I have just changed out the fuel lines under the car. It was probably the most unpleasant time I have EVER spent under the car. Here is a little BTDT.
My car started smelling of raw gas. Checking underneath revealed that the fuel line from the gas tank to the motor was corroded through and dripping. The return line looked about as bad. So did the gas tank breather line but who cares?
You can buy both replacement lines from VAG. Total damage = 1800 kr = 138£. They come nicely shaped to fit right in place ..... in theory.
You need a lift for this job. You will need a lot of clearance under the car to angle the lines into place. It was hell even with the lift.
First remove the heat shields where necessary. That done, there are 14 clam-shell clips that hold the lines and rubber blocks. Use a screwdriver to open the clips. Once open you can get the rubber blocks out and get the lines free. Some of the clips are a b*#!¤h to get at.
I started at the fuel filter. Trying to get one end of the line to the fuel filter and the other up in the engine compartment just about gave me an aneurism
When you are finished getting the line in place, you will have succeeded in twisting the beautifully pre-formed line all to hell. And that was the easy one. The return line is worse.
The newly mangled lines are now nowhere near the clamps so you will spend some time bending and shoving them back to where they can be fastened using the rubber holders and clips. Remember the famous line from the Bentley manual "Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly." Good luck. Reassembly is a PITA.
If I ever had to do this again, I would consider cutting the line into 2 or maybe 3 sections and splicing them using appropriate connectors. Reminds me of the Belgien Airlines SABENA. Such a bloody experience, never again!
My car started smelling of raw gas. Checking underneath revealed that the fuel line from the gas tank to the motor was corroded through and dripping. The return line looked about as bad. So did the gas tank breather line but who cares?
You can buy both replacement lines from VAG. Total damage = 1800 kr = 138£. They come nicely shaped to fit right in place ..... in theory.
You need a lift for this job. You will need a lot of clearance under the car to angle the lines into place. It was hell even with the lift.
First remove the heat shields where necessary. That done, there are 14 clam-shell clips that hold the lines and rubber blocks. Use a screwdriver to open the clips. Once open you can get the rubber blocks out and get the lines free. Some of the clips are a b*#!¤h to get at.
I started at the fuel filter. Trying to get one end of the line to the fuel filter and the other up in the engine compartment just about gave me an aneurism
When you are finished getting the line in place, you will have succeeded in twisting the beautifully pre-formed line all to hell. And that was the easy one. The return line is worse. The newly mangled lines are now nowhere near the clamps so you will spend some time bending and shoving them back to where they can be fastened using the rubber holders and clips. Remember the famous line from the Bentley manual "Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly." Good luck. Reassembly is a PITA.
If I ever had to do this again, I would consider cutting the line into 2 or maybe 3 sections and splicing them using appropriate connectors. Reminds me of the Belgien Airlines SABENA. Such a bloody experience, never again!
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