apart without the special tool?



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johnski

04-18-2007 18:23:56




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 Re: automotive fuel lines in reply to 641er, 04-18-2007 09:10:30  
If the lines are the black plastic and you pried out the two white clips to remove it you should have got new ones in the box with the filter. If you need new ones then any parts store can fix you up. It's easier to install the new clips on the lines and then push the lines on to the filter. You should hear them click into place and a light tug will tell you that the're seated.
P.S. Be sure that the o-rings are still in the lines as I've seen them stick to the filter sometimes. HTH Jf

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IH2444

04-18-2007 10:15:13




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 Re: automotive fuel lines in reply to 641er, 04-18-2007 09:10:30  
Maybe, you will know if it does not stay back together and or it leaks. there are little clip ooints up in the connector that are supposed to hold it together, the U shaped thisg is only a safety backup and not intended to be the means of holding the 2 lines together.



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641er

04-18-2007 12:43:36




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 Re: automotive fuel lines in reply to IH2444, 04-18-2007 10:15:13  
I must have damaged the little clips by pulling it apart. Do I have to replace the line, or is there a way to replace the clips?



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IH2444

04-18-2007 14:00:12




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 Re: automotive fuel lines in reply to 641er, 04-18-2007 12:43:36  
Not absolutely sure but I would think the line as it seems to be made on there. At least the line with the big part on it. the clips in that part lock onto the pressed rib on the little part.



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IH2444

04-18-2007 08:13:33




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 Re: automotive fuel lines in reply to 641er, 04-18-2007 07:04:52  
Yes you will need a set of push type tools. they fit around the line push up in the connector and release some clips so you can pull it apart. No tool is needed for reassembly. A plastic cheap set will usually suffice.



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Bob

04-18-2007 07:58:07




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 Re: automotive fuel lines in reply to 641er, 04-18-2007 07:04:52  
Generally, a tool is needed to separate them, NOT to put them back together.

Did youipull them apart without the use of a tool, and damage them?



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Jiles

04-18-2007 07:52:11




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 Re: automotive fuel lines in reply to 641er, 04-18-2007 07:04:52  
I have never used a special tool to install this type line. The reason manufacturers went to this is thst a machine can install! No machine I know of can tighten a flared connection, or install a worm type hose clamp. Think of the money the manufacturer saved on millions of cars. The times we live in!!



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John T

04-18-2007 07:28:08




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 Re: automotive fuel lines in reply to 641er, 04-18-2007 07:04:52  
If its the type Ima thinkin, you gotta have that tool thats used on Ford AC lines to wrap around then push/insert to spread the hold in lock thingy before they come apart. I thought they just pushed n snapped back in WITHOUT the tool however for reinstallation???

Im NOT a Ford fan, I dont like them lol so take this with a grain of salt, ITS WORTH NOTHING

Sorry, not much help on this one

John T

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Chris Vangel

04-18-2007 18:17:55




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 Re: automotive fuel lines in reply to John T, 04-18-2007 07:28:08  
If your filter has the white plastic clips at each end of the filter it should be easy. Remove each clip by prying it out with a screwdriver. I usually wrap a shop towel around the fitting because the fuel system can hold up to 40 psi on that side of the system.

To reinstall put the clips back in their little holes. You should be able to then just push the lines on the filter, when it clicks, your done.

If it doesn"t seem to what to go in, make sure the filter is pointing the right direction, sometimes the tubing ends on the filters are different.

Another thought, make sure the filter has the same length ends as the one you took off, ford has had two different filters, tube length is the only difference.

If it still won"t go in, look in the end of the line to make sure the oring seal and the plastic washers that hold it in place haven"t moved. Beyond that, that"s all I can think of, unless of course you just spray a little WD-40 on the filter ends to help slide in place. I"ve changed hundreds of these filters on every model Ford makes. Those are the problems I"ve seen.

Hope it helps. Chris.

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