Hi folks,
This is the first time I've attempted this job so apologies for a possible high quota of dumbness!
Trying to replace fuel-filter that has 'quick release' type push-on connectors. The tank side disconnected fairly easily but the engine side just wouldn't let go. After 2 days and copious amounts of Plus-gas it finally released; unfortunately it was the seal that parted from the connector still stuck to the 8mm filter pipe . After carefully removing and cleaning the seal and O-rings I'm left with these parts>>



Has this happened to anyone else? (This was a no-name filter which had been in for some time - the pipe section was solid with alum. type corrosion)
Is it viable to refit the (good condition) seal and O rings over the new filter and just push the whole lot back into the plastic cover without any leakage?

Last resort - is it possible to replace just the quick-release connector alone?

Finally what's the purpose of the two blue clips supplied with the Jaguar replacement, are they for a non-XK8 cars?



Many thanks
Andrew

 

I replace mine a while back, and did not use the plastic contraptions that came with it. I assumed it was for some other quick-disconnect setup.

Easy for me to say as I am not doing the work, but for fuel, I would not take any chances. Not sure how hot the exhaust system gets so far back, but raw fuel from a leak does not seem smart. Hot brakes are another source of heat, too. At least one forum member has lost a car due to a fuel leak after a fuel pump repair.

You have 2 options I suppose:

One is to cut off the old quick connect and splice a new one in. The hard part will be to identify that connector by name and order the right size. Also, you have to work out a splice further up on the existing hose.

Other option is to write off the quick connectors on both sides, and use the barb-type filter for the earlier years. Make the hose slip over the end, and clamp it.

Best of luck, keep us posted.

 

You are probably not the first and won't be the last to have a coupling fall apart. Take aa look at this Dorman answer. It is a union for fuel lines that will connect 2 tubes.

Dorman OE Solutions 800-190 - Fuel Line Unions | O'Reilly Auto Parts