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Post by buggzyy on Sept 28, 2009 21:55:41 GMT -5
Our stock has been wierd lately Mits. requires us to send parts back that have been sitting for 6 months or longer, and I will admit they are slow even for us in the shop our manager is gettin pissed and really ripped them a new one last week. I hope things speed up cause this aint good cust. service.
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Post by scottyman on Sept 29, 2009 16:51:03 GMT -5
Especially when they ignore your questions. CS really dropped it this time.
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Post by scottyman on Oct 10, 2009 14:50:03 GMT -5
This is a PITA. The tank is too high to be able to slide it away from the truck. Can't lift the truck high enough. Also, there's a right angle fuel line connector connecting one of the metal fuel lines (assembly) to the rubber fuel line that I cannot remove. There appear to be 2 buttons on it that depress, but pressing them in and pulling doesn't do the trick. Is there a trick to these?
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Post by bdmontero on Oct 11, 2009 11:12:33 GMT -5
Do you need a quick disconnect tool for the fuel line/s? When I did my Isuzu Rodeo fuel pump I just dropped the whole damn tank.
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Post by scottyman on Oct 11, 2009 11:47:28 GMT -5
The tank is removed, pump installed. After coffee break I'm going to put the tank back in. I had to snip the old metal line going to the connector. I cracked the connector out of frustration trying to remove the line from it. (Still stuck inside) Nothing is open on Sunday that will have a right angled connector and some hose. Call-in day tomorrow. Car Quest to the rescue! I took some pics of the shiny new pump installed.
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Post by bdmontero on Oct 11, 2009 14:07:32 GMT -5
Not even an oreilly's? Or an autozone?
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Post by scottyman on Oct 11, 2009 14:31:35 GMT -5
It appears the right angle connector is one piece of plastic encased in rubber that goes to the fuel filter where there's another right angle connector. ??
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Post by scottyman on Oct 12, 2009 8:36:57 GMT -5
Rigged a temp solution together 'til the part comes in Thursday. Only $9.73! Amazing! I'll replace the filter when I get the line.
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Post by shakeyink on Oct 2, 2014 23:19:27 GMT -5
Peering into my rear driver wheel well I noticed 2 fuel soaked lines on top of the tank and can't tell exactly where it's coming from. The 2 lines are very corroded and soaked their entire length with gas dripping onto the tank. There is no way to replace those lines w/o removing the tank. Has anybody here ever removed it and how difficult was it? Also, just had the "Service Engine Soon" light come on today. Could this leak cause it? I've had a similar problem two weeks ago. I didnt replace the pump, I just went straight after the rusted lines themselves. I cut them off, filed the edges, and double clamped a rubber fuel line from the metal line to the fuel filter. Be sure if you do this, keep in mind what lines you cut and where they connect. Haven't had any leaks near tank but for some reason, fuel now comes out the charcoal canister. I think I mixed the lines. Getting a manual in the morning. I have been trying to figure out this for 2 week now.
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Post by dclambertt on Oct 9, 2014 17:46:36 GMT -5
I've had great luck with OEMmitsubishiparts.com Maybe too late now for your project, but they've been great to deal with for me.
Sorry.. I was responding to a post on page one of this thread!
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Post by ES_97Sport on Oct 10, 2014 13:19:45 GMT -5
I've had great luck with OEMmitsubishiparts.com Maybe too late now for your project, but they've been great to deal with for me. Sorry.. I was responding to a post on page one of this thread! With DC. Had good luck with them, too. Not as cheap usually as the dealership I deal with 'cause they give me a cut rate, but very handy occasionally. Edward
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Post by r0llinlacs on Dec 28, 2014 18:32:57 GMT -5
My buddy and I just fixed this issue on a 98 without purchasing a new assembly.
The tank is easy to drop, just 4 nuts. It would be a good idea to empty it first.
The two metal lines that come out the top of the plate were rusted and spraying gas everywhere.
We cut the metal lines off the top, cut the metal lines about 3-4 inches down inside the assembly, drilled two 5/8" holes where the metal lines came out on the plate, ran rubber hose through the plate and clamped them to the metal lines on the assembly and to the car side, then siliconed where the rubber hose goes through the plate.
Total cost: About $10.
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Post by russiankid on Dec 29, 2014 10:06:46 GMT -5
Cutting the metal lines and fitting rubber lines is a good quick temp fix, but not something I would do permanently on a fuel line. There is a reason why metal lines are flared at the end, whether or not a plastic quick connect goes on or a rubber hose.
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Post by ES_97Sport on Dec 29, 2014 20:18:25 GMT -5
... The two metal lines that come out the top of the plate were rusted and spraying gas everywhere. We cut the metal lines off the top, cut the metal lines about 3-4 inches down inside the assembly, drilled two 5/8" holes where the metal lines came out on the plate, ran rubber hose through the plate and clamped them to the metal lines on the assembly and to the car side, then siliconed where the rubber hose goes through the plate. .... So, let me make sure I understand this. You attached some rubber hose to some steel line with a couple clamps? Lines that are under about 35-40 psi? And you applied silicone (I assume you really mean RTV - I hope) around the hoses? This is going to make good YouTube fodder when it burns to the ground. Edward
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Post by russiankid on Dec 30, 2014 9:15:23 GMT -5
... The two metal lines that come out the top of the plate were rusted and spraying gas everywhere. We cut the metal lines off the top, cut the metal lines about 3-4 inches down inside the assembly, drilled two 5/8" holes where the metal lines came out on the plate, ran rubber hose through the plate and clamped them to the metal lines on the assembly and to the car side, then siliconed where the rubber hose goes through the plate. .... So, let me make sure I understand this. You attached some rubber hose to some steel line with a couple clamps? Lines that are under about 35-40 psi? And you applied silicone (I assume you really mean RTV - I hope) around the hoses? This is going to make good YouTube fodder when it burns to the ground. Edward He cut the metal lines out of the fuel pump assembly leaving only some metal tubing inside the tank to act a coupler between the pump and the newly placed rubber lines. They then pass through the old metal line openings and out of the tank. Not a good solution. After making a comment in this thread I have noticed a fuel odor near the fuel tank now. No apparent leaks so hoping its just the vapor canister lines.
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