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  1. 9th October 2009, 07:33 PM #1
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    TDI Fuel lines

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    Well driving home today there was a strong smell of diesel just thought it was the truck I was following

    Once home smell was still there so I thought I'd take a look, good thing I did as there was diesel pouring out on the fuel lines and down the side of a very hot engine block

    I'm assuming these are return lines as the engine ran fine and it would explained the rather ****ty fuel economey I got last tank

    This is where the fuel was leaking from that braided line has split open and come off the injector but having a feel around none of the joins on any of them are trustworthy



    I assume this last one is the return line back to the tank dunno how long thats been off but I was able to reconnect this with too much issue



    Well now that thats all explained how would I go able fixing these
    can I just go to an auto shop and get some new ones if so what should I ask for and where and do i need a special tool to get them on


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  2. 9th October 2009, 07:35 PM #2
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    no they are just an interference fit.....so push on.. can't remember whats its called though there was a thread on this not that long ago....

    its just fuel grade hose I think 1/8th I think the size was but I'm sure blkknight or someone that answered in the last thread can put you straight...
    Sure someone said they bought it from supercheap or somehere like that
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  3. 9th October 2009, 07:39 PM #3
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    Your engine and bay need a good clean
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    Quote Originally Posted by stooge View Post
    Your engine and bay need a good clean
    no it doesn't that's positively clean compared to mine
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  5. 9th October 2009, 07:51 PM #5
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    I was going to say something, but thought better of it
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    There is not much pressure on the fuel return line in the Tdi-engine. Almost any fuel resistant piece of hose of adequate size will do. Your nearest automotive parts supplier will stock what you need, maybe even a filling station.

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    =) hides the rust

    Thats after I've cleaned it too but yeah I do need to go and clean it down properly
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    1/8th ID fuel hose will do the trick as will cheap aquarium air line in the short term.

    its a push on fit but you can get spring clamps that are suitable for the job.
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  9. 9th October 2009, 09:19 PM #9
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    Had exactly the same problem this week.
    It is only return lines , cost $90.00 at my mechanic to fix .
    Just some line and clamps , all good now.
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    ken you probably could of done it yourself for about 20bux
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