Fuel Filter, connector and pipe issue
Discussion
Afternoon all
I recently serviced my 2007 petrol Saab 93. As always never straightforward.
I changed the fuel filter and upon removing the connector. The connector going towards the engine. Fell apart, it looked to have been bodged before.
Anyway I couldn't find another way to secure this as when it primed it came of with the pressure. I cut the connector including some of the pipe.
New connector ordered and I cannot for the life of me get this connector fitted onto the fuel line. I have tried hot water and a heat gun.
The line is still on the car as I cannot see how I remove the line without potentially causing further damage or needing to remove all the way to the engine. I have hopefully attached some pictures which may help. I'm also worried I may have damaged the line with the amount of forcing etc.
Last time I'm servicing a car, truly regret not just taking it to a professional.
Any help is appreciated.
I recently serviced my 2007 petrol Saab 93. As always never straightforward.
I changed the fuel filter and upon removing the connector. The connector going towards the engine. Fell apart, it looked to have been bodged before.
Anyway I couldn't find another way to secure this as when it primed it came of with the pressure. I cut the connector including some of the pipe.
New connector ordered and I cannot for the life of me get this connector fitted onto the fuel line. I have tried hot water and a heat gun.
The line is still on the car as I cannot see how I remove the line without potentially causing further damage or needing to remove all the way to the engine. I have hopefully attached some pictures which may help. I'm also worried I may have damaged the line with the amount of forcing etc.
Last time I'm servicing a car, truly regret not just taking it to a professional.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks all. I never thought about old piping. That does make sense.
I have the old one and compared. I'm pretty sure they are the same, slightly different design at the end. I also checked that it clicked onto the filter. Which it did.
The issue remains getting the pipe onto the connector.
If a new fuel line is sourced does anyone know where it can be removed from. It runs from the filter at the back of the car then below the driver /passenger onto a metal pipe. Not a connector but again looks to have been heated on.
I'm not sure how I get this off without potentially causing a similar issue.
I have pictured the new and old one. New one has the brown seal.
I have the old one and compared. I'm pretty sure they are the same, slightly different design at the end. I also checked that it clicked onto the filter. Which it did.
The issue remains getting the pipe onto the connector.
If a new fuel line is sourced does anyone know where it can be removed from. It runs from the filter at the back of the car then below the driver /passenger onto a metal pipe. Not a connector but again looks to have been heated on.
I'm not sure how I get this off without potentially causing a similar issue.
I have pictured the new and old one. New one has the brown seal.
Edited by BREMBOV6 on Sunday 3rd March 19:19
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