Fuel line to head

[BudDog]

My 16 year old daughter pulled up into the drive way this morning after taking the wife to work. We have a 2000 Excursion. There was fuel running every where and this afternoon I dug into it. I found the steel line from the front drivers side to the back of the head if worn to the point of breaking. the problem that Im having is I cant get my big *** hands back underneath the fire wall and over the engine. Does any one have words of wisdom to share with me? HELP PLEASE!

[d7rxr]

I'm just writing to bump it up until Dirk, Scuffy, or others get on here to check...

[BudDog]

I thank you.

[guzzle]

The easiest way to get to the passenger's side fuel line is to remove the spider off of the turbo outlet. It opens up quite a bit of room and you can easily get a wrench on the rear fitting. This is also an excellent time to clean out the CAC boots on the intake. Use warm water and Simple green.

[BudDog]

Well I figured out a way to lay across the front. Removed the intercooller pipe on that side. Then I wedged my left hand in beside the left side and used a 9/16th wrench at a great angle to remove the nut. Installing was a breeze after trying to get it off.


$50.73 for that little 2 foot piece of steel tubing.

[symbols]

Originally Posted by BudDog

$50.73 for that little 2 foot piece of steel tubing.

Ouch, should have used that as an excuse to upgrade to the RR

[BudDog]

RR ? whats RR?

[symbols]

Sorry, regulated return.
ITP 7.3L "Standard" Regulated Return Kit

[BudDog]

Whats a regulated return do?

[symbols]

Normally, your fuel line dead ends into the back of the head. The regulated return fixes that and also gives you adjustability with the regulator. #8 cylinder can starve of fuel and also air/trash is forced through the injector instead of circulating. Much better design IMO.