Zac88 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 I circled in red what I need to get off, I'm taking off the Intake manifold to do TGV deletes and replace fuel injectors. http://i.imgur.com/XfMlORS.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamCO Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 The first time I did this, I pushed in on the inner disk (green I believe) with a flathead screwdriver/needle nose pliers while pulling on the metal clamp. Both lines popped off without too much trouble. Last time however, they would not come off, no matter what I did. Ended up grinding off the clamps and replacing the line and clamp upon install. Hopefully you don't have to go through that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmP6889928 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 You can buy a tool for removal for about $6 at most parts stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Yes, you can buy a set of fuel line disconnecting tools from most major auto part stores. The plastic sets usually work the best. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Just remove them from the shock tower by removing the screw clamp, much easier. That's what I did. Make sure you have relived the fuel pressure first. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamCO Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Make sure you have relived the fuel pressure first. This is important, because if you don't, fuel will spray out when you disconnect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 This is important, because if you don't, fuel will spray out when you disconnect. That's also why you wrap the hose end with a rag. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 I found it a lot easier and faster at the fuel line connections using this tool. Takes about a min to do. http://www.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_12488.jpg My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 That's about how long it took to un-screw the hose clamp on the shock tower. I'm just old school...but we've been down that road before... 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooph Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 How does relieve the fuel pressure? I think I read in the manual that you have to drain the tank and it's a big long process. Any shortcuts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 You don't need to drain the fuel tank. 2 options.. 1) Disconnect the fuel line slowly with some rags underneath it to catch some of the fuel that comes out. There's not a lot fuel that will squirt out, just a little. 2) Pull the fuel pump fuse out and crank the motor over a few time to relieve pressure, then dissconnect. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 #2 is the correct way. Only start the engine, it will stall in a few seconds. Make sure you let the pump prime next time you go to start it. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmoore5 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Old thread but since it pops up once in awhile: My plastic tools were too wide to fit between the fitting and the bends or mountings. So I cut 2 slivers of plastic, I used plastic tubing, and slid them in where the tool would release the fitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travrach Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Old thread but since it pops up once in awhile: My plastic tools were too wide to fit between the fitting and the bends or mountings. So I cut 2 slivers of plastic, I used plastic tubing, and slid them in where the tool would release the fitting. ^Same here, have like 3 sets in the shop and none really worked-it's real tight, stupid design. You really don't need to pull any fuse. You will not have much pressure, just put rag under it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwag74 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 The generic 6 piece plastic set worked fine for me. It was the second smallest one IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxman Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 http://www.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_13067.jpg These fit between the pipes with no problem. It's the purple one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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