For the love of God, how do I get the fuel line disconnect tool to work?? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

blake-b · 03-02-2011, 04:09 PM

My God, this is becoming personal. I pushed, pulled, twisted and done combos of each and that little light blue POS isn't doing its job.

Any tips?

freemaSSon · 03-02-2011, 04:12 PM

Press the 2 lines together, then place the tool inline and as you slide it under the lip twist it to ensure to release all the retainers within the connector.

Keep the continuous pressure of the two lines together until you have done the above then they will pull apart easily.

Pat

blake-b · 03-02-2011, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freemaSSon

Press the 2 lines together, then place the tool inline and as you slide it under the lip twist it to ensure to release all the retainers within the connector.

Keep the continuous pressure of the two lines together until you have done the above then they will pull apart easily.

Pat

I have no idea what I am doing wrong. I even had my son help. I focused on squeezing the parts together and all he had to do was pull on the line. Still can't get it...

freemaSSon · 03-02-2011, 04:22 PM

My immediate guess is one of the flat metal retainers inside the female end is damaged and causing you this head ache. Wish I were there. 15 seconds. Sorry brother.

blake-b · 03-02-2011, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freemaSSon

My immediate guess is one of the flat metal retainers inside the female end is damaged and causing you this head ache. Wish I were there. 15 seconds. Sorry brother.

How do I get around it if it is damaged?

freemaSSon · 03-02-2011, 04:25 PM

The trick is you HAVE to release the pressure of the inside retainers inside the female end from being in contact with the flar on the male end. REALY get aggressive with pressing the two lines together before trying to release the ratiner flaps in the female end.

freemaSSon · 03-02-2011, 04:29 PM

It will come off even it the tips are slightly damaged. it is all in the retainers being in contact with the flar. Also get really aggressive with the tool when trying to release the retainers.

Flying right now or I could post a picture of the inside of the line so that you could see exactly what you're trying to release which could aid you in understanding the issue that is stopping you.

blake-b · 03-02-2011, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freemaSSon

It will come off even it the tips are slightly damaged. it is all in the retainers being in contact with the flar. Also get really aggressive with the tool when trying to release the retainers.

Flying right now or I could post a picture of the inside of the line so that you could see exactly what you're trying to release which could aid you in understanding the issue that is stopping you.

Still no luck, I even used the open end of a wrench around the line to give me more grip purchase...

I'm beginning to think a hacksaw is in order and I'll buy a new one... have to check prices first...

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 03-02-2011, 04:56 PM

Did you get the gas out of the line, pressure in the line will not let you press the 2 lines in.

blake-b · 03-02-2011, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS

Did you get the gas out of the line, pressure in the line will not let you press the 2 lines in.

Um no... I can push the lines in, they just won't part. How do I release the fuel pressure? The battery is undone, the front of the engine is apart... I am doing a cam and heads and am stuck at this part...

OK, I found the pressure release at the end of the rail....

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 03-02-2011, 05:09 PM

What heads?

blake-b · 03-02-2011, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS

What heads?

WCCH Stage 2

Sack Rat 2SS · 03-02-2011, 05:31 PM

As best I remember the fuel line uses the 3/8 inch release tool.

blake-b · 03-02-2011, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sack Rat 2SS

As best I remember the fuel line uses the 3/8 inch release tool.

I am using the tool. It just won't come apart. I released the fuel pressure and have tried all combinations of pushing, pulling, and twisting.

03-02-2011, 04:09 PM	#1
blake-b Drives: 2009 ZR1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,205	For the love of God, how do I get the fuel line disconnect tool to work?? My God, this is becoming personal. I pushed, pulled, twisted and done combos of each and that little light blue POS isn't doing its job. Any tips?

03-02-2011, 04:12 PM	#2
freemaSSon Pat @ ADM PERFORMANCE Drives: CGM SS/RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Prosper, TX Posts: 506	Press the 2 lines together, then place the tool inline and as you slide it under the lip twist it to ensure to release all the retainers within the connector. Keep the continuous pressure of the two lines together until you have done the above then they will pull apart easily. Pat __________________ "old age and treachery will always overcome youth and ambition" author unknown "There are two types of racers: cheaters...and losers." Smokey Yunick

03-02-2011, 04:22 PM	#4
freemaSSon Pat @ ADM PERFORMANCE Drives: CGM SS/RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Prosper, TX Posts: 506	My immediate guess is one of the flat metal retainers inside the female end is damaged and causing you this head ache. Wish I were there. 15 seconds. Sorry brother. __________________ "old age and treachery will always overcome youth and ambition" author unknown "There are two types of racers: cheaters...and losers." Smokey Yunick

03-02-2011, 04:25 PM	#6
freemaSSon Pat @ ADM PERFORMANCE Drives: CGM SS/RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Prosper, TX Posts: 506	The trick is you HAVE to release the pressure of the inside retainers inside the female end from being in contact with the flar on the male end. REALY get aggressive with pressing the two lines together before trying to release the ratiner flaps in the female end. __________________ "old age and treachery will always overcome youth and ambition" author unknown "There are two types of racers: cheaters...and losers." Smokey Yunick

03-02-2011, 04:29 PM	#7
freemaSSon Pat @ ADM PERFORMANCE Drives: CGM SS/RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Prosper, TX Posts: 506	It will come off even it the tips are slightly damaged. it is all in the retainers being in contact with the flar. Also get really aggressive with the tool when trying to release the retainers. Flying right now or I could post a picture of the inside of the line so that you could see exactly what you're trying to release which could aid you in understanding the issue that is stopping you. __________________ "old age and treachery will always overcome youth and ambition" author unknown "There are two types of racers: cheaters...and losers." Smokey Yunick

03-02-2011, 04:56 PM	#9
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,728 View My Garage	Did you get the gas out of the line, pressure in the line will not let you press the 2 lines in.

03-02-2011, 05:09 PM	#11
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,728 View My Garage	What heads?

03-02-2011, 05:31 PM	#13
Sack Rat 2SS Drives: Silver SS/RS, Man 6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW area, Texas Posts: 884	As best I remember the fuel line uses the 3/8 inch release tool. __________________ Silver 2SS/RS Man/6 CTS-V front 6-Piston Calipers, GM 3.91 Rear Gears

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