[bigvino]

hey everyone, im having difficult removing the fuel lines from the fuel rail I have the fuel line quick disconnect tool , purchased from local vatozone. but im having a hard time pulling the line apart.. has anyone had difficulty removing the lines too?? and how did you remove the line? is there a special trick im not doing.. thanks!

 

[69fordfastback]

did you relieve the pressure from the line? You should be able to feel the quick disconnect push all the way in and then you should be able to wiggle the line out with out a problem.

 

[YLDPONY]

did you relieve the pressure from the line? You should be able to feel the quick disconnect push all the way in and then you should be able to wiggle the line out with out a problem.

The red would be my first thought. Once you have the tool under the spring, the connections should come apart easily. You may have to push the tool in farther than you think you do...

What tools did you get? Multicolored plastic ones?

 

[bigvino]

i have both the metal type and the color coded plastic ones... and i relieved the pressure in the lines.

 

[fast9050]

With the plastic ones...use the one that is seemingly one size smaller than fits over the line. That will be the one you need to spread that spring. It should somewhat *snap* in there.

 

[killer94vert]

Mine will give me a hard time once in a while.Just as the other said.Make sure you push the disconnect in all the way.They can be stubborn at times.

 

[shakerhood]

I spray a little WD-40 in there first and never have any problem getting them apart.

 

[Acesway]

I spray a little WD-40 in there first and never have any problem getting them apart.

Hi, I’ve done all of the suggestions befor even resorting to the four I’m. My motor sat for a while as I bought it used. I’m thinking the fuel has glued the fittings together I warmed it up with a soldering iron but will not budge. I fee, see and hear the tool working but it does feel like it didn’t work. I broke a plastic tool by using pliers to make it go farther in. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thank you

 

[Acesway]

I used penetrating oil and WD 40 but I got one loose just now with a VW tool I’ve had since I was a teen.
You’re right it was the WD40 got the other one off without the pliers.

 

[James214]

Trick is to pull a lot harder than you’d think is necessary. The Orings hold it pretty tight even after the disconnect tool has done its job.