Fuel line leak

[BentGear]

I noticed a fuel line leak at the fuel rail. See photos. I'm 95% sure it's leaking at the joint of the metal connector of the hose circled in photo.  Also not sure what hose to buy to try that first. Any help would be appreciated. 

[fiatslug87]

Try replacing the o-rings in there. Should be o-ring, plastic spacer, or-ring. The original repair package is PN 83502745 for the Renix.

[BentGear]

I would feel better with a new hose any idea on what or where to get one? 

[89 MJ]

Doesn’t look like you can get a new one. 

[fiatslug87]

The hose PN is 53004686 

[BentGear]

It doesn't look like that one is available anywhere. Is there a good aftermarket solution. I see lots of fuel line for sale but I am not sure what kind of connection is compatible.  

[watchamakalit]

Mine was leaking where the metal crimps on the rubber hose. I cut the crimped end off and slid it over the fuel rail with a high pressure hose clamp and that was several years ago still doing well.

[eaglescout526]

Wild idea. What are the thoughts of an auto parts store sending the line off and having it remade? 

[Eagle_SX4]

You can buy the metal quick connect ends and use some fuel injection hose clamps and you are good to go. 

 

Dorman 800-121 3/8 connection.

 

Dorman 800-120 5/16 connection.

 

Edit: I used those for the high output 4.0 in my Eagle. I don't know if the HO and Renix fuel rails have the same fittings.

[fiatslug87]

Renix are 5/16”, HO are 3/8”.

[Htchevyii]

On 12/7/2024 at 9:42 AM, BentGear said:

It doesn't look like that one is available anywhere. Is there a good aftermarket solution. I see lots of fuel line for sale but I am not sure what kind of connection is compatible.  

 

 

[NC Tom]

If you haven't seen this:

 

It's looks like a great conversion!

 

[BentGear]

Got it fixed.  I wanted to update everyone on what I did in case anyone else has a similar issue. I ordered the o-ring repair kit PN 83502745. I wanted to try that first. It worked well but didn’t come with any instructions. So here’s what I did.
 

Inside the hose there are 2 o-rings with a plastic spacer in between them.  I had to use a pick to get all 3 out. I also had to remove the plastic clip which was on the fuel rail. It is supposed to be in the hose, but when removing the hose, it wants to stay on the rail. With everything removed, I pushed the repair kit as it came directly into the hose as far as I could. Holding on to the clip I pulled the plastic applicator out.  Then just push onto the manifold until the clip clicks. The o-rings are super small if you lose one, note that they are 7mm x 2 mm if you need to replace.  
 

Thanks for all the help.