Fuel return line inside tank

[woteva]

Anyone got a pic or diagram of how the fuel return line is supposed to look like ??
I have been having problems when getting to 1/4 tank and today have ripped out the sender/fuelpump to see that the return line inside the tank is broken off. I did check the Haynes and Max Ellery manuals but cannot see it in the pictures.
If there is any difference, its a VR V6 wagon. And I was able to get it out without dropping the tank

 

[delcowizzid]

pop that metal clamp off and slide the hose back on and use a worm drive hose clamp she be all good as new that fitting will come off the metal pipe to make the job easier.unless you have very small hands replacing the pipe will be a no go do you have children they have small hands LOL

 

[woteva]

I felt around in the tank with a finger or 2 and could not find the hose. So I got a mirror and torch for a look. I can see the swirl pot and the hose connection, but it is also busted off at the swirl pot :ranting:

Managed to find some info from the Holden Service Manual - section 1.3 SWIRL POT

What to do now ???:bang:
I'm thinking about cutting the tank open, fixing the hose and welding it back up. I have cut and shut petrol tanks before for LPG conversions. So it should be no problem :rockon:
With Xmas and all, I won't be able to tackle this until early next week. Bloody Xmas :gun2:

 

[hako]

Great pix of the swirl pot and the lines woteva....never seen that one before so many thanks for posting. I'll bookmark this post for future reference and explaining to people who lose power when cornering with less than 1/4 of a tank.

 

[woteva]

I'll bookmark this post for future reference and explaining to people who lose power when cornering with less than 1/4 of a tank.

I will be removing the tank after xmas and will put up some more pix showing the repair.

 

[woteva]

Tank is now out. Washed out fuel and filled with water. Then left to stand for about 6 hours before cutting. Just picked up some hose and new clamps as well.

 

[RUF-IDL]

ive just done the same thing so dont know if you realise but u cant use std efi line inside the tank as the fuel will eat it. you need to buy submersable fuel line it costs around $50.00 a foot. cbc bearings @ regency park sell the hose

 

[woteva]

ive just done the same thing so dont know if you realise but u cant use std efi line inside the tank as the fuel will eat it. you need to buy submersable fuel line it costs around $50.00 a foot. cbc bearings @ regency park sell the hose

Was going to use standard fuel hose, thought it would be OK. It has fuel inside it, so it should be able to handle fuel on the outside of it ??
Otherwise I will have to wait until Tuesday and hope CBC are not on holidays.

 

[RUF-IDL]

deffinatly dont use the std line as it melts over time as its not designed to be submerged so you will end up with problems and have to fix it again.

 

[woteva]

Got a 30cm piece of submersible fuel hose from Repco for $27.00. :beer chug:
Now have to convince my friend with the mig welder that it is ok to weld a petrol tank :bomb: