Fuel Leak...damn

[Nicoleb3x3]

I recently finished a 5.0 swap from a 4 cyl...and there were a few things I had done by a speedshop, including installation of new stainless fuel lines.

The fuel lines are supposed to bend inside the engine bay right before the sway bar, but the shop had them bend after the sway bar... the result was the tire rubbed the short rubber hose until it leaked!

we patched the leak, which is not permant soltuion
and the tried to get the lines from clearing the tire on the shap left turn...but no luck. They'll need to be routed the proper way

so...
question: does anyone know where to buy the right fuel line connectors and replacement hose? Can this one section be replaced? I sure hope so! I would feel bad if I need to go back to this shop and tell them they need to buy an entire new fuel line all the way back to the fuel tank...

here's a pic of the one line...as you can see the rubber portion is preassembled.....

 

[302RollinHard]

Don't feel bad. It is all part of business and the shop doing their stuff right. I would take it back regardless.

 

[Daggar]

Since it looks like you're stringing the whole thing anyway. Why not get the NPT fitting adapters and run regular fuel line up to the rails?

Edit:
Here are the fittings I'm referring to:
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=RUS-640870&N=115&autoview=sku

Convert your Ford quick disconnects to AN fittings then run regular ole fuel line.

Here's the one for the other side:
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=RUS-640880&N=115&autoview=sku

 

[Jaswir]

take it back to the shop,,, and bitch make them pay for there mess up... you shouldnt be buying the parts they should....

 

[Nicoleb3x3]

thanks for the info on the connector, hopefully I won't need it,

the shop will take it back thursday and get it fixed,
I expressed my DEEP concern to him about fixing it properly so I don't lose my investment, hardwork, and my health!

I'll definately want a close look at the repair when he's done. But he seemed confient he knew how to handle it.

 

[Nicoleb3x3]

k, got the stang back today from the shop that fixed their screw up.

I inspected the workmanship....and it's not what I expected. They had the hose cut and then stretched over the metal fuel line cup connector piece and then clamped it with 2 small clamps.

does this seem ok to you guys?
a coolant line is one thing...but a fuel line rigged this way? ...make me feel warm and fuzzy about this

 

[FastStang 2]

I see what you are saying. Let me tell you this. Find a good mechanic that you can trust on. 3 out of 10 are honest. Good luck.