When I got my 2-piece intake, the fuel return line was kinked to the point of having a large crack in it. Instead of buying a fuel rail from somebody for upwards of $100 or getting one from TU...what can I do to fix the one I have?
Has anybody ever fixed the return line on a fuel rail?
That's a good one. I'd lay money it's too thin to weld, and I sure wouldn't trust solder or any type of epoxy. If there is enough of a straight shot of undamaged line, I'd try a compression fitting with a hose barb on the other end.
I guess the important thing is where is it kinked? Right at the rail or is there enough good line to get a compression fitting on? If it's right at the rail, you might be able to braze a new section of line into it, but whatever you do, be careful and check it for leaks everytime you have the hood up. Don't wanna hear about any engine fires!
HTH,
I cut my fuel rail apart and rewelded it and its fine. Just use a MIG and low power.
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Cool! I figured it'd be too thin for anything but TIG.
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