fuel line

[irland]

I'm looking to replace fuel filter and a section of fuel line. Is rubber fuel line acceptable or do I need to use tubing with compression fittings? 1998 explorer 4.0 V6. Thanks

 

[drdoom]

I would think high pressure fuel line.

 

[koda2000]

high pressure fuel injection fuel line should be okay. i'd double up on the screw clamps though.

 

[deweyville65]

For what it is worth, I slightly flared the hard line when I installed an auxiliary transmission cooler with rubber lines. I would for sure do that if I were using rubber fuel line. Just be sure there is no sharp edge or burr on the hard line.

 

[koda2000]

For what it is worth, I slightly flared the hard line when I installed an auxiliary transmission cooler with rubber lines. I would for sure do that if I were using rubber fuel line. Just be sure there is no sharp edge or burr on the hard line.

flaring the metal line is a good idea, but high pressure fuel injection line does not stretch like other rubber line and you'll never get it over the flare. that's why i suggested doubling up on the line clamps.

 

[bill06447]

If you damaged the line removing the filter, you can buy the quick disconnects at any auto parts store cheap then splice it in. Flared steel line with ferrules won't wear against other parts and it's not difficult to cut and rout (do it just like brake lines). I would use compression fittings and rubber hose only as a temporary measure-it's a messy job so do it right, do it once.

Bill