The one in question is the one from the rear of the filter leading to the front of the car....it is bleeding right before the banjo bolt, must have cracked it when i replaced filter....could i dry it off and use sealant? Copper type used on engine parts? Or where would i be able to source such a line?

Robert

Thanks alot ahead of time!!

I don't have a good mental image of that area, but it must take a 90° turn to get headed up front, doesn't it?

I ask, becaise if there is enough "good" pipe at the Banjo fitting, you might cut the bad area out and splice in with 5/16" copper, using 5/16" ID compression unions.

I don't know which FI system you have, but I've fixed lots of rusted out K-jet lines this way.

The copper line takes the pressure with no problem, as do the Comp Unions (I even use 3/16" unions on brake lines).

Hope this helps (I don't think any kind of sealant will last),

Bruce
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Bruce Young,
'93 940-NA (current)
'80 GLE V8 (Sold 5/03)
'83 Turbo 245
'76 244 (lasted only 255,000 miles)
73 142 (98K)
'71 144 (track modified--crusher bound)
New 144 from '67 to '78
Used '62 122 from '63 to '67

It isnt a 90 deg. bend, just kind of rounds up and over the filter back to the front of the car, i believe the 90 is between the pump on the way to the filter (short line)......

I believe I have the 2.4 setup.....

"using 5/16" ID compression unions" can you give me an idea what this is, as in maybe a pic or mor explanation sir...Im confused what kind of unions these are...

Robert

That sounds like the flexible line that connects to a hard line leading up front. If so, forget my idea.

Compression unions are used to connect two metal "pipes" of the same size. They are a common hardware store or plumbing supply item.

I don't think any kind of patch/sealing compound would last long, even if it withstood the pressure at first. Hard to speculate without seeing it.

Maybe you could get a replacement line from a used part source (Yellow pages, local yards, 'Net?)

Sorry I can't be more help.

Bruce
--
Bruce Young,
'93 940-NA (current)
'80 GLE V8 (Sold 5/03)
'83 Turbo 245
'76 244 (lasted only 255,000 miles)
73 142 (98K)
'71 144 (track modified--crusher bound)
New 144 from '67 to '78
Used '62 122 from '63 to '67

what if i made a rubber "bridge, cut out bad sections and clamp a rubber piece in there instead?

robert

That sounds possible, but I haven't worked in that area in some time, and am unclear about what type of material is actually leaking.

Is it a hard but flexible black plastic line with a thick, protective outer covering? If so, you could carefully cut the rubber part away to make room to clamp on your "bridging" hose.

But I'm just not sure what the actual leak source is, or how close it is to the Banjo fitting, or if the diameters of the 2 points to be bridged are the same.

If it IS materially and dimensionally possible, use "Fuel Injection" rated hose (good for 90psi), and FI hose clamps as well (solid bands, rather then slotted). And use 2 clamps at each end, if room enough.

The hose and clamps should be available at any Auto Supply store.

Bruce
--
Bruce Young,
'93 940-NA (current)
'80 GLE V8 (Sold 5/03)
'83 Turbo 245
'76 244 (lasted only 255,000 miles)
73 142 (98K)
'71 144 (track modified--crusher bound)
New 144 from '67 to '78
Used '62 122 from '63 to '67

Ok its cured i believe, i jacked the car again this morning and noticed the tension on the line and fitting, it was cocked up towards the floor of the car, well this put alot of "wrong" tension on this area of connection.. PLus i cut a silicon hose in half and wrapped it around the line with some very small clamps....probably just the fact that the line was tweaked was enought to cure it, but i didnt want to take a chance....started it up, and primed the pump a few times before running and 0still no fluid!

Thanks for all the help guys and gals!

Robert

Robert,

Glad to hear you made progress, but— with the high fuel pressure involved, the line tension and vibration, and the lack of a positive seal—I feel you must view it as strictly a temporary repair.

I strongly urge you to get a new or used replacement line installed ASAP. In the meantime, check daily (or more often) for signs of leakage. Please treat this as a potentially dangerous condition.

Sincerely concerned,

Bruce
--
Bruce Young,
'93 940-NA (current)
'80 GLE V8 (Sold 5/03)
'83 Turbo 245
'76 244 (lasted only 255,000 miles)
73 142 (98K)
'71 144 (track modified--crusher bound)
New 144 from '67 to '78
Used '62 122 from '63 to '67