Nice! I live in Wisconsin and have had the pleasure of working in blizzard like conditions. Embrace the suck and get the job done. Or go spend thousands, your choice! Great video!
Good job. Brings back memories of working under car in the snow in Massachusetts, in the 70s and 80s. Now I'm in Florida working on fuel line under my 99 Miata, sweating my ass off. Changed filter, now it leaks like a sieve.
You're my hero! I have the same van and the same problem. You solved exactly the problem and notning more. I was prepared to replace the whole line. So simple. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you. I have fixed leaking gas lines a dozen times before, however I was stalled because I was afraid to cut the line behind that connection/flange. Thank you for giving me the confidence to, as you said "Fix that B ." 😅
@@elnessj usually the air will bleed out when you try to start the vehicle. I would think of your cutting a broken line there shouldn't be any pressure remaining in the line but to be safe you can look up ways to remove the pressure from your vehicles fuel system to play it safe.
Its a Good Repair,,,Done it a few times,,,Just be Careful ANY time you Slide a Rubber Hose over a Metal Line that was Broke or Cut,,The Metal line Tends to be Sharp & Can cut a "flap" of rubber in the Rubber Hose...But This is a GREAT fix ive been doing for years myself,,Great Video.....
Thanks Daniel, I think using the tubing cutter helps round the cut edge of the fuel line to help keep it safe(less sharp). I've actually done this on 3 different vehicles 4 times now lol. So far it's been working good. Thanks for the positive comment. Cheers!
A good extra tip if you don't have funds or access for a cutter, I use right handed tin snips. Use the tip and get a smooth straight cut on your hoses everytime. Thanks for the vid.
Good info and nice fix . Why does it always happen on a shit day, cold and miserable outside . You tackled it and won. now I've got to do the same ,it's Winter here too now and I need this Blazer for work. It cant be too bad , but we'll see. Thanks , take care.
Good job my Canadian friend! I grew up in that weather in Montreal in the same weather. I now live in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Dual citizenship. The cold weather repairs always suck, I know bro.
It never happens in a easy spot! Great job, sometimes ya gotta do what ya gotta do. I would have gotten my eyes full of crap though, I always wear safety glasses now, but they fog up.
Good fix, but I have a neighbor's S10 with the same problem, and I'm 57 and tired of crawling around like that - a lift would be nice for sure. But at this point I think we will just slide the bed back. The truck is relatively rust-free so I hope it will go quick in getting the bolts loose.
Thx for sharing the video i really thought i was the only person to go through that shit u inspired me to think if that guy can handle no hoist lay on the ground in shitty weather so can i thax bud drive on!
I grew up in Florida. I honestly did not mind it till I graduated high school then I realized it was a shithole of a state where old people go to die. There is no winter but there also isn't any jobs, it's expensive to live there because of the rich old Yankees from the north use it as a vacation home. The water is poisoned, there are meth addicts everywhere and you basically have a permanent summer. I can list more reasons why I left Florida but I really do appreciate the video you have made thank you.
@@MrJustone23 I lived in a small town in Northern Quebec Hudson bay was a 45 min drive When most places seen -30 We would hit -50 and more with the cold from Nunavut and the artic..3 truck snow machines 11 dump trucks And we still have to close roads
been there. i know how you feel. i've done clutches in weather like that. my hand's barely worked they were so cold. had to be done for work the next day. look at the money save though. real men just do it and get done quickly and move on to other things that have to be done the same day. just do it. it's good to be prepared with tools, back up supplies, jacks, stands and a creeper.
Gotta add I learned the hard way hose clamps (gear clamps) aren't always as effective as snap ring clamps or the clamps u see fastening vacuum lines and transmission lines. One of the factory clamps from a tranny line was rusted and crumbled away when replacing a radiator and I used a hose clamp for that specific line and the intact factory clamp for the other one going into the radiator. A couple days later the line that had the hose clamp popped off and the tranny was toast. My fiance didn't realize what happened and kept shifting and hitting the gas so it was a quick death lol.. Anyway, be careful using hose/gear clamps on high pressure lines that carry liquids! You can go to a junk yard and stock up on various sizes of those spring clamps (forgot the proper name but they are always on rad hoses or tranny, brake, and vacuum lines) where two flaps point upward and u push those flaps inwards to release pressure on the clamp. Kinda like a snap ring clamp but more meaty and doesnt need a special tool to open.
I'm familiar with those clamps, it can definitely be tricky sometimes, adding a slight flair on the end of a steel line can also help ensure it's not easily going to remove itself. I did that recently with my Yukon's rear heating lines when I removed the heater core for line repairs. regardless, I keep a close eye and recheck the lines after a short drive before I fully trust the repair/s
I had the same thing happen to me but i drive a k2500 suburban 4x4. luckily the fuel line runs along to the frame all the way to the back where the fuel tank is. I too know the feeling of doing this repair in the snowy windy day. I had to cut out a 6in. section and when i was done i turned on the car only to see another leak develop less than 5 in from there. I was super mad. And like you I always bought extra just in case.
+Shevon Allen I used a 5/16 hose but since I wrote the last comment the line rusted through again further back. but I was not able to get to cut where it failed I was forced to cut as close to the tank as possible but I had very little room between the tank and the frame. luckily that part was a hose so I used piece of fuel line to splice it .
Thanks a lot this was my problem same location I did it the same way but I used 3 clamps on the plastic side and 2 on the metal side I hope it holds up good again thank you very much!!! also mine started leaking on a 20 degree day about 5 days ago I waited till this 40 degree weather today lol.
Collin Yeadon That's Florida weather for you. One moment its sunny and the next its freaking thundering for 2 minutes and then it's back to sunny weather. And then you get that blast of nasty humid air that makes any person sweat bullets.
I have a 2001 ford Windstar and I need to get is smogged. My check engine light is on and I was told that it was some kind of small hole in the fuel lines. Not looking forward to fixing it being that I'm not a mechanic. Also there is a humming sound that I hear off and one. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I wish I had your patience and skills. Take care.
Know how it goes up here in WI, battling the snowy wasteland while wrenching away at the cars n truck. Its gotta suck trying to find a fuel leak with all the melting snow under there.
first off i live in california. and the thought of working under the car in the snow sends chills up my spine so my hats off to you, i have a what looks to be a fuel line leak on my toyota camry so i asked a mechanic about it and right away he said it was the fuel pump plastic out takes and it was 280 for a used fuel pump but when i looked where the fuel pump was on utube it is in the gas tank so how is it the fuel pump thats bad when the cars is running great, this video makes me think its just a fuel line, see all my life i did my own minor repairs like you but i hate fixing cars but i don't want to pay someone who is just trying to jack me over, so in conclusion its time for me lift up the car with jack stands, roll under my car and have a gander, by the way i've fixed a many of gas leaks in my time, i very much dislike this work, but if thats all it is why should i pay this guy for a new fuel pump and then later after he installs it he'll say "oh that leak is another problem" bummed in cali
@@RobHoffmann20 ok here's why i'm not a mechanic update ok i went to my neighborhood mechanics shops. long story short there was a leak just where this guy said it was it just didn't seem probable that he knew what the problem was without showing me so i researched and it was a cracked plastic fitting on the fuel pump and the price he gave me was very reasonable compared to what a new fuel pump cost new but i still bought some glue to mac gyver it, but like they say pay me now or pay me later thats my story and i'm a sticking to it pun intended i pick the car up tomorrow
Awesome video man. i think i have the confidence now to try this on my honda. and of course its dead of winter so i will be feeling your pain lol. nice fix. i hope mine goes as easy. thanks for the post!
There are many types of fuel line. you should always try to replace with the same type as the vehicle came with unless you are more experienced. There are also more than one type of rubber fuel hose. There is standard rubber fuel hose and fuel injection hose that most part stores keep in stock. If you have a rusted metal fuel line it is safe to patch it with standard rubber fuel hose as long as you can remove enough of the rusted fuel line to where you can get an inch or so of clean shiny metal for the new hose to seal on and use new hose clamps if possible. Then make sure the hose is tied so it cannot wiggle so as to allow a hole to rub in it. This is not a way to fix plastic or nylon fuel lines. Those need to be fixed properly or you are asking for trouble.
I had the same problem on my Hyundai, and after watching your video I tried a similar repair. Just finished it and so far it's holding. Yeah, outdoor winter work on cars suck.
kevin grandison The van has been sent to scrap due to a failure with the power brakes and steering. It was still running with no leaks when we got rid of it. thanks for the like
This repair actually out lasted the van. Infact on my Blazer i have made this repair a few years prior to this video and it is still working correctly. Thanks for watching! Cheers,
We got the same luck buddy...always happens when the weather is shitty! Problem with a hose repair the rest of the line you have to slide the rubber hose over is rough/rusty & would have to be cleaned (rust) for a tight leak free seal with the clamps. You needed to get the van higher to be comfortable. One more thing don't get under the van with the engine running...it's a rear wheel drive.
Rick Rodrigues Thanks for the comment, I will agree, had the lines been rusted that bad it's likely they would not have sealed to the fuel injection hose properly. I did not have an issue with mine fortunately. And whether the vehicle is rear wheel drive, front wheel drive, all wheel drive or even 4x4 it can still squish you the same. I'm failing to see the specific danger related to a rear wheel drive vehicle your referring to. Any running vehicle poses a risk of falling from a jack or safety stands or car lift. Could you elaborate? Thanks and cheers!
Hi Rob I mentioned rear wheel drive because I thought you had the van jacked up at the front with the rear wheels on the ground which could be dangerous when running...but I was wrong. Nevertheless I try not to get under a running vehicle especially with the wheels off...if I can help it at all! I know the pain it is to work in extreme cold outside...you did a great job!
I think that is exactly what o got going on in my 2004 Silverado Crew cab. The mental has rusted through and leaking. Would u dare try some flex seal and spray that shit into the spot? It would cover both lines. Digging around down there I can see why they would rust out. I have a truck load of sand, grit, years of salt stuck up inside the frame right by the lines. Let me know your thoughts. Thank you for the video.
I cant think that the flex seal would repair a fuel pressure line. Even the method in this video would be considered a temporary repair. Realistically replacing the line is the best practice however sometimes you need to just make it work.
@@RobHoffmann20 I bought this stuff but didn't use it. I replaced the line with rubber gas line and so far it is working. I appreciate your video, it gave me some things to think about.
Veikra 470,000kms took its toll... the trans was on its way. Needed tires. Shocks were shot and body was pretty rotten. Lots of white tremclad on top lol
Noticed a fuel leak under my 05 sunfire, had it checked by Crappy Tire said would be 1000 dollar fix. Hopefully my leak is confined in a short length of line. This seems like it should hold out before the next thing goes in which ill just junk her. Thanks for the video.
explosiveginger good luck with your repair, I did this to my blazer a few years before this video and I have yet to have any issues. hope it works out for ya
Very studly in tough weather. I can relate to having to do it twice. Always happens. How's come we didn't pull the vehicle in the garage? But, nice work. However, you're just one accident away from never doing anything without safety glasses. It's a hard and dangerous lesson.
Keep falling rust out of your eye with safety glasses. It only takes one time and you must go to the doctor because one piece of rust can ruin your eye!
Nice work Rob. Im in Kanada too. Couple of winters I worked in my unheated garage on my 76vw bug. Some nights we got down to -30. What I did was use a heat gun to bring the blood back to my fingers and toes. Holding the tools just suck the life out of you. I agree with you about California. Why do we live here? is it because of the cold weather or the high taxes that we enjoy? lol
Use a trouble light with an incandescent bulb, should be just about warm enough. And Cali used to be an ultimate destination, maybe 50 years ago. You know what kind of people are there today, very sad
I got a 96 Dodge 1500 and it is leaking when it runs but not when it is off. I have no mechanical knowledge or skill whatsoever but I bought this truck to learn a little. Think I can do this and it probably work?
I'm defintally not a mechanic, in fact I'm an electrician if your unsure speak with a mechanic you trust and perhaps they can guide you down the right path. This solution happened to work well for me and was very affordable. Good luck with your fuel leak hopefully you can sort it out.
Well from what I have looked at on my truck even if I did want to do this I have to drop my tank but I will talk to a local mechanic before I attempt any repairs. Thanks for the reply.
It's probably leaking when the engine is not running but may be not enough to notice. I have this problem with my car too. I could smell gas fumes around it while parked in my driveway but when I looked under the car when the engine was off I couldn't see any fuel dripping. When I started the car and looked underneath I saw a substantial drip from the fuel lines. The leak could be slow when the engine is off because the fuel pump isn't pumping gas and get worse once the engine is running and the pump is pumping gas.
I have a 84' c10 that's leaking from the fuel line but seams to be a big leak. Should I just do this or consider buying new fuel line for it. And if I do what you did are there certain brands for the parts?
The best way to repair the leaky fuel line is with a new fuel line. The repairs I've done here are basically a bandaid it will work but new line is better. There is no specific brands i was dealing with just parts from my local part store. Good luck with your repair. Cheers
RobHoffmann20 What exactly happened with the S-10 repair ? I am having a leak occur when engine is running and not whenever it's turned off. I presume that it can't be the tank or it would be continually leaking. What it must be ,I think, is one of the gas lines, either the delivery or return line, I'll certainly look at it and find out but this sounds like your experience too. I might add that I too have a Blazer 97 . Hope to hear from you and Thanks hope your S-10 is behaving for you.
GILLEBRATH it sounds like it would be related to the pressure line or the return. I still have not replaced the lines on my 93 blazer. Still has the rubber hose. It's been working just fine
I would rather repair it this way even if another leak springs next year. Great time saver!!! Remember to use high pressure fuel line only. Also use very small pipe cutter because it's a tight spot.
This is hard to watch at the end of July, knowing I'm going to be dealing with the same thing in a few months. Greetings from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
If you've never had gas spill on your hands while trying to repair a broken fuel line in the winter it really sucks, you would swear your hands were on fire.
+C Show good luck, if your clamps are sized for the fuel injection hose you should have no problems at all. FYI the 4.3L in my blazer and that safari require about 60lbs of fuel pressure. typical injection is like 10lbs.
+RobHoffmann20 I just picked up some parts and I will let you know how it turns out... oh I should mention that my lines leaking in two different areas. I will try this on both sections where it's leaking. Your video and reports have given me confidence that I can indeed repair it, instead of replacing the whole line. Thanks again!
+RobHoffmann20 Here's an update on my progress . I did the same or similar repair in two different sections of the fuel line. the repairs did well, however , while cutting away the bad bits (car is very rusted on the bottom) made a different section closer to the gas tank start to leak. so for future repairs I think I will be more careful when applying pressure to the line while cutting a rusted/old line. cheers
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hey man you would do well to flare the ends of the pipes just for extra security.
I am trying to locate the gas line on my 98 pathfinder under the front passenger tire. There are 5 lines two are small (brake lines maybe) and 3 others. Does anyone know which is which?
Brian Soukeroff that's hard to say, if you smell fuel outside the vehicle I would say its defiantly possible. Have a look at some online forms and perhaps you can get done additional suggestions of what to check. Good luck! Cheers
If your car won't stay on (shudders and dies) and hitting the gas does NOTHING, is this what is wrong? Or did my gas gauge crap out and I've just run out of gas? I have a 2004 Mercury sable. Waiting on AAA right now to bring gas 😕
Update: weird. Gas was added and car runs fine again. AND adding gas made the gauge go from 1/4 to 1/2 tank of gas so I THINK the gauge is working but why would just putting gas in the car make it work again??? I'm so confused right now
either you gauge is faulty and is stopping at a 1/4 tank. so really you were out of fuel. also sending unit or fuel pump could be getting weak or be clogged and doesn't have efficient fuel pickup at low fuel level. also, when you took the gas cap off, did you notice a WHOOSHING sound of air like there was pressure built up in the fuel system?
+Anthony Feliciano I do think it's the gauge. We've had no problems since that day EXCEPT our check engine light is now on? Others have said its because our vapor lock needs to be reset (no idea how to that). But other than that no problems, no leaks under the car, it runs great. The AAA guy took the gas cap off originally so I wasn't close enough to hear if there was a sound or not. Thank you for replying and trying to help :)
When I snugged up the gear clamps that made sure that nothing popped off. I suppose you could flare the end of the line if you wanted to, it absolutely wouldn't hurt! Thanks for the comment. Cheers
I hate frozen hands and busted knuckles. I was doing donuts and burnouts in an icy parking lot when I was younger. I guess when I revved too much one time the idler pulley stuck momentarily and the belt flew off. It was 5 degrees with a windchill of minus 12 and no tools. Me and my buddy aaaaalmost had the belt back on a couple times before my hand slipped off the pulley and bashed miscellaneous hard or sharp engine parts. Felt like my hands were going to shatter.
not sure if its a gas line? or the tank? but noticed a leak coming from drivers side by back tire on my 2010 chevy cobalt clearly its dripping off this tank part. can anyone tell me what they think it might be.
I would recommend wearing goggles and using ear plugs. Back in '85 I was changing a fuel pump on a car and when I pulled the fuel line off gas came out and got in my ear and it wasn't fun for sure. The stuff burn's like hell.
When I was a young man, back in the 60s and 70s, whenever I had a car problem, I could fix most of them because there was plenty of room to find the problem and plenty of room to work on it. Now days you can't do anything without dismantling half the car just to find the problem much less have room to work on it. As a NASA scientist once told me, "SIMPLICITY IS GENIUS."
I have one thats in really good shape. In the process of LS swapping it. Have footage on my other account. Came here to go over fuel line stuff for my 04 Silverado 2500. Going to splice some nicopp in on the back half running to the tank.
Yes I believe they make metal compression fittings that are intended for exactly this reason. I was just showing the rubber hose trick as it lets you remove a couple of inches of material without any compromises. Best of luck with your repairs. Thanks for watching Cheers!
No you can't do that with the way he is doing this fuel line. You way more pressure in your brake line. The repairs would just blowout right at the exact time you press on your brakes.
Northern Minnesota guy appreciates your winter repair effort.
haha! Thanks for the comment, have a good one!
Same thing happened to me today in Minnesota but at least it's pretty warm being 20 degrees today
Weather is unreal
Ahhhh the young and ambitious. My days of bad weather repairs are done! Unless I'm stuck! Thank the auto God's there's still people learning n doing!
Thank you!! This video really eased my mind!! My Chev is 11 years old and it's getting to be a " and now this" situation.
Glad it helped
My hands are freezing just watching this guy doing this.
Serge Campeau I promise my hands were cold! lol
i know, mine too
Nice! I live in Wisconsin and have had the pleasure of working in blizzard like conditions. Embrace the suck and get the job done. Or go spend thousands, your choice! Great video!
awesome, never thought to use rubber hosing, was ganna replace the whole line itself, you saved me some money thanks.
I love how there's a blizzard going on outside as you work, carefully sheltered underneath your vehicle. :P
Not quite a blizzard but still sucks.
Good job. Brings back memories of working under car in the snow in Massachusetts, in the 70s and 80s.
Now I'm in Florida working on fuel line under my 99 Miata, sweating my ass off. Changed filter, now it leaks like
a sieve.
You're my hero! I have the same van and the same problem.
You solved exactly the problem and notning more. I was prepared to replace the whole line. So simple.
Thanks for sharing!
I'm happy it could help you! Good luck with the repairs
Thank you.
I have fixed leaking gas lines a dozen times before, however I was stalled because I was afraid to cut the line behind that connection/flange.
Thank you for giving me the confidence to, as you said "Fix that B ." 😅
Happy it could give some assistance! Good luck with your repair
I need to do this on my Jeep but my brother said I have to “bleed the line”. Is this true?
@@elnessj usually the air will bleed out when you try to start the vehicle. I would think of your cutting a broken line there shouldn't be any pressure remaining in the line but to be safe you can look up ways to remove the pressure from your vehicles fuel system to play it safe.
I admire your determination, I was worried about you climbing under the van while it was on those jack stands though.
Its a Good Repair,,,Done it a few times,,,Just be Careful ANY time you Slide a Rubber Hose over a Metal Line that was Broke or Cut,,The Metal line Tends to be Sharp & Can cut a "flap" of rubber in the Rubber Hose...But This is a GREAT fix ive been doing for years myself,,Great Video.....
Thanks Daniel, I think using the tubing cutter helps round the cut edge of the fuel line to help keep it safe(less sharp). I've actually done this on 3 different vehicles 4 times now lol. So far it's been working good. Thanks for the positive comment.
Cheers!
never seems to happen in daylight or in nice weather for me. Good job.
My van started leaking gas out onto the tank today. I’m gonna get under there and check it out. Hopefully it’s the same thing. Thanks for the video.
I didnt think i could do my line on my grand prix until watching this thanks man
your welcome! good luck!!
Dang man! Kudos to you for fighting the conditions. In Texas....a day like that will be gone the next day usually. lol Hope it worked out for you!
Rick Brashear Thanks for the comment, yes this repair worked out for me. never had the issue again
Thank you sir!!! I did everything in your video and bought the tools and supplies. Your awesome!! Keep teaching!
Nestor Barretpo Thanks so much for the feedback! I'm very happy this video could help you out.
Cheers!
A good extra tip if you don't have funds or access for a cutter, I use right handed tin snips. Use the tip and get a smooth straight cut on your hoses everytime. Thanks for the vid.
Good info and nice fix . Why does it always happen on a shit day, cold and miserable outside . You tackled it and won. now I've got to do the same ,it's Winter here too now and I need this Blazer for work. It cant be too bad , but we'll see. Thanks , take care.
Good job my Canadian friend! I grew up in that weather in Montreal in the same weather. I now live in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Dual citizenship. The cold weather repairs always suck, I know bro.
thanks for the comment, cheers!
hello we live in the same city how neat
+Blaine Shepperd right on! too bad the van didn't break down this winter
It never happens in a easy spot! Great job, sometimes ya gotta do what ya gotta do. I would have gotten my eyes full of crap though, I always wear safety glasses now, but they fog up.
Thank u for posting despite terrible weather conditions. ☺
Good fix, but I have a neighbor's S10 with the same problem, and I'm 57 and tired of crawling around like that - a lift would be nice for sure. But at this point I think we will just slide the bed back. The truck is relatively rust-free so I hope it will go quick in getting the bolts loose.
Thx for sharing the video i really thought i was the only person to go through that shit u inspired me to think if that guy can handle no hoist lay on the ground in shitty weather so can i thax bud drive on!
I'm glad it could inspire you! thanks for the comment and for checking it out.
Cheers!
I grew up in Florida. I honestly did not mind it till I graduated high school then I realized it was a shithole of a state where old people go to die. There is no winter but there also isn't any jobs, it's expensive to live there because of the rich old Yankees from the north use it as a vacation home. The water is poisoned, there are meth addicts everywhere and you basically have a permanent summer. I can list more reasons why I left Florida but I really do appreciate the video you have made thank you.
REALLY IM FROM CONNECTICUT MY DADS COUSIN MOVING TO FLORIDA
Poor people talk. Be gone broke ASS!
What ever that all had to do with auto repairs someone help me LOL
Thanks your video inspired me to fix the gas leak on my 2005 Chevy Cobalt. I figure I saved a few hundred dollars US.
Happy it could help you out, Thanks for watching.
Cheers!
Holly Christ!!! AND you're doing it in a SNOW STORM, GREAT JOB!!!
Zero Quanta lol you do what you gotta! Thanks for the comment cheers!
I love how all the people who don't get snow assume that's a blizzard😂 move to northern Michigan folks.lol
Northern Michigan? It's snowed 20+ inches here in last couple weeks in mid Michigan lol.
Michigan... please... come to northern canada
@@MrJustone23 No thanks.
@@MrJustone23 I lived in a small town in Northern Quebec Hudson bay was a 45 min drive When most places seen -30 We would hit -50 and more with the cold from Nunavut and the artic..3 truck snow machines 11 dump trucks And we still have to close roads
Rigghttt. Lol im in Wisconsin. Right on the lake. This is no where near blizzard conditions
Astro van= Icky. 2wd Blazer in background=Sweet. Thanks for the video!
Thanks!
been there. i know how you feel. i've done clutches in weather like that. my hand's barely worked they were so cold. had to be done for work the next day. look at the money save though. real men just do it and get done quickly and move on to other things that have to be done the same day. just do it. it's good to be prepared with tools, back up supplies, jacks, stands and a creeper.
Gotta add I learned the hard way hose clamps (gear clamps) aren't always as effective as snap ring clamps or the clamps u see fastening vacuum lines and transmission lines. One of the factory clamps from a tranny line was rusted and crumbled away when replacing a radiator and I used a hose clamp for that specific line and the intact factory clamp for the other one going into the radiator. A couple days later the line that had the hose clamp popped off and the tranny was toast. My fiance didn't realize what happened and kept shifting and hitting the gas so it was a quick death lol.. Anyway, be careful using hose/gear clamps on high pressure lines that carry liquids!
You can go to a junk yard and stock up on various sizes of those spring clamps (forgot the proper name but they are always on rad hoses or tranny, brake, and vacuum lines) where two flaps point upward and u push those flaps inwards to release pressure on the clamp. Kinda like a snap ring clamp but more meaty and doesnt need a special tool to open.
I'm familiar with those clamps, it can definitely be tricky sometimes, adding a slight flair on the end of a steel line can also help ensure it's not easily going to remove itself. I did that recently with my Yukon's rear heating lines when I removed the heater core for line repairs. regardless, I keep a close eye and recheck the lines after a short drive before I fully trust the repair/s
OK heck with the compression fittings I'm doing this. Thanks man.
Right on! Thanks for the comment and checking it out.
Best of luck.
Cheers!
this here is a real canadian. fixing a truck outside in the blizzard.
DeeDee Jai Same here in Buffalo lol
Hardcore
Canadian people are cool 😁
f'king eh! Here's to ya hoser!
DeeDee Jai just said same above! Makes me all warm n fuzzy to see real young men getting their dues in!
I had the same thing happen to me but i drive a k2500 suburban 4x4. luckily the fuel line runs along to the frame all the way to the back where the fuel tank is. I too know the feeling of doing this repair in the snowy windy day. I had to cut out a 6in. section and when i was done i turned on the car only to see another leak develop less than 5 in from there. I was super mad. And like you I always bought extra just in case.
what diameter hose did you have to get for your chevy?
+Shevon Allen I think i used 5/8". if you can take a measurement first it's not a bad thing.
Thanks for the reply!
+Shevon Allen no problem, good luck with your repair.
+Shevon Allen I used a 5/16 hose but since I wrote the last comment the line rusted through again further back. but I was not able to get to cut where it failed I was forced to cut as close to the tank as possible but I had very little room between the tank and the frame. luckily that part was a hose so I used piece of fuel line to splice it .
Thanks a lot this was my problem same location I did it the same way but I used 3 clamps on the plastic side and 2 on the metal side I hope it holds up good again thank you very much!!! also mine started leaking on a 20 degree day about 5 days ago I waited till this 40 degree weather today lol.
Timothy Mosley I'm happy to hear my video helped out. good work! at least you dragged or your repair for a better day lol
RobHoffmann20 yeah lol
Florida sucks too. Hot humid night dealing with fuel leaking out of my car and it starts raining. .. ohhh, joy!
Collin Yeadon That's Florida weather for you. One moment its sunny and the next its freaking thundering for 2 minutes and then it's back to sunny weather. And then you get that blast of nasty humid air that makes any person sweat bullets.
I have a 2001 ford Windstar and I need to get is smogged. My check engine light is on and I was told that it was some kind of small hole in the fuel lines. Not looking forward to fixing it being that I'm not a mechanic. Also there is a humming sound that I hear off and one. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I wish I had your patience and skills. Take care.
Emilio Navarro thanks for the kind words. Cheers
Know how it goes up here in WI, battling the snowy wasteland while wrenching away at the cars n truck. Its gotta suck trying to find a fuel leak with all the melting snow under there.
That's the truth!
Dude you are the boss!
kudos for doing it in the winter
first off i live in california. and the thought of working under the car in the snow sends chills up my spine so my hats off to you, i have a what looks to be a fuel line leak on my toyota camry so i asked a mechanic about it and right away he said it was the fuel pump plastic out takes and it was 280 for a used fuel pump but when i looked where the fuel pump was on utube it is in the gas tank so how is it the fuel pump thats bad when the cars is running great, this video makes me think its just a fuel line, see all my life i did my own minor repairs like you but i hate fixing cars but i don't want to pay someone who is just trying to jack me over, so in conclusion its time for me lift up the car with jack stands, roll under my car and have a gander, by the way i've fixed a many of gas leaks in my time, i very much dislike this work, but if thats all it is why should i pay this guy for a new fuel pump and then later after he installs it he'll say "oh that leak is another problem" bummed in cali
Yea this area doesn't have the best weather for car repairs! I hope you get yours sorted out! Best of luck and thanks for sharing.
Cheers!
@@RobHoffmann20 ok here's why i'm not a mechanic update ok i went to my neighborhood mechanics shops. long story short there was a leak just where this guy said it was it just didn't seem probable that he knew what the problem was without showing me so i researched and it was a cracked plastic fitting on the fuel pump and the price he gave me was very reasonable compared to what a new fuel pump cost new but i still bought some glue to mac gyver it, but like they say pay me now or pay me later thats my story and i'm a sticking to it pun intended i pick the car up tomorrow
He gets my vote! Good job!
Thanks very much, Cheers!
Thanks for a video on a difficult situation. God bless you, and Jesus loves you.
Thanks for watching,
Cheers,
dam its snowing out ...true mechanic...good job man ...think ill try the hose idea ...
Awesome video man. i think i have the confidence now to try this on my honda. and of course its dead of winter so i will be feeling your pain lol. nice fix. i hope mine goes as easy. thanks for the post!
Why does this type of problem happen when it is snowing outside or raining? Murphy's Law...good video...thanks.
Black Wolf yeah seems metal expands with cooler weather. always in the most unfortunate time
mrsteel10213 actually metal shrinks in cooler weather
There are many types of fuel line. you should always try to replace with the same type as the vehicle came with unless you are more experienced. There are also more than one type of rubber fuel hose. There is standard rubber fuel hose and fuel injection hose that most part stores keep in stock. If you have a rusted metal fuel line it is safe to patch it with standard rubber fuel hose as long as you can remove enough of the rusted fuel line to where you can get an inch or so of clean shiny metal for the new hose to seal on and use new hose clamps if possible. Then make sure the hose is tied so it cannot wiggle so as to allow a hole to rub in it.
This is not a way to fix plastic or nylon fuel lines. Those need to be fixed properly or you are asking for trouble.
Well said, thanks for the comment
cheers
I had the same problem on my Hyundai, and after watching your video I tried a similar repair. Just finished it and so far it's holding.
Yeah, outdoor winter work on cars suck.
Good work, glad to hear its working well for ya. cold weather is crappy!
Cheers
Good job. Be careful of that perch you have the one jack stand on. I'm sure you know what you're doing, it just made me nervous.
Thanks, man. Place in town wanted to charge me 300 bucks for this
Happy to help. Good luck with your repair.
Cheers!
They were trying to charge me 550 lol
How long did the repair last? Clamping a rubber hose onto a plastic tube doesn't sound like a permanent solution.
@liuj88 This was still the active repair when I crushed the van after the hydroboost died. In this case, it outlasted the van.
I gave you thumbs up for fixing your truck in the blizzard dude is your truck still running well no leaking
kevin grandison The van has been sent to scrap due to a failure with the power brakes and steering. It was still running with no leaks when we got rid of it. thanks for the like
thanks man, I been thinking about how to fix mine on the cheap! cheers from N.S.
Kid just saved himself a lot of money
This repair actually out lasted the van. Infact on my Blazer i have made this repair a few years prior to this video and it is still working correctly. Thanks for watching! Cheers,
We got the same luck buddy...always happens when the weather is shitty! Problem with a hose repair the rest of the line you have to slide the rubber hose over is rough/rusty & would have to be cleaned (rust) for a tight leak free seal with the clamps. You needed to get the van higher to be comfortable. One more thing don't get under the van with the engine running...it's a rear wheel drive.
Rick Rodrigues Thanks for the comment, I will agree, had the lines been rusted that bad it's likely they would not have sealed to the fuel injection hose properly. I did not have an issue with mine fortunately. And whether the vehicle is rear wheel drive, front wheel drive, all wheel drive or even 4x4 it can still squish you the same. I'm failing to see the specific danger related to a rear wheel drive vehicle your referring to. Any running vehicle poses a risk of falling from a jack or safety stands or car lift. Could you elaborate? Thanks and cheers!
Hi Rob I mentioned rear wheel drive because I thought you had the van jacked up at the front with the rear wheels on the ground which could be dangerous when running...but I was wrong. Nevertheless I try not to get under a running vehicle especially with the wheels off...if I can help it at all!
I know the pain it is to work in extreme cold outside...you did a great job!
Rick Rodrigues the absolute best bet is to play it safe! I completely agree with you.
Cheers Rick!
I think that is exactly what o got going on in my 2004 Silverado Crew cab. The mental has rusted through and leaking. Would u dare try some flex seal and spray that shit into the spot? It would cover both lines. Digging around down there I can see why they would rust out. I have a truck load of sand, grit, years of salt stuck up inside the frame right by the lines. Let me know your thoughts. Thank you for the video.
I cant think that the flex seal would repair a fuel pressure line. Even the method in this video would be considered a temporary repair. Realistically replacing the line is the best practice however sometimes you need to just make it work.
@@RobHoffmann20 I bought this stuff but didn't use it. I replaced the line with rubber gas line and so far it is working. I appreciate your video, it gave me some things to think about.
Oh heck Not watching anything fuel line fix in the cold snow. 🤣
@rogermartin404 Hahaha! I wish I could have just busted it during the summer months!
Winter is for the "Get 'er done" fixes. Then in the summer, you do it proper !
lol yea after winter was the send her to the scrap yard kind of fix lol
RobHoffmann20
Shame. Looked pretty rust free aside from the lines . Those 4.3 run forever
Veikra 470,000kms took its toll... the trans was on its way. Needed tires. Shocks were shot and body was pretty rotten. Lots of white tremclad on top lol
haha, tremclad did a wonder then.
mine did this too, i used the high pressure fuel clamps instead of gear/worm clamps tho
Great video and it does the job just replaced it and no leaks
Dustin Turner Thanks very much for the comment. Glad to hear your repair went well.
Cheers
Noticed a fuel leak under my 05 sunfire, had it checked by Crappy Tire said would be 1000 dollar fix. Hopefully my leak is confined in a short length of line. This seems like it should hold out before the next thing goes in which ill just junk her. Thanks for the video.
explosiveginger good luck with your repair, I did this to my blazer a few years before this video and I have yet to have any issues. hope it works out for ya
Very studly in tough weather. I can relate to having to do it twice. Always happens. How's come we didn't pull the vehicle in the garage? But, nice work. However, you're just one accident away from never doing anything without safety glasses. It's a hard and dangerous lesson.
Keep falling rust out of your eye with safety glasses. It only takes one time and you must go to the doctor because one piece of rust can ruin your eye!
Nice work Rob. Im in Kanada too. Couple of winters I worked in my unheated garage on my 76vw bug. Some nights we got down to -30. What I did was use a heat gun to bring the blood back to my fingers and toes. Holding the tools just suck the life out of you. I agree with you about California. Why do we live here? is it because of the cold weather or the high taxes that we enjoy? lol
Use a trouble light with an incandescent bulb, should be just about warm enough.
And Cali used to be an ultimate destination, maybe 50 years ago. You know what kind of people are there today, very sad
@@user-ut9ln4vd5m yes it was a dream years ago. Now it's a nightmare. Thank god we didn't make the move years ago.
I’m 72 still climbing under car pain in the back but saving money
I got a 96 Dodge 1500 and it is leaking when it runs but not when it is off. I have no mechanical knowledge or skill whatsoever but I bought this truck to learn a little. Think I can do this and it probably work?
I'm defintally not a mechanic, in fact I'm an electrician if your unsure speak with a mechanic you trust and perhaps they can guide you down the right path. This solution happened to work well for me and was very affordable. Good luck with your fuel leak hopefully you can sort it out.
Well from what I have looked at on my truck even if I did want to do this I have to drop my tank but I will talk to a local mechanic before I attempt any repairs. Thanks for the reply.
It's probably leaking when the engine is not running but may be not enough to notice. I have this problem with my car too. I could smell gas fumes around it while parked in my driveway but when I looked under the car when the engine was off I couldn't see any fuel dripping. When I started the car and looked underneath I saw a substantial drip from the fuel lines. The leak could be slow when the engine is off because the fuel pump isn't pumping gas and get worse once the engine is running and the pump is pumping gas.
Going to try this tomorrow 🤞
I have a 84' c10 that's leaking from the fuel line but seams to be a big leak. Should I just do this or consider buying new fuel line for it. And if I do what you did are there certain brands for the parts?
The best way to repair the leaky fuel line is with a new fuel line. The repairs I've done here are basically a bandaid it will work but new line is better. There is no specific brands i was dealing with just parts from my local part store. Good luck with your repair.
Cheers
Do you consider this just an emergency repair? Or do you think this repair will last for a long period of time?
I did this on my S10 Blazer about 3.5 years ago..in two places.... Still using it today :)
RobHoffmann20 .
Thank you.Similar repair performed on my Saturn. Glad to hear that it will last for a while.
RobHoffmann20 What exactly happened with the S-10 repair ? I am having a leak occur when engine is running and not whenever it's turned off. I presume that it can't be the tank or it would be continually leaking. What it must be ,I think, is one of the gas lines, either the delivery or return line, I'll certainly look at it and find out but this sounds like your experience too. I might add that I too have a Blazer 97 . Hope to hear from you and Thanks hope your S-10 is behaving for you.
GILLEBRATH it sounds like it would be related to the pressure line or the return. I still have not replaced the lines on my 93 blazer. Still has the rubber hose. It's been working just fine
Nice video, thanks for sharing!
It takes one heck of a mechanic / hard worker to lay in the cold and snow to do that.
I would rather repair it this way even if another leak springs next year. Great time saver!!! Remember to use high pressure fuel line only. Also use very small pipe cutter because it's a tight spot.
Yes, I cover both of those points in the video. It's not the correct permanent fix however it is safe!
What size hose and rating did u use.
This is hard to watch at the end of July, knowing I'm going to be dealing with the same thing in a few months. Greetings from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
That's the truth! Thank you for watching.
Cheers!
Do u know the part number for the distributor u got for the blazer? I would realy appreciate it :-)
If you've never had gas spill on your hands while trying to repair a broken fuel line in the winter it really sucks, you would swear your hands were on fire.
I can vouch for this!
Thanks for watching.
Cheers
@@RobHoffmann20 oh yeah, learned my lesson a couple weeks ago
I remember the good old days when i was young enough to crawl under a car like that and still be able to stand up out of bed in the morning.
It's not my first choice how to spend an afternoon but sometimes it's gotta get done! Thanks for watching,
Cheers,
thanks for sharing your video. I was thinking of doing the same. how long has your repair lasted ?
about 4 years on my blazer. the repair to the safari lasted longer than the van did. van is gone now lol
+RobHoffmann20 well that seals the deal for me. my only concern is adjusting the clamps without pinching the line. here goes nothing. Thanks again!
+C Show good luck, if your clamps are sized for the fuel injection hose you should have no problems at all. FYI the 4.3L in my blazer and that safari require about 60lbs of fuel pressure. typical injection is like 10lbs.
+RobHoffmann20 I just picked up some parts and I will let you know how it turns out... oh I should mention that my lines leaking in two different areas. I will try this on both sections where it's leaking. Your video and reports have given me confidence that I can indeed repair it, instead of replacing the whole line. Thanks again!
+RobHoffmann20 Here's an update on my progress . I did the same or similar repair in two different sections of the fuel line. the repairs did well, however , while cutting away the bad bits (car is very rusted on the bottom) made a different section closer to the gas tank start to leak. so for future repairs I think I will be more careful when applying pressure to the line while cutting a rusted/old line. cheers
hey man you would do well to flare the ends of the pipes just for extra security.
Definitely not a bad idea! thanks for the tip.
Cheers,
I am trying to locate the gas line on my 98 pathfinder under the front passenger tire. There are 5 lines two are small (brake lines maybe) and 3 others. Does anyone know which is which?
Would this be the problem if my truck starts up fine then dies straight away? I can hear the fuel pump working and I changed the filter as well
Brian Soukeroff that's hard to say, if you smell fuel outside the vehicle I would say its defiantly possible. Have a look at some online forms and perhaps you can get done additional suggestions of what to check. Good luck!
Cheers
If your car won't stay on (shudders and dies) and hitting the gas does NOTHING, is this what is wrong? Or did my gas gauge crap out and I've just run out of gas? I have a 2004 Mercury sable. Waiting on AAA right now to bring gas 😕
Update: weird. Gas was added and car runs fine again. AND adding gas made the gauge go from 1/4 to 1/2 tank of gas so I THINK the gauge is working but why would just putting gas in the car make it work again??? I'm so confused right now
either you gauge is faulty and is stopping at a 1/4 tank. so really you were out of fuel. also sending unit or fuel pump could be getting weak or be clogged and doesn't have efficient fuel pickup at low fuel level. also, when you took the gas cap off, did you notice a WHOOSHING sound of air like there was pressure built up in the fuel system?
+Anthony Feliciano I do think it's the gauge. We've had no problems since that day EXCEPT our check engine light is now on? Others have said its because our vapor lock needs to be reset (no idea how to that). But other than that no problems, no leaks under the car, it runs great. The AAA guy took the gas cap off originally so I wasn't close enough to hear if there was a sound or not. Thank you for replying and trying to help :)
Hey men what is that called the hose under the tank
Nice work 👍
What did u use to cut the fuel line?
It's a tubing cutter, probably can be found in the plumbing section of a home improvement store.
Do you flare the ends of lines a little to make sure dont pop off??
When I snugged up the gear clamps that made sure that nothing popped off. I suppose you could flare the end of the line if you wanted to, it absolutely wouldn't hurt! Thanks for the comment. Cheers
Thanks for the vid , here's hoping this works on the sunfire in the am !?
what diameter hose did you use? I have a 96 chevy 1500 truck. Thanks in advance!
+Shevon Allen my 1992 gmc sierra c1500 uses 3/8 fuel line. i know 5/16 is a popular size as well though.
+Roman Bugno thanks a lot for the info!
What size hose?
Mine has started leaking ONLY when I am pumping gas from right below....will this work there as well?
Aleigha Decker that could be the filler neck leaking. That would be a different part I believe.
I hate frozen hands and busted knuckles. I was doing donuts and burnouts in an icy parking lot when I was younger. I guess when I revved too much one time the idler pulley stuck momentarily and the belt flew off. It was 5 degrees with a windchill of minus 12 and no tools. Me and my buddy aaaaalmost had the belt back on a couple times before my hand slipped off the pulley and bashed miscellaneous hard or sharp engine parts. Felt like my hands were going to shatter.
very familiar feeling. I work construction, ever got your frozen fingers with a hammer? lol
Lol, NO... and don't plan to!
not sure if its a gas line? or the tank? but noticed a leak coming from drivers side by back tire on my 2010 chevy cobalt clearly its dripping off this tank part. can anyone tell me what they think it might be.
Lol... I know this is late... But I'm watching this video because my Chevy Cobalt has a leak in the exact same spot. Mine is an 09 coupe.
I would recommend wearing goggles and using ear plugs. Back in '85 I was changing a fuel pump on a car and when I pulled the fuel line off gas came out and got in my ear and it wasn't fun for sure. The stuff burn's like hell.
Kevin Mullis that's defiantly a good suggestion. next time I'm working on the car I will make sure to do that. Thanks!
Your welcome! I just don't want anybody else to end up in an emergency room having their ear flushed out. It was horrible!
Thanks for your video.
Is that real snow?
Emilio Navarro Sure is! It was mighty cold that day also
When I was a young man, back in the 60s and 70s, whenever I had a car problem, I could fix most of them because there was plenty of room to find the problem and plenty of room to work on it. Now days you can't do anything without dismantling half the car just to find the problem much less have room to work on it. As a NASA scientist once told me, "SIMPLICITY IS GENIUS."
Nothing like working under a car in a snow storm! Been there, done that! I'm 60, now. Don't do that sh-t anymore!
have anyone tried to use self sealing silicone tape to reinforce an old leaky fuel hose?
Not a great idea I've tried various methods to seal of leaks and they only work for a few days if they worked at all
That's a sexy s10 blazer in the background.
Thank you, i have many videos on my page of that blazer
I have one thats in really good shape. In the process of LS swapping it. Have footage on my other account. Came here to go over fuel line stuff for my 04 Silverado 2500. Going to splice some nicopp in on the back half running to the tank.
Could i use a union? Like a metal union to connect both metal ends
Yes I believe they make metal compression fittings that are intended for exactly this reason. I was just showing the rubber hose trick as it lets you remove a couple of inches of material without any compromises. Best of luck with your repairs. Thanks for watching
Cheers!
Funny shit Your backround looks just like mine.I was doing a brake job
Hardest part is keeping your fingers warm lol
Hahaha I hear ya man thanks for the vid
Thanks for the view and comments. Cheers!
Also, do you think this would work on a brake line?
No you can't do that with the way he is doing this fuel line. You way more pressure in your brake line. The repairs would just blowout right at the exact time you press on your brakes.