fuel line bent :(

[GotThatPower]

So I was changing my fuel filter and twisted the fuel line and it bent open! so whats the replacement way to go really pissed off right now!

[Rico]

Is it a flared fitting with the nut stuck to the tubing?

You might be able to repair it with a short piece of tubing. Get a flaring tool and reuse the nut. Cut the old flare off and attach your newly flared piece to the original with a compression fitting.

[GotThatPower]

Yeah its the nut stuck to the tubing but the hole is right next to the nut.

[Scottydoggs]

they sell flared tubing at the parts stores, sometimes a nut with it, you need to find out what size you need and then you can use a compression fitting to seal the old with the new pipe.

i'd cut the old bent pipe off, with a tubing cutter or real slow with a hacksaw so you dont bend the tubing. take that with you to match it up at the store.

[Rico]

Hack saw the tube
Remove nut from filter
Remove flare from nut (reuse nut)
Buy a piece of tubing and flare the end
Put nut on newly flared tubing
Attach nut and newly flared fitting to filter
Connect new tube to old tube with a compression fitting

[GotThatPower]

trying to find out. The thread is same as the filter sure i could bring that in and try and match it. Never thought a fuel filter change could go this wrong really makes me mad!

[Rico]

Simple fix man.

[GotThatPower]

If the fitler is 16mm would this work ? Buy Dorman - OE Solutions Steel Fuel Line Repair - 3/8In. X 18In. w/ 16mm Fitting 800-153 at Advance Auto Parts

[Rico]

trying to find out. The thread is same as the filter sure i could bring that in and try and match it. Never thought a fuel filter change could go this wrong really makes me mad!

You could do like Scotty says and take the nut in and match it up with a nut/tubing combo. They're available at your local auto part store. Pick up a compression fitting while your there.

[GotThatPower]

Ill do that tomorrow so the best way to cut it off is just slow and steady ?

[Scottydoggs]

yes but a tubing cutter is much better and easier. the type you would use for copper plumbing pipe. the small ones dont cost much, maybe 5 - 6 bucks.

[Rico]

Hack saw will work...I see you're worried about "lighting up the neighborhood".

Have you ever used a tubing cutter? This may be your best bet.

If I were you I would just keep twisting the flange nut until it breaks the tubing off. This way you'll have better control when cutting the mangled end off.

Keep a fire extinguisher within arms reach if using the hack saw.

[Rico]

Sorry Scotty, you beat me to it. LOL

[Scottydoggs]

i just like the tubing cutter because it cuts it clean, and kinda flares the end in, so the compression fittings slide right on nice and easy.