Replacing the return fuel line

[jonrb 0]

Hi folks

 

I need to replace the return fuel line - this is the long blue flexible pipe that runs the length of the car and passes near the O/S/R wheel and near the fuel pump.

 

I have the genuine VAG replacement part (£23-odd from my local friendly dealer) and am ready to start the job but I have never messed with the fuel system before.

 

Is there some kind of fuel shut-off valve or do I just have to clamp the feed line to prevent fuel from pissing everywhere whilst I do the job?

 

I was planning on doing the job today, so if someone could let me know then I'd be really grateful. :)

 

Are there any other handy hints anyone can give me (apart from obvious stuff like not smoking whilst working on the fuel system, of course)

 

Thanks in advance

Jon

[Riley 0]

hi m8,

 

i recently replaced the fuel feed on my g60,diffarent i know but...

 

a tip is to cut the old pipe and tightly tape the new one to it,and then you can pull it through the chassis with the old.

 

sorry thats all i know,not having a vr.

 

neil. :)

[jonrb 0]

Thanks Riley.

 

I never thought of that so didn't start the job in the end on the grounds that I couldn't work out where either end terminated or how to thread the pipe through where it disappears into the bodywork 3/4 of the way down the car heading towards the engine. :(

 

So if anyone else can give me some further ideas then that would be great and I may attempt the job next weekend if I feel confident.