Glosphil Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 I just tried to change my fuel filter, but the thread is buggered and I cant do it up, leaks fuel. Had this with my master cylinder and had to replace the whole pipe. Now, should I get another OEM?how much? Or should I get a braided line from the tank to the fuel filter? how much? who from? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 It's not expensive, £19.82 over a year ago. I had to replace mine as I couldn't remove the banjo bolt from the filter, apparently some get overtightened in the factory and flare out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glosphil Posted April 26, 2008 Author Share Posted April 26, 2008 How did you get the pipe from the clips that run along the underneath? its tight as buggery and I couldnt pull the pipe off them. Cheers Wonder if putting a flexible braided line in, would be a lot easier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 I just worked my way along pulling it loose.Obviously you have to remove the plastic cage which runs over the top first, I think this might've been bolted on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glosphil Posted April 26, 2008 Author Share Posted April 26, 2008 Yeah already removed all that, just the clips are a bugger, will try again when I've got the new bit. Bugger of a day, I've been out there since 9 this morning working, and this was the last job... was looking forward to a run... sob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Changing the fuel filter on Soarers can be such a PITA that one of the specialists had this made. One end is the same as the original, and the other is a compression joint that is made to connect to the original pipe once the twisted damaged pipe is cut off. I'm guessing that the Supra is similar to the Soarer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glosphil Posted April 26, 2008 Author Share Posted April 26, 2008 Oooohhh that looks interesting..... how do I make that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 You need a piece of Kunifer type tube, a flaring kit, and the compression fitting. A good hydraulics place should be able to make you one up. If there was a demand I'd make a few here and sell them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glosphil Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 How much would you charge to make one chris? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 I'd need to price up the fitting in the week. I don't keep anything that size on the shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glosphil Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 Ok, so if you can make one, I guess I'd just hack saw the pipe a little way back, and push in the new bit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Oooohhh that looks interesting..... how do I make that? http://www.soarerworld.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3560 (registration required). They were made to use in his workshop, not to sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Ok, so if you can make one, I guess I'd just hack saw the pipe a little way back, and push in the new bit? You will still need to cut the pipe smoothly, slip a fitting over the end and flare the pipe to ensure a good seal . Machinemart will supply you with one, you only need the basic kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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