jot_ie Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Hi all. Just discovered I have a small fuel leak. It is pretty much directly under the passenger seat. When the engine is idling its just a small drip, maybe one small drop every second but I am presuming this gets much worse while driving as more fuel is demanded by the engine. I'm not sure if it's the flow or return but probably best to replace both at the same time. What is the general consensus regarding replacing the fuel lines? Oem or aftermarket, and is it straightforward to do? Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 The fuel filter is directly in that area, passenger footwell under the car. Id be checking that first, new one is around 10 pounds...Blue Print ADT32338/ Toyota 23300-49195 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jot_ie Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 The fuel filter is directly in that area, passenger footwell under the car. Id be checking that first, new one is around 10 pounds...Blue Print ADT32338/ Toyota 23300-49195 Just had a look as best I could without getting the car up on a ramp. The leak appears to be further back than the filter. If I have to replace the lines under the car I will put in a new filter anyway. So oem lines or aftermarket, which is better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 OEM hard lines are long and depending who you talk to a pain to fit. I take it you've seen the 'sticky' thread at the top of the page!? http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?140112-WARNING-15-year-old-brake-line-rotted-through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I found my fuel lines had rotted through last year, and were weeping. When I removed the plastic cover, and wiggled them, they literally split through with hardly any force at all. I replaced mine with an-6 braided lines, for both the flow and return Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jot_ie Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 (edited) Had the car on the ramp in the local garage this morning. All lines seem to be in very good condition generally, but rusting where the clips hold them to the body. Not bad for 19 years old to be fair. Edit :- We did a temp fix with a length of rubber hose and some clips, wasn't particularly happy with it dripping fuel :-) Been thinking this over and decided to go with oem brake lines. While restoring the car over the last few years I have used all new original Toyota parts everywhere, (except for the wheels), so I decided to keep these original too as they are still available. Just ordered all 3 lines, flow, return and breather as well as new brake lines as well. €174 inc vat for the fuel lines and €120 for the brake lines. Will all be in by Friday. Edited February 8, 2017 by jot_ie (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I had the same I cut the metal pipe and replaced it with rubber fuel pipe and two jubilee clips hasn't leaked since ,don't do the clips up to tight and crimp the pipe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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