Fuel line connection (engine bay).

[Nut Kracker]

Hey all.
Just wondering if anyone can tell me if there's a commercially available tool, for disconnecting
the fuel line connectors in the engine bay, or can it done by hand (5 litre VT)?

Ta very muchly.....

 

[BOR15]

Stanley A/C & Fuel Line Disconnect Set - 7 Piece - Supercheap Auto Australia

 

[Nut Kracker]

Cheers.....
Thanks for that link.

Having never disconnected them before,
is there any special technique for disconnecting them using the above tool (apart from depressurising the fuel system),
or is it a pretty straight forward procedure?

 

[hutch892]

I just use one of these cut to size and split down the side. Screw paying 20 bucks for a bit of plastic especially if it's not something you'd be using regularly.

 

[BOR15]

i have read best way to depressurise is to pull the fuse for the fuel pump while the motor is running and it will stall...

here is a video of the tool in action ...

Boris

 

[Nut Kracker]

Thanks guys.....
I appreciated the help.

 

[st3r3otyp3]

Cheers.....
Thanks for that link.

Having never disconnected them before,
is there any special technique for disconnecting them using the above tool (apart from depressurising the fuel system),
or is it a pretty straight forward procedure?

To get it off push the tool inside the connector pull connector forward and then backwards.

 

[Nut Kracker]

Cool.....Thanks for that.
I'm replacing the spark plug wires, distributor cap and rotor button on the weekend
and due to the modded intake manifold, I have to move numerous components out of the way,
just to access the distributor.

 

[gungazza]

ive got a 5lt not much room there, is there, if your going to do all that, would it be a good idea, to check the, I think its called the hale sensor does the same as a crank anglel sensor in the v6 but the 5it has it in the dizzy

 

[Nut Kracker]

ive got a 5lt not much room there, is there, if your going to do all that, would it be a good idea, to check the, I think its called the hale sensor does the same as a crank anglel sensor in the v6 but the 5it has it in the dizzy

Hall effect sensor......Yeah, "might" do that.

Anyway.....You think a stock 5 litre hasn't got much room lol.
Mine's in there somewhere....