Bent fuel line trying to change fuel filter

[slo-rida]

Hey guys,

I was changing the fuel filter, had one person from underneath holding the line steady and one person up top turning the filter bolt. Ended up twisting the damn fuel line! Now it's got a pretty bad kink and fuel flow is no doubt restricted. Worried this will end up damaging the fuel pump due to back pressure etc. I called up several toyota dealers (im in australia btw) and they all said there is no fuel lines in the country, will take 7 weeks to get them in. I need to get the car back on the road safely asap so i'm wondering if anyone here can help me out. The kink is right below the filter, so i guess cutting and replacing just that section of the line will be very difficult.

Thanks in advance for any help

[RichieRichJP]

7 weeks!?! wow..
I would either suggest junkyarding one or switching to a completely different setup by using a stainless steel braid line with aluminum fittings. I'm not sure how the cost will compare to the OEM line, but I'm sure it would be cheaper.

[slo-rida]

The problem with junkyarding is that i'll have to remove the fuel line from the wrecked car, and i have no idea how to do that.

It's actually only $23 AUSD for the main fuel line from gas tank to fuel filter.

[RichieRichJP]

Well you're going to have to learn because you've twisted that fuel line and you probably have no other option than to completely remove it to replace it anyway.
If the OEM one is $23, then that's your best option.
Having someone braze on a furile and new line will cost more than the line itself.

[daw22]

I had basically the same problem. Where the fuel line enters the fuel filter from below is hard to get off without messing things up. The upper fitting is easy to get off. What I did was cut the fuel line at a convenient point not far from the filter. Then I bought a generic fuel line and fitting and cut and bent the new line so it lined up with the cut edge of the old line. They make brass compression fittings to connect the 2 pieces of fuel line together. I just used rubber fuel line with 2 hose clamps on either side of the cut and it's been working fine. Here is a link to my post when I had this problem: Problems replacing fuel filter

[JohnGD]

The OEM fuel line is the best solution. Otherwise an easier 2-piece Dorman 800-850 for Gen 4 is another. It costs $20.99 on Amazon. Otherwise get the right bulk steel line and make your own if you have the tools.

http://www.dormanproducts.com/mobile...0-800-850.aspx

BTW, compression fitting should not be used here. It should be SAE double-flare.

[daw22]

One problem to consider if you try to replace the entire fuel line is the connection at the rear end of the line. With mine, there was enough corrosion that I was pretty concerned that I would mess it up if I tried to take it apart there. That would be even harder to fix.

[JohnGD]

+1, if everything is rusted up then it's plan b.

Some people run compression fittings (ok for carburetors) on fuel injected engines and have no leaks. But I'd feel safer with SAE double flare however.