Hey Eric heres a tip for you in case your dorman tool breaks in the middle of a job. the way I've done this is take a coffee cup full of close to boiling hot water. You can use microwave to heat. Dip nylon hose in for 30 sec then push fitting in by hand, when it cools in a few seconds it contracts and is a permanent leak free fix. Hope that helps thanks for all your videos!
thats bc its unnecessary and over the top the rest of the line will need to be replace soon anyway lol and then what all that was essentially for nothing, high pressure hose and some clamps is all you need, not to mention not everyone has a lift or every vehicle is as easy access as this one is, tool may not fit
I gotta say i never seen anyone better online that puts in the time and effort to make incredible videos. You are excellent my friend and i can tell you take great pride in your work. Love all of your videos! Keep up the excellent work
Quick connects couplers available in stores double zips used for race application with hydraulic lines cut 1 inch with single zip to isolate 2 lines together to prevent rubbing on anything works great too...
finally someone that expalins every steps he does and why he does it and also explains how to use the tools that he uses to get the job done . After watching hundreds of videos of the same kind I thought i was alone to do this with the clients
Great video. Not sure if someone else has posted this as there are a ton of comments already but Dorman now offers just the handle P/N 800-350. I did fuel lines on my truck last year and it was a pain to push the plastic connectors into the plastic line without the tool. Hot water helped but it was still very hard. I am glade to see they sell the tool without having to buy the full kit.
Damn! I FEEL LIKE I JUST GOT TAUGHT EVERYTHING i NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HOW TO DO A PROFESSIONAL FUEL LINE REPAIR!!! Your style and camera work and delivery are also professional. Thank you very much, and keep doing more videos on everything! Yours may be the first channel I subscribe to. Bill
Great, now come over and fix the leaking fuel line on my trailblazer. It's currently 20 degrees in my driveway and I'm having trouble motivating myself to get out and do it. Lol The life of the home mechanic! I guess it's better than the time I chiseled a block of ice off of a fuel filter to change it in 0 degree weather. Oh well, It'll be done by this evening, guaranteed. You got to do what you got to do. Then go for a test drive and get a coffee and doughnut for your reward! I pay myself very cheaply.
I just replaced that same chassis fuel line on an 2006 Equinox. It was about $65 for the OE line and an hour of labor. I have used that same repair kit and it works great!
Great video as always Eric. You have kept me sane through lockdown, thank you. After watching so many videos and learning so much, I finally have a comment/tip that you might use. Using the double zip ties(as you call them) to space the lines is great. I trick I learnt from karting, was to slide the zip tie through a piece of rubber hose to insulate the to lines apart. I hope you and your family are all staying safe and well 🔧🔩👍
Thank you for sharing your experience and expertise. I was able to purchase the Dorman gun clamp affordably without having to buy the full and expensive kit. Along with some bulk nylon tubing, a couple fittings, and a little practice, I was able to repair a worn fuel line, using your video as a guide! Thanks again!!
Very good work Eric - top quality - always thinking of the customer and the life of the part - spraying the gooey on the lines, trying not to break clips and holders and fittings and doing an extra minutes worth of work to ensure a good job seems to be your everyday goal ...... I sometimes think when I watch you work, that you are a "" clone "" of me !!!!!!! I can see why Mrs. O fell in love with you - and she asked you to marry her !!!!! She knows a good thing and a great value when she sees one !!!! Please keep the top quality videos coming - and never ever ever think that it is a waste of your time ...... it is the opposite .... it is quality time doing an important service to your customer and to your viewers, like me !!!!!!!
It is great to watch a demonstration that the producer know how light is important to making a legible demo. Also this was a demo that answers the anticipated question.
How can you not have more subscribers? I watch lots of other guys (SK, ETCG) and I have to say that you are absolutely as good as them, if not better in the way you approach problems and explain your way through (and make the vids entertaining). I TRULY look forward to seeing you pass one million subs.
Maybe someone will be saying that about you 5 years from now. (Did your mind just blow a little?) Speaking of Legends, wouldn't it be amazing to get an Acura in the shop (one of my all time favorite cars). Hope someone brings you one sometime so we can see the inner workings.
I sit in bed for hours watching this guy work. The things I pick up are game changers. But like others have said, this guys costs me a lot of money in tools haha. You truly are one of the best
I've wondered the same thing. I also think hes on par with ETCG, and actually a good deal more in depth with regard to some of the advanced computer diagnostic techniques.
If you look up the word " Thorough" in the dictionary, it will have your videos as the definition.You do a fantastic job explaining what you are doing. Also, your camera placement is impeccable.Plus, you keep your hands out of the way, so we can see what you are doing. Almost no one does this.Today is the first day I have found you, so I will be following you from now on. You are truly a GURU.
Many times its easier to clean/polish the line with the emery cloth BEFORE you cut the line. (helps preserve the cutter's blade, too...) Loved the trick with the second Zip-Tie used as a separator... You have SO many really neat tools that most of us, as hobbyist wrenches, don't have.
Great information. I am in the process of replacing all the brake lines, transmission cooler lines and fuel lines on my 1990 Chevy K3500 Dually now. Unfortunately here in Hawaii, stainless steel lines also corrode just as bad as regular mild steel lines do because of the constant salt air. I just replaced all of the brake lines and hoses with stainless again, and am starting on the fuel lines today, for that I also decided to go with nylon line throughout so I never have to worry about corrosion on it again.
Eric O.: "You do not need the fancy tool to do this job" Me: Watches 5 minutes of video. Orders the tool on Amazon. Watches 5 more minutes of video. Orders more tools on Amazon. Wash, rinse, repeat. I don't have any leaky fuel lines to repair, but I'm ready now.
I used to work on cars at BOCES. It was for free. Nobody gets paid. It was a "school-related" service. Brakes, Mufflers, Tune-Ups, Engine swaps; an occasional free fire and band-aids. lol Plenty of car-grease and laughs. (had a good time; no really bad accidents, but some close ones) Man have cars changed since the 80's~90's. I've learned a lot just by watching your videos. Things aren't rushed, like it was when I did cars. But then, all of the cars I worked on, don't exist anymore. Though the principal is still the same. LMAO Really love your videos.
nylon? Steal?? wtf were these engineers thinking? More money down the road is what they're thinking! No reason fuel and brake lines shouldnt all be stainless steal, and not the cheap crap. lol Nice video as always.
That mastercool tool is wonderful. It, with the correct adapters, can do almost anything. I am not a professional mechanic, but I do a lot of older car A/C work. Best investment I ever made.
Great tool and plans to make up a new replacement fuel lines. As I have been watching the northeast rust belt vehicles come into your shop, I really think the auto makers should have a factory option or a default option for all new vehicles delivered/sold to dealerships located within the rust belt zones to offer factory equipped "rust belt protection" engineered to prevent this kind of waste. It seems that after only 7 to 8 years these vehicles are ready for the "crusher" which seems a bit too steep when folks are paying as much as $80,000+ for a vehicle. Just a thought since it would be a factory built specific hard core corrosion prevention features..
Burst a rear brake line on a 1993 Chevy 1500. And of course while replacing the brake line I upset the high pressure and return steel fuel lines and they both pin hole leaked everywhere (YAY) ! So I opted to use the after market nylon fuel line kit, wish Me luck.
I had a 1970 Chrysler Newport which is about a 5500 lb car, I was driving across a parking lot when in the front driver side soft line went. Isn't that just a sick feeling when that pedal goes to the floor all of a sudden! To add insult to injury I was rushing and I got on the line with the wrench a little too hard. Forgot that it was a brass freaking fitting. Back to the park Supply for one more line! I replaced both front lines that day. I got it home in first gear I'm modulating the parking brake to come to a complete stop hand tapping the brake pedal so I would show brake lights. Thankfully it was only about 2 miles.
@@JohnRodriguesPhotographer Glad You got home safe for sure. It's always something but we strive to save and drive our old tired iron. I got it all replaced (Fuel lines and brake lines complete) and it went very well.
I had to repair the hydraulic tool that a mechanic who used to do my work had. It really helped out to do brake lines when they were starting to rot out. Here in Michigan, it totally sucks. The brake lines, the fuel lines & what gets me is they're supposed to be stainless steel lines but yet they rust out just like ordinary metal lines would. Crazy cheap vehicle parts. Great video anyways before I forget. I like the plastic kit. With those quick connects sure is the way to go for fuel lines. I was also glad to watch because I have the Honda Accord yet to replace the fuel lines & the light in my head just went on. Now I know where I'll tap into the fuel line at so another good reason to be here watching another one of your video's... Thx man...
For cutting that nylon line you should get yourself a pair of PEX tubing cutters can get a pair of cobalt brand at Lowe's for about ten bucks I think they'll do up to an inch and a half
Great for cleanly cutting almost anything. I’m not too big on the Kobalt brand, but I wouldn’t think any brand could screw up such a simple tool too badly. Lol
Nice work as usual, great use of tools and equipment, the general public have no clue how much of an investment it takes to repair vehicles in this day and age, when I started out all i needed was a basic set of S.A.E. hand tools, an analog multi meter, a test light. a timing light, and a vacuum gauge, a compression gauge, I'm sure there were a few I'm forgetting about, but electronic ignition was just coming popular when I started out.Wow I'm getting old.
the right tools for the right jobs... i did several fuel lines repair and no one wanted to pay for quality work.they always opted for the quickie fuel hose and fuel injection clamp type of deal... work fine but far from being pretty.oh well i HAVE to get those tools i'm going to ask my snap on dealer if they are still available.Nice video Eric
+Jonathan Lessard Oh my gosh that would be $800 from snap on... get it here way cheaper if you want it... same kit, only one company makes it... astore.amazon.com/httpswwwy0837-20/detail/B007TN15EG and this astore.amazon.com/httpswwwy0837-20/detail/B000XQ5IO4
What about these guys? www.toolpan.com/Mastercool-71475--Universal-Hydraulic-Flaring-Tool-Set--_p_2536.html?gdftrk=gdfV27228_a_7c824_a_7c2023_a_7cMAS71475&gclid=CPHDpqrl7ssCFQIcaQodnnsNGA
Nylon fuel line is definitely the way to go & definitely cheaper than fuel injection hose! Flexible yet rigid, thermal and don't have to worry about it deteriorating and clogging injectors. Your Amazon store will soon be a one stop online shop for auto mechanics after they get off the tool truck. They offer the Dorman 800-301 Fuel Line Repair Tool separately to replace yours unless you want just the handle part which they'll probably want almost as much as the entire tool. Great instructional video and you can use the same kit to make tools and also making fuel lines for marine applications.
Hi can you please let me know what make that little mini pipe cutter was? and perhaps send me a link and what was the name of those pinch pliars thanks
@@gtibruce Pipe cutter looks like a Mastercool AC7003... Northern tool has Performance Tool Model# W82003 look like the same MFG different name on it. - Pliers are fuel line or hose grip pliers.
Usual excellent tutorial video. Tip on steel fuel lines (and brake lines) for those who don't mind getting dirty.... liberally coat them and the whole underside of the car with Fluid Film or equivalent. First clean off heavy scale with a needle scaler then spray a hot mix of say 1 part FF with 2 parts WD40. The WD40 eventually evaporates but for application, it thins the spray and helps penetration and flow. Repeat every couple of years. Disgusting job but stops all corrosion. Got an '88 Grand Marquis and '98 Exploder with original lines and driven in the rust belt. One downside of nylon lines is the mice can nibble them...not on straight runs as here but on the tank tops where they nest. Did it on my 2006 Subaru. Bugger to repair.
You've probably found a replacement for the Dorman "gun" piece but it looks to be like it's a the business end of a regular irwin quick grip bar clamp.
Thanks for the video. Re inserting fittings into the nylon fuel line - The tool used for RG6/ RG59 et al compression fittings onto cable work pretty good. Others have suggested heating the nylon fuel line in near boiling water for 30 seconds and sliding the line over the fitting. I was a failure trying that method. Re why does the factory continue to use steel fuel lines? Probably because the steel line costs less and is less prone to damage on an assembly line. The flexible fuel lines usually consist of several layers of plastic to conform to low vapor emissions, low and high temp requirements, minimal swelling from fuel and moisture, and electrical conductivity requirements. And all fuel lines have to show minimal leakage after a 30 and 50 mph impact (which is a lines are run outside the crumple zone). If you have some other reasons, be sure to comment.
Hi Eric love your videos! Question when using nylon lines what about running them inside a piece of rubber line to protect them? Do you think that would be a good idea?
Darn You Eric! My wife's 2011 HHR has a leaking fuel line. The local shop wanted $678 and change to replace the fuel lines. Now since I've seen this, I bought one of the Dorman Fuel Line kits and I can do the whole thing for less than $300, plus having the tool when any of my trucks or my kids cars spring any kind of a fuel leak. An Brother its all your fault! So thanks, an by the way she told me go ahead and order one of those flaring tools if I really want it. I'm holding out an checking to see if I can find a decent used Autel Scanner. We old mechanics never stop working, we just cut back a little once we get near that big 70 year mark. Keep getting me in trouble with the wife for wanting more tools. Lol, stay sharp and successful young man.
Eric O... Thank you for all your videos... I'd love to meet you man... I can't begin to explain how much I look up to you as a mechanic. Thanks for all your videos.
Man .. You are worth your weight in gold... I have commited to watching your video in full..Wow!! I am amazed at what I have learned.. I started watching your videos a few years ago, but felt that I could not keep up with your wealth of knowledge.. but I think Im not as figgiting as I was 5/6 yrs ago..Thanks for a superb video(s)..
Leaving the factory stuff alone is bout the way I like to do something. Cut what you are able to replace but as far as factory stuff goes - let it be! Super job Ponch!
Great video amd very good info, I just recently invested around $700.00 in fuel lines and installation on an 06 GMC pickup. Man I sure wish I had watched this video sooner. I think I couldve bought these tools and still saved a hundred bucks. Keep em coming
In my opinion Imperial makes the best cutters, The larger rigid may be great but the minis Not so much Erics looks like master cool and they bind I have used them and threw them out
You set the bar for my shop. I loved this video but was hoping to see you deal with the steel line swelled with rust inside the nylon fitting, that is a knarly time killer to get out. I bought the tool set you showed. My mentor/trainer Gord that guides me said NO to running nylon front to back, reason being it’s a fire hazard and the system is only engineered to run nylon where it is run from the factory for safety. Hmmm. Ok he is right. You are great thanks so much.
I agree it reminded me of a Stanley bar clamp. The only difference is the top of the handle has a guide built into it for the line if you're putting two lines together. I wonder if the internals of the handle are the same as a Stanley bar clamp though
Nice figure 8 zip tie trick,keeps the lines together but separately,without rubbing against each other,paying attention to small details that only take a few minutes, can make all the difference in the long run,cool video.
Nice repair. I have that same flaring tool I bought off of Amazon. It makes really nice flares, I find it works best on those quick connect flares if you put a little antiseize on the line before you put the die on it.
Awesome repair. What did you spray the metal lines with at the end, lithium grease? Also how are you exactly using the zip ties to stop rubbing of the lines?
Berkibile makes a 2+2 product to spray on lines it's a basically an oil base Parafine don't know if spelled that right but it's a cross between a wax and an oil that stays a while. There is a few other products out on the market now as well all about the same thing.
I like how Eric dropped the metal section of fuel line twice and so casually picked it right up. If that were me I guarantee it would have bounced of my toe and ended up under the tool box.
indeed, there is more pressure on a fuel injected truck like mine and the stories i've heard of folks simply clamping a rubber efi hose over a cut off steel line did not sit right with me. what i ended up doing is this: Purchased a Dorman fuel adapter that was 5/16" compression fit(which i tightened onto my cut-off steel line) and the opposite Barbed end of the dorman adaptor(which was designed for 'nylon' fuel line) i attached and clamped on a 1/4" efi rubber hose and put one clamp over the barbed end and the 1/4" hose also slipped onto my inline fuel filter very easily.....No Leaks! seems to be the answer i needed. good luck
Use a flare tool to flare the ends just a bit, use a pliers and scrape up the end of the hard line a little to create friction and use 2 clamps. The fuel injection ones work best.
Love all your videos. I've been working on vehicles all of my life and I'm still learning, thanks to guys like you.Keep up the good videos.One thing that makes my nervous when you are working under a car and you have no safety glasses on. I've spent many hours in the ER for not doing so.
Although you said compression fittings may be used for the pressure gas line aren't they illegal for brake lines in New York? No matter what SK says lol.
+john smith Compression fittings are Illegal for brake lines because the hydraulic brake system is under a lot more pressure than a fuel system... most fuel systems are around 50 psi where the hydraulic brake system is under 500- 1500 psi...
+bluelude2001 I did some quick reading and, in some instances you're right. It all depends on the temp of the cigarette (e.g. if you just took a drag and it's cherry red there's a high potential for combustion of the fuel vapors, otherwise not likely). Learned something new, thanks, though I still don't plan on smoking around fuel. :)
What a nice replacement option. A whole lot easier than bending steel lines. I'm learning about tool and materials that I've not been privy too, so thanks again for bringing us along.
Chris Cape, come on now that's not nice. I'm sure they knew using a torch on gas line is not safe, they just didn't know he was joking. maybe they were concerned for others safety.
very creative. I never knew making those lines was possible, always thought you needed to buy the factory line. now I need to go see if I can find this kit now.
I just had brake lines done and now I got a fuel line leak, it nice to know that it's not going to be an expensive thing to fix. It's an old car 18 years I would like to keep it running for a while while I save some money for a replacement.
Hey Eric heres a tip for you in case your dorman tool breaks in the middle of a job. the way I've done this is take a coffee cup full of close to boiling hot water. You can use microwave to heat. Dip nylon hose in for 30 sec then push fitting in by hand, when it cools in a few seconds it contracts and is a permanent leak free fix. Hope that helps thanks for all your videos!
Done that!
Heh, kinda like those new fangled PEX plumbing systems
No shit. Genius
Sounds like a job for the heat gun to me.
@@alexpshaw221 No one likes a smartass; so FO!
I enjoy watching a professional mechanic doing these types of repairs. It's incredible how many specialty tools there are for automotive.
Great job Eric, you are a true craftsman. Your community is fortunate to have you.
I agree. We feel his pain...
You are the FIRST one to show the tools and how to make push-on fuel line type connections. Thanks ever so much for that demonstration.
thats bc its unnecessary and over the top the rest of the line will need to be replace soon anyway lol and then what all that was essentially for nothing, high pressure hose and some clamps is all you need, not to mention not everyone has a lift or every vehicle is as easy access as this one is, tool may not fit
I gotta say i never seen anyone better online that puts in the time and effort to make incredible videos. You are excellent my friend and i can tell you take great pride in your work. Love all of your videos! Keep up the excellent work
Very slick. What a difference it makes when you have the right tools and you know how to use them. The double zip tie trick was bonus!!
Yea perfect idea!!
I found that tip very helpful and will use it from now on - Thanks Eric !!!!!
me too. funny how you can put zip ties on things for years, and the bleeding obvious has never occurred..
Quick connects couplers available in stores double zips used for race application with hydraulic lines cut 1 inch with single zip to isolate 2 lines together to prevent rubbing on anything works great too...
finally someone that expalins every steps he does and why he does it and also explains how to use the tools that he uses to get the job done . After watching hundreds of videos of the same kind I thought i was alone to do this with the clients
I love that flaring kit. Makes factory flares every single time
i love the brake clean sound effect every time. i honestly get a chuckle.
The sheep sound when he uses fluid film.
Great video. Not sure if someone else has posted this as there are a ton of comments already but Dorman now offers just the handle P/N 800-350. I did fuel lines on my truck last year and it was a pain to push the plastic connectors into the plastic line without the tool. Hot water helped but it was still very hard. I am glade to see they sell the tool without having to buy the full kit.
You do nice work Eric. Thanks for sharing your videos with us.
Thanks +Justa Hondafan
Eric your videos and explanation are the best I'd rather watch your videos than TV programming
Damn!
I FEEL LIKE I JUST GOT TAUGHT EVERYTHING i NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HOW TO DO A PROFESSIONAL FUEL LINE REPAIR!!!
Your style and camera work and delivery are also professional.
Thank you very much, and keep doing more videos on everything! Yours may be the first channel I subscribe to.
Bill
Thanks Bill
I completely agree. My confidence level has soared with this info. Thank you Eric!
Great, now come over and fix the leaking fuel line on my trailblazer. It's currently 20 degrees in my driveway and I'm having trouble motivating myself to get out and do it. Lol The life of the home mechanic! I guess it's better than the time I chiseled a block of ice off of a fuel filter to change it in 0 degree weather. Oh well, It'll be done by this evening, guaranteed. You got to do what you got to do. Then go for a test drive and get a coffee and doughnut for your reward! I pay myself very cheaply.
I don't know why I get so much satisfaction watching you repair old rusted out parts. Keep up the good work.
Great Work Eric! The best tool I found to cut the nylon and rubber lines cleanly is a PVC Pipe Cutter.
I just replaced that same chassis fuel line on an 2006 Equinox. It was about $65 for the OE line and an hour of labor. I have used that same repair kit and it works great!
this channel costs me a fortune in tools
+Tosh twentythree (tosh 23) We are all tool whores
SO TRUE
A good mechanic needs a shit load of tools!
@@waynegouin939 I'm going to invent a 10mm socket finder ...I'll make millions
All channels of this nature will cost you a fortune in tools. But I am not complaining, it's great to have the freedom to work on your own stuff.
It is GOLD to have a master mechanic live in the NE region where he deals with rust! sub'ed!
Great video as always Eric. You have kept me sane through lockdown, thank you. After watching so many videos and learning so much, I finally have a comment/tip that you might use. Using the double zip ties(as you call them) to space the lines is great. I trick I learnt from karting, was to slide the zip tie through a piece of rubber hose to insulate the to lines apart. I hope you and your family are all staying safe and well 🔧🔩👍
Thank you for sharing your experience and expertise. I was able to purchase the Dorman gun clamp affordably without having to buy the full and expensive kit. Along with some bulk nylon tubing, a couple fittings, and a little practice, I was able to repair a worn fuel line, using your video as a guide! Thanks again!!
We really enjoy the episodes, and think it's great when you do things with your family.
+John Christopherson Hey John I really appreciate that! Thanks for watching and thanks for the support of our channel!! It really helps!
--Eric O.
Eric o on all your UA-cam videos u show that u are a true master technician and enjoy watching all your stuff and I'm a technician myself from England
Very good work Eric - top quality - always thinking of the customer and the life of the part - spraying the gooey on the lines, trying not to break clips and holders and fittings and doing an extra minutes worth of work to ensure a good job seems to be your everyday goal ...... I sometimes think when I watch you work, that you are a "" clone "" of me !!!!!!! I can see why Mrs. O fell in love with you - and she asked you to marry her !!!!! She knows a good thing and a great value when she sees one !!!! Please keep the top quality videos coming - and never ever ever think that it is a waste of your time ...... it is the opposite .... it is quality time doing an important service to your customer and to your viewers, like me !!!!!!!
It is great to watch a demonstration that the producer know how light is important to making a legible demo. Also this was a demo that answers the anticipated question.
How can you not have more subscribers? I watch lots of other guys (SK, ETCG) and I have to say that you are absolutely as good as them, if not better in the way you approach problems and explain your way through (and make the vids entertaining). I TRULY look forward to seeing you pass one million subs.
Oh I will never be as good as them, they are the legends
Maybe someone will be saying that about you 5 years from now. (Did your mind just blow a little?) Speaking of Legends, wouldn't it be amazing to get an Acura in the shop (one of my all time favorite cars). Hope someone brings you one sometime so we can see the inner workings.
Eric, I'm sure that Albert Einstein thought that way also - you underestimate yourself !!!!!
I sit in bed for hours watching this guy work. The things I pick up are game changers. But like others have said, this guys costs me a lot of money in tools haha. You truly are one of the best
I've wondered the same thing. I also think hes on par with ETCG, and actually a good deal more in depth with regard to some of the advanced computer diagnostic techniques.
If you look up the word " Thorough" in the dictionary, it will have your videos as the definition.You do a fantastic job explaining what you are doing. Also, your camera placement is impeccable.Plus, you keep your hands out of the way, so we can see what you are doing. Almost no one does this.Today is the first day I have found you, so I will be following you from now on. You are truly a GURU.
Anybody get the "Just use the cutting torch" comment? haha!
+Rob Carstuff Yup. Eric has a great sense of humor. Makes the vids fun as well as informative.
+Rob Carstuff I was chucklin at that thru half the video.
He always makes me laugh with that kind of stuff. The delivery is subtle, which is part of what makes it funny.
+Silky Tp how about .." There she is the old Double Donger " LOL
+deepsquat600 I would like to see him explain that one to his kids :)
Many times its easier to clean/polish the line with the emery cloth BEFORE you cut the line. (helps preserve the cutter's blade, too...)
Loved the trick with the second Zip-Tie used as a separator... You have SO many really neat tools that most of us, as hobbyist wrenches, don't have.
Thanks for all the time and effort you put into your videos. Your work and your videos are 1st class!
I'm glad you showed those tools at work, I was curious about how well they actually worked. - Amen.
I cut it twice and its still too short
LOL!
Measure twice, cut once!!!
I heard that about you!
Cut a few inches off the other end and add it to the short end!
Great information. I am in the process of replacing all the brake lines, transmission cooler lines and fuel lines on my 1990 Chevy K3500 Dually now. Unfortunately here in Hawaii, stainless steel lines also corrode just as bad as regular mild steel lines do because of the constant salt air. I just replaced all of the brake lines and hoses with stainless again, and am starting on the fuel lines today, for that I also decided to go with nylon line throughout so I never have to worry about corrosion on it again.
Eric O.: "You do not need the fancy tool to do this job"
Me: Watches 5 minutes of video. Orders the tool on Amazon. Watches 5 more minutes of video. Orders more tools on Amazon.
Wash, rinse, repeat. I don't have any leaky fuel lines to repair, but I'm ready now.
I used to work on cars at BOCES. It was for free. Nobody gets paid. It was a "school-related" service. Brakes, Mufflers, Tune-Ups, Engine swaps; an occasional free fire and band-aids. lol Plenty of car-grease and laughs. (had a good time; no really bad accidents, but some close ones)
Man have cars changed since the 80's~90's.
I've learned a lot just by watching your videos. Things aren't rushed, like it was when I did cars.
But then, all of the cars I worked on, don't exist anymore. Though the principal is still the same.
LMAO
Really love your videos.
nylon? Steal?? wtf were these engineers thinking? More money down the road is what they're thinking! No reason fuel and brake lines shouldnt all be stainless steal, and not the cheap crap. lol
Nice video as always.
That mastercool tool is wonderful. It, with the correct adapters, can do almost anything. I am not a professional mechanic, but I do a lot of older car A/C work. Best investment I ever made.
Great tool and plans to make up a new replacement fuel lines. As I have been watching the northeast rust belt vehicles come into your shop, I really think the auto makers should have a factory option or a default option for all new vehicles delivered/sold to dealerships located within the rust belt zones to offer factory equipped "rust belt protection" engineered to prevent this kind of waste. It seems that after only 7 to 8 years these vehicles are ready for the "crusher" which seems a bit too steep when folks are paying as much as $80,000+ for a vehicle. Just a thought since it would be a factory built specific hard core corrosion prevention features..
Well... that would be great, the only problem is that your $80,000 vehicle would cost you $125,000.
Burst a rear brake line on a 1993 Chevy 1500. And of course while replacing the brake line I upset the high pressure and return steel fuel lines and they both pin hole leaked everywhere (YAY) ! So I opted to use the after market nylon fuel line kit, wish Me luck.
I had a 1970 Chrysler Newport which is about a 5500 lb car, I was driving across a parking lot when in the front driver side soft line went. Isn't that just a sick feeling when that pedal goes to the floor all of a sudden! To add insult to injury I was rushing and I got on the line with the wrench a little too hard. Forgot that it was a brass freaking fitting. Back to the park Supply for one more line! I replaced both front lines that day. I got it home in first gear I'm modulating the parking brake to come to a complete stop hand tapping the brake pedal so I would show brake lights. Thankfully it was only about 2 miles.
@@JohnRodriguesPhotographer Glad You got home safe for sure. It's always something but we strive to save and drive our old tired iron. I got it all replaced (Fuel lines and brake lines complete) and it went very well.
Eric o make everything look so easy 👍
I had to repair the hydraulic tool that a mechanic who used to do my work had. It really helped out to do brake lines when they were starting to rot out. Here in Michigan, it totally sucks. The brake lines, the fuel lines & what gets me is they're supposed to be stainless steel lines but yet they rust out just like ordinary metal lines would. Crazy cheap vehicle parts.
Great video anyways before I forget. I like the plastic kit. With those quick connects sure is the way to go for fuel lines. I was also glad to watch because I have the Honda Accord yet to replace the fuel lines & the light in my head just went on. Now I know where I'll tap into the fuel line at so another good reason to be here watching another one of your video's... Thx man...
For cutting that nylon line you should get yourself a pair of PEX tubing cutters can get a pair of cobalt brand at Lowe's for about ten bucks I think they'll do up to an inch and a half
Great for cleanly cutting almost anything. I’m not too big on the Kobalt brand, but I wouldn’t think any brand could screw up such a simple tool too badly. Lol
Videos like this one are the reason I can't take sma for granted. Been a sub for a couple of years and still learning
Great Video I just bought that doreman fuel line repair kit
Nice work as usual, great use of tools and equipment, the general public have no clue how much of an investment it takes to repair vehicles in this day and age, when I started out all i needed was a basic set of S.A.E. hand tools, an analog multi meter, a test light. a timing light, and a vacuum gauge, a compression gauge, I'm sure there were a few I'm forgetting about, but electronic ignition was just coming popular when I started out.Wow I'm getting old.
+John Christopherson feeler gauges, dwell meter, carb adjusting tools, and a spark plug cleaner haha
the right tools for the right jobs... i did several fuel lines repair and no one wanted to pay for quality work.they always opted for the quickie fuel hose and fuel injection clamp type of deal... work fine but far from being pretty.oh well i HAVE to get those tools i'm going to ask my snap on dealer if they are still available.Nice video Eric
+Jonathan Lessard Oh my gosh that would be $800 from snap on... get it here way cheaper if you want it... same kit, only one company makes it... astore.amazon.com/httpswwwy0837-20/detail/B007TN15EG and this astore.amazon.com/httpswwwy0837-20/detail/B000XQ5IO4
+South Main Auto Repair seems like a better deal........but they wont ship to Canada
Jonathan Lessard Hmmm do you have an Amazon Canada?
What about these guys? www.toolpan.com/Mastercool-71475--Universal-Hydraulic-Flaring-Tool-Set--_p_2536.html?gdftrk=gdfV27228_a_7c824_a_7c2023_a_7cMAS71475&gclid=CPHDpqrl7ssCFQIcaQodnnsNGA
+South Main Auto Repair yes we do but the pneumatic flaring tool is currently out of stock oh well hahah i hate beign Canadian sometime!
great mechanic.
Nylon fuel line is definitely the way to go & definitely cheaper than fuel injection hose! Flexible yet rigid, thermal and don't have to worry about it deteriorating and clogging injectors. Your Amazon store will soon be a one stop online shop for auto mechanics after they get off the tool truck. They offer the Dorman 800-301 Fuel Line Repair Tool separately to replace yours unless you want just the handle part which they'll probably want almost as much as the entire tool. Great instructional video and you can use the same kit to make tools and also making fuel lines for marine applications.
Dorman does not watch your channel. UA-cam is blocked in China 😁
Use a VPN... even tho it is banned...
Creative repair!! Love it!! Now all I need is for Harbor Freight to sell knockoffs of the line fitting tools! 🤣🤣🤣
"...use a cuttin' torch."
Lost it right there! Thanks for the laugh sir!
Cutting torches and fuel lines go together like a laxative and a sleeping pill!!!
Hi can you please let me know what make that little mini pipe cutter was? and perhaps send me a link and what was the name of those pinch pliars thanks
@@gtibruce Pipe cutter looks like a Mastercool AC7003... Northern tool has Performance Tool Model# W82003 look like the same MFG different name on it.
- Pliers are fuel line or hose grip pliers.
@@maverickdallas1004 lmfaoooooooooooo
Usual excellent tutorial video. Tip on steel fuel lines (and brake lines) for those who don't mind getting dirty.... liberally coat them and the whole underside of the car with Fluid Film or equivalent. First clean off heavy scale with a needle scaler then spray a hot mix of say 1 part FF with 2 parts WD40. The WD40 eventually evaporates but for application, it thins the spray and helps penetration and flow. Repeat every couple of years. Disgusting job but stops all corrosion. Got an '88 Grand Marquis and '98 Exploder with original lines and driven in the rust belt. One downside of nylon lines is the mice can nibble them...not on straight runs as here but on the tank tops where they nest. Did it on my 2006 Subaru. Bugger to repair.
You've probably found a replacement for the Dorman "gun" piece but it looks to be like it's a the business end of a regular irwin quick grip bar clamp.
I've been using a cutting torch to remove fuel lines for years, never had an issue.... JUST KIDDING. Another great video, thank you sir!
I use a clear polyurethane spray on the brakeand fuel lines to help stop rust after doing those repairs.
Good idea. It's under the car so spray away.
Thanks for the video.
Re inserting fittings into the nylon fuel line - The tool used for RG6/ RG59 et al compression fittings onto cable work pretty good.
Others have suggested heating the nylon fuel line in near boiling water for 30 seconds and sliding the line over the fitting. I was a failure trying that method.
Re why does the factory continue to use steel fuel lines? Probably because the steel line costs less and is less prone to damage on an assembly line. The flexible fuel lines usually consist of several layers of plastic to conform to low vapor emissions, low and high temp requirements, minimal swelling from fuel and moisture, and electrical conductivity requirements. And all fuel lines have to show minimal leakage after a 30 and 50 mph impact (which is a lines are run outside the crumple zone). If you have some other reasons, be sure to comment.
Hi Eric love your videos! Question when using nylon lines what about running them inside a piece of rubber line to protect them? Do you think that would be a good idea?
Darn You Eric! My wife's 2011 HHR has a leaking fuel line. The local shop wanted $678 and change to replace the fuel lines. Now since I've seen this, I bought one of the Dorman Fuel Line kits and I can do the whole thing for less than $300, plus having the tool when any of my trucks or my kids cars spring any kind of a fuel leak. An Brother its all your fault! So thanks, an by the way she told me go ahead and order one of those flaring tools if I really want it. I'm holding out an checking to see if I can find a decent used Autel Scanner. We old mechanics never stop working, we just cut back a little once we get near that big 70 year mark. Keep getting me in trouble with the wife for wanting more tools. Lol, stay sharp and successful young man.
Enjoyed the video.
+Ozzstar Thanks Oz
Eric O... Thank you for all your videos... I'd love to meet you man... I can't begin to explain how much I look up to you as a mechanic. Thanks for all your videos.
When I lived in Ohio I bent many a steel brake and fuel line replacements for my own cars.
Man .. You are worth your weight in gold... I have commited to watching your video in full..Wow!! I am amazed at what I have learned.. I started watching your videos a few years ago, but felt that I could not keep up with your wealth of knowledge.. but I think Im not as figgiting as I was 5/6 yrs ago..Thanks for a superb video(s)..
I like your zip tie work I think I'm gonna start doing that from now
I always use compression fittings and they don't leak as long as you get them tight !
@@baldy194859 Have used compression unions for over 40 years on brake lines, never a problem.
Leaving the factory stuff alone is bout the way I like to do something. Cut what you are able to replace but as far as factory stuff goes - let it be! Super job Ponch!
"If that doesn't work you can always use a cutting torch !' April Fools !!!
+theoldwizard998 Haha... your right you should use a cut off wheel right?
Great video amd very good info, I just recently invested around $700.00 in fuel lines and installation on an 06 GMC pickup. Man I sure wish I had watched this video sooner. I think I couldve bought these tools and still saved a hundred bucks. Keep em coming
That baby line cutter was handy in this case. I've never seen one that small. I knew the brake cleaner was coming.
In my opinion Imperial makes the best cutters, The larger rigid may be great but the minis Not so much Erics looks like master cool and they bind I have used them and threw them out
I got one equally small. Great for when you need room
I bought the ratcheting mini tube cutter from snap-on. It has a springloaded cutter, so reef it down once and go round n' round til it's through.
Truly expert quality repair. Over and above "professional".
good jop bud love to see or videos there the best on the tube
You set the bar for my shop. I loved this video but was hoping to see you deal with the steel line swelled with rust inside the nylon fitting, that is a knarly time killer to get out.
I bought the tool set you showed. My mentor/trainer Gord that guides me said NO to running nylon front to back, reason being it’s a fire hazard and the system is only engineered to run nylon where it is run from the factory for safety. Hmmm. Ok he is right. You are great thanks so much.
That doorman "pump handle caulk gun" looks an awful lot like a standard quick release clamp.
That's what I was thinking. If you remove the plastic pad I'm thinking the piece that holds the die will slide right in the notch
I agree it reminded me of a Stanley bar clamp. The only difference is the top of the handle has a guide built into it for the line if you're putting two lines together. I wonder if the internals of the handle are the same as a Stanley bar clamp though
Nice figure 8 zip tie trick,keeps the lines together but separately,without rubbing against each other,paying attention to small details that only take a few minutes, can make all the difference in the long run,cool video.
"Maybe now that Dorman whatches your channel"
Great instruction, clear description of how to make the repair.
2:45 Cut the fuel line, then put out the cigarette - got it! :-)
I really enjoy watching your videos, it's great watching a competent Tech. doing things correctly, I have learned a great deal from you. Thanks.
+tealcat1 Thanks
Maybe I should send you the gun from my kit... or the whole kit. I bought the kit when I put a 5.3 in an 83 C10 and never touched it since.
That would be very generous of you!
I appreciate you showing how the flaring tool works. you are the best
Thanks +John Hafernik
Kroil the oil that creeps. Good stuff. LOL
Nice repair. I have that same flaring tool I bought off of Amazon. It makes really nice flares, I find it works best on those quick connect flares if you put a little antiseize on the line before you put the die on it.
Awesome repair. What did you spray the metal lines with at the end, lithium grease? Also how are you exactly using the zip ties to stop rubbing of the lines?
fluid film
good stuff
Berkibile makes a 2+2 product to spray on lines it's a basically an oil base Parafine don't know if spelled that right but it's a cross between a wax and an oil that stays a while. There is a few other products out on the market now as well all about the same thing.
I like how Eric dropped the metal section of fuel line twice and so casually picked it right up. If that were me I guarantee it would have bounced of my toe and ended up under the tool box.
Rubber fuel line and hose clamps 😺. I understand you can’t do that type of thing in a professional repair shop tho.
Done it . Works great . I do recommend flaring the metal line ends before joining .
Low or no pressure its not a problem. Best to double up the clamps. Four clamps, two at each end = insurance.
About to hit the driveway and replace the whole line on the same vehicle this video was a super help thanks bud.
cant i simply cut the metal line on either side of fuel filter and then double clamp some rubber hose? thanks
Not on a fuel injected car
why does fuel injection matter?
indeed, there is more pressure on a fuel injected truck like mine and the stories i've heard of folks simply clamping a rubber efi hose over a cut off steel line did not sit right with me. what i ended up doing is this: Purchased a Dorman fuel adapter that was 5/16" compression fit(which i tightened onto my cut-off steel line) and the opposite Barbed end of the dorman adaptor(which was designed for 'nylon' fuel line) i attached and clamped on a 1/4" efi rubber hose and put one clamp over the barbed end and the 1/4" hose also slipped onto my inline fuel filter very easily.....No Leaks! seems to be the answer i needed. good luck
Kevin S. that stuff he uses is way cheaper rubber hose for fuel, trans ect is expensive i guess.
Use a flare tool to flare the ends just a bit, use a pliers and scrape up the end of the hard line a little to create friction and use 2 clamps. The fuel injection ones work best.
better than OEM IMO with more quick connects easily fixed after other parts rust and leak!! great job Eric O.
older vehicle- 07... LOL.
IKR! Never had anything that new and never will HAHAHAHAHA
Love all your videos. I've been working on vehicles all of my life and I'm still learning, thanks to guys like you.Keep up the good videos.One thing that makes my nervous when you are working under a car and you have no safety glasses on. I've spent many hours in the ER for not doing so.
How those push lock style connectors don't leak is beyond me. They just seem so cheap.
It works on the "Chinese handcuff" principle....
O ring seal
I know, right?! Engineering at its finest. Auto CAD calculations, for the win!
Hi there Eric gotta tell you I've learned a bunch from you but that zip ting 2 lines together while keeping them separated trick is gold
Although you said compression fittings may be used for the pressure gas line aren't they illegal for brake lines in New York?
No matter what SK says lol.
+john smith+ Unless there has been a recent change double flare steel lines are the only legal brake lines in NYS
+john smith Compression fittings are Illegal for brake lines because the hydraulic brake system is under a lot more pressure than a fuel system... most fuel systems are around 50 psi where the hydraulic brake system is under 500- 1500 psi...
Wow... trying to thin out the gene pool, eh? lol
I use a double flare tool and have used bubble flare ( ? ) fittings but not since I was a kid have i used regular compression fittings lol
@@matt8863 works if you have really high suspension. Awful advice on his part still!
Love your auto repair videos. I wish all mechanics would video their repair work.
gas will put your cig out for you ...... unless your talking racing fuel.
You're probably thinking of diesel. Gasoline will absolutely light off with a cigarette (really it's the vapor that's igniting).
+JaWe no, it won't. I've personally dropped a lite cigarette into a cup of gasoline. The gas extinguished the cigarette.
+bluelude2001 I did some quick reading and, in some instances you're right. It all depends on the temp of the cigarette (e.g. if you just took a drag and it's cherry red there's a high potential for combustion of the fuel vapors, otherwise not likely). Learned something new, thanks, though I still don't plan on smoking around fuel. :)
What a nice replacement option. A whole lot easier than bending steel lines. I'm learning about tool and materials that I've not been privy too, so thanks again for bringing us along.
We're you serious when you said you can use a cutting torch to cut the rusty gas line?
+Integra DIY Are you seriously asking this question!?
+South Main Auto Repair if I wasn't serious, I wouldn't have asked it
No, he was not serious.
let natural selection run its course
Chris Cape, come on now that's not nice. I'm sure they knew using a torch on gas line is not safe, they just didn't know he was joking. maybe they were concerned for others safety.
Hey Eric the Dorman part Number for that broken handle for your fuel line kit is 800-350. It is sold separately from the kit 😃
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Eric, watching the video for the first time and the zip tie trick just blew me away. I will definitely be using that idea. Thanks!!!
Fantastic ! It's awesome when you have the proper tools, makes life and work that much better. Thanks for another fine video...
+JOGO Thanks for watching
very creative. I never knew making those lines was possible, always thought you needed to buy the factory line. now I need to go see if I can find this kit now.
+kenman1717 Look in the description box :) I put links there :)
I just had brake lines done and now I got a fuel line leak, it nice to know that it's not going to be an expensive thing to fix. It's an old car 18 years I would like to keep it running for a while while I save some money for a replacement.