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it won't be cheap, they need to take down the tank and run the lines from the front all the way to the back. The cheapest way is to get under the car and to paint them with waterpoof grease.Originally Posted by bber25
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Apr 9th, 2009 03:00 PM #1
Help with Fuel Line replacement
I have a Hyundai Sonata 02 and want to get the fuel line completed replaced. I bought the car second hand and didn't realize that it wasn't rust proofed. I am tired of having is repaired, I had one leak down is december, another one a month ago and I now have another leak. The a-holes at CT didn't both telling me that the whole line wasn't replaced all they did was patch it. Then I get home and find out that in the fine print they state due to corosion it will need to be replaced, too bad they didn't give me this option at the time of repair.
My question is what is the most economical way of getting the fuel line replaced with having to pay a fortune? How long should it take a mechanic to fix this? I am pretty sure that the line runs underneath the gas tank. Unforunately I am not a mechanic and am still learning my leason but they are getting expensive. Thanks guys
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Apr 9th, 2009 03:25 PM #2 Reply With Quote
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Apr 10th, 2009 07:40 AM #3
How effective is this method, is this just a short term fix?
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Apr 10th, 2009 08:15 AM #4To do what? To stop them from leaking? Originally Posted by downloader
I am actually surprised that the lines are corroded so bad that they are leaking. The car is only 6 or 7 years old and these line, corrosion included, should last for twice or 3 times that long. Are you certain this is the problem? Originally Posted by bber25
Oh and yes, the standard procedure for a crack or leak in the fuel line is to splice (patch) in a section. Your mechanic should be inspecting the rest of the line as he is repairing section and making recommendations. This is not to upsell but to let you know that you may be back for repairs in the future. Reply With Quote
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Apr 10th, 2009 08:54 AM #5Had fuel line leakage issues on my first car, and the repair was pretty cheap, less than $100 (mostly labour). I doubt they'd have to take the tank down, usually the first section coming out of it is a flexible rubber hose that connects to a metal fuel line. Originally Posted by bber25
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Apr 10th, 2009 10:09 AM #6The car has only 65000 kms. I went to a mechanic in december they told me they had to take the tank down to get at the leak. This took a few hours so it was more expensive then I had hoped for. Then in March I had fuel smell again, took it to CT they found a leak, repaired it and then found another one before the car was released. On the bottom of the receipt it stated that the line was very corried and would eventually have to be replaced. Now a week later I have another slight fuel smell and have pretty much had it. I feel that I am being taken advantage of and can't believe that this line is causing this much hastle, I've probably put out $200-300 already in the last few months. Originally Posted by Pete_Coach
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Apr 10th, 2009 10:11 AM #7
What's a guy to do?
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Apr 10th, 2009 12:35 PM #8
Right now is it leaking or not?
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Apr 10th, 2009 01:56 PM #9
yes
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Apr 10th, 2009 02:06 PM #10Member
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If you want to keep the car, get the line replaced. Originally Posted by bber25
After that, rustproof it annually
Since the fuel line is going, check the brake lines too Reply With Quote
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Apr 10th, 2009 11:07 PM #11
dont take it to Canadian TIre anymore and find a good mechanic to check it out for you and get a quote for a few places.
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Apr 11th, 2009 12:03 AM #12
I had this on my car, though it was a '93 boat so it's a little more expected.
If you're getting leak after leak - and the lines are corroded for sure - it's best to replace them all, front to back. As mentioned, if the fuel lines are rusting then the brake lines are going too (and they're more important - I'd say) so you may as well replace them all at once.
It'll probably be close to a thousand dollars, since I'd expect it to be at least a day of labour. Parts arent much if you can find someone (i.e. independant mechanic) who's willing to bend, splice, and install from a roll of tube. If you go somewhere and they want to drop in pre-fab lines from the dealership it's gonna cost a fortune_______________
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I used http://www.gastankexchange.com/ for my 90 Corolla.
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Apr 12th, 2009 06:26 PM #14
brake lines are good, I had to get them all replaced approx. 2 years ago.
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