Fuel Hose Leak

[gbdusty]

I have a leaking rubber fuel hose under my hood. I was wondering if I remove the EFI relay in my fuse box is that enough for me to now remove the old fuel hose without spraying gasoline all over the place? I am not very good with cars as this is my first but I am trying to learn.

[hungt1999]

Originally Posted by gbdusty

I have a leaking rubber fuel hose under my hood. I was wondering if I remove the EFI relay in my fuse box is that enough for me to now remove the old fuel hose without spraying gasoline all over the place? I am not very good with cars as this is my first but I am trying to learn.

Yes you can remove the EFI relay and attempt crank the engine a few time to relieve the fuel pressure. You can then disconnect the line without fuel spraying. However, due to gravity and siphoning effect, gas can still flow (not spraying but a small flow) depending where you disconnect the fuel line. If the disconnect point is located below the fuel tank elevation, then gas will flow out. That is what I observe last year when I replace my entire fuel line

[Steelballz]

I know from experience, fuel will always leak out a little no matter what you do...whatever you try just changes how much/little comes out lol.

I would change it soon anyway though.

[Bitter]

if you take the line loose at the fuel sender under the back seat it won't siphon.

[gbdusty]

Thanks for all the info guys, after trial and error I finally got it done this morning. It was pretty difficult clamping the hose in such a tight space.

[Bitter]

just make sure you used the right kind of line for this repair. I used 'fuel line' when I had to repair steel line at the fuel filter...after a few years it began to seep and leak! you need EFI fuel line which has an inner liner and is impervious to pressurized fuel.