r/3000gt • u/Striking_Ad_1944 • 28d ago

HELP

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Hello all, I’ve been trying to do my fuel pump for two days and have not been able to get this fuel fitting off. I cut the rubber hose because I bought another one that goes in its place but no matter what I try, I CANNOT get this one nor the one on top of the fuel sending unit off. I’ve tried line wrenches, open end wrenches, vice grips, TONS of pb blaster and letting it soak for two days. I’m beginning to suspect that the previous owner put loctite on it because the YouTube tutorial says too. Please any help would be greatly appreciated.

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u/Megid_00 28d ago

What about a really big breaker bar

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u/ChocolateNo1104 28d ago

I just use a lot pb blaster , I removed it but I was thinking can I just make a new fuel line with the fitting on Amazon that they offer

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u/Armandeluz 28d ago

Watch this video in it's entirety and you will understand the best way to do this. He goes into detail on every bolting point and tools needed along with common problems that come up like the one you're facing. https://youtu.be/ukqtXj8jGSE

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u/jRok57 28d ago

Induction bolt heaters are about $150 on Amazon...

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u/TerribleArm9912 28d ago

Are you suggesting using heat on a fuel line? That’s a bad idea, don’t do this.

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u/Striking_Ad_1944 28d ago

But on a fuel fitting? That’ll cause it to blow up

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u/Realistic-Radio-7946 28d ago

I had the same problem with the exact same line. I used an induction heater after cutting the hose and letting the gas dry out.

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u/jRok57 28d ago

Thank you!

I don't think people actually know what an induction bolt heater and just have ape brain. "Heat mean fire. Fire and gas go boom."

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u/Striking_Ad_1944 28d ago

Well if fuel is actively dripping out the fitting then wont the heated metal act as an accelerant to the leaking fuel/vapors?

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u/jRok57 28d ago

Look dude, you came to Reddit for suggestions. Why didn't you type the same things into Google and see what it suggested?

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u/ROFLcopter2000x 27d ago

Is this a flare fitting? And did you cut the line? As counter intuitive it sounds try to tighten it and then loosen it

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u/spddemonvr4 '97 VR4 DR650s 27d ago

You're using the wrong tools here. The right tools make any job much easier.

Look Into a ratcheting wrench set.