I need some help disconnecting the fuel rail return line, I've tried a couple different specialty tools but just can't seem to get it to come loose is there any special way I need to do this???

 

put it like your connecting it, wiggle it, twist it, spray penetrating oil on it. I had best luck with the plastic disconnect tool

 

I'll spray it after it warms up tomorrow and try it again

 

HI!... I just use the normal fuel line disconnect tools. Sometimes you have to giggle it or even push it tighter together with the FLD tool inserted. If it's never been off before they tend to be tight. Just make sure not to tear or damage the "O" rings.

 

ok they are tight and the local shop wants to charge me an hour minimum ($66 plus tax) to do the work I tried to haggle them into 1/2 an hour but they "will see what they can do" and wan't me to leave the truck with them all day

do i need to release the pressure first? I changed the injectors without releasing the pressure and the rags i had down captured all the leaked fuel

 

Do NOT let them touch your truck. You can get it.
if its been parked for atleast 20 minutes it should be fine, well mine always has been. oh and if its disconnected... dont turn your ignition on to show your friend your new digital wideband..................

 

my wife has banned me from showing off the truck O well the fuel pump wiring drove me nuts but it was really easy I was just being difficult and this fuel rail is probably the same way

 

If you can some how push both connectors together and push on the tool and turn it one full turn on the line it should unlock the lines. Easier said than done.

JMC

 

Auto Zone have the line disconnect tool they show in the service manual. It's a kit with color coded sizes - there not that expensive, just hard to find.

These disconnects fully enclose over the spring clamp and are big enough to get the proper leverage you need. It's a PITA with those little ones.

These are round made of hard plastic and also hinged. I can't locate them on the Internet or I would post a link.

If you have a Haynes or Chilton's Manual - I believe there used in there illustrations as well.

 

Are these the ones?

JMC

 

Damn ! I looked and kept coming up with those little ones .

Yea, those are the ones

Hell, you found them pretty quick too- you mustuh had that pic in your arsonal .

 

JMC I tried those and the metal ones and neither one worked, I am going to retunr the metal ones tomorrow and pickup another set of plastic ones and a can of penetrating lube .

 

if u get a blow torch and heat it up enough it will eventually pop out... i just wouldnt try it without a flame suit on

 

i ended up using the fuel filter wrench and it came right off, I'm glad it was close to 70 F today man I love Texas

 

I wish it was that easy for me darnet lol. I ended up replacing one of those because I couldn't get it to lock again after finally getting it off. freakin thing. The spring itself was rusty.