Fuel leak

[Mark-8rlbe]

Evening all.
Not worked on a fuel injection set up before, so am treading carefully.
I have a braided hose that drips fuel. Tightened the clips either end and that seems to make it worse.
Was going to launch in and replace the hose, but wondered whether the system would still be under pressure (even with a leak) and spray fuel all over the place.
Cheers in advance.
Mark

[Mark-8rlbe]

RCK974X said:

As far as I know all injection systems maintain some pressure in the line to stop bubbles when engine hot.
so you will need something to catch the fuel in.

Are they steel clips ? I ask because the small ones often go 'out of round' when you tighten them, and so still leak.

I found some neat nylon ones which tighten with pliers and can be undone, and they work very well....

That's interesting - as I tightened the jubilee clip, it seemed to make the leak worse. I wonder whether they are distorting?

Maybe I can try some proper clips first. Where did you find the clips?

Cheers

Mark

[Mark-8rlbe]

mrzigazaga said:

Hi mate


Depressurising the system is best done cold...There might be a small amount to contain...What hoses are you thinking of changing?

I don't know the technical description. But, it is just under the plenum. If the nylon clips don't work, I will post a picture.

Cheers.

[Mark-8rlbe]

adam quantrill said:

You can take off the return pipe at the engine end and there will be a few cc of fuel let go which a rag can easily soak up.

I don't like these braided hoses because the rubber underneath can perish and you can't see.

OK cheers. I was just worried about it spraying all over the shop. Should be ok with caution.

[Mark-8rlbe]

Thanks all. Sound advice as always!