F4R Clio 182 Injector Seals

[DickP]

Hi

I have had the injector rail off and the O rings for the injectors are past their best and the fuel line connector to injector rail O-rings have split.

Where can I get a set of injector and fuel rail O rings from? Do they need to be resistant to petrol exposure?

Thanks!

 

[DickP]

Or do I have to buy a set of injectors if they're not sold separately?

 

[Rubicon_]

I bought a pack of o rings on eBay, couldn't find them anywhere else.

 

[DickP]

Hi Arran_

Do you mean these? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fuel-Inj...lio-SPORT-172-182-Megane-Scenic-/251961430623

 

[DickP]

Hi

I have ordered a set of those injector O rings in the link above, and the Ktec connector for their O rings. I will let you know how I get on.

 

[Rubicon_]

Hi Arran_

Do you mean these? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fuel-Inj...lio-SPORT-172-182-Megane-Scenic-/251961430623

Yes mate thats the ones. They are pricey but i gave up trying to find them lol.

 

[DickP]

The fuel rail is reassembled and back on with new O rings and the new injector. Problem is I need to replace the fuel line connector to the injector rail as the original one does not clip that well and the o rings have perished. I have a new one from Ktec but cannot work out how to remove this connector from the pipe. I have tried using the heat gun presuming it was a fitting like on diesel pipes, but it seems this does not work and has bubbled part of the surface of this pipe.

How do you remove the connector from the pipe?

Does this pipe have an internal core to it as well or will have I damaged the pipe using the heat gun?

Thanks.

 

[DickP]

Having read on here that heating the pipe up meant that you can replace just the connector, I can confirm this does not work. I have resorted to cutting the old connector off in the hope that there should be enough pipe left, but then found that even with heating the pipe it would not soften sufficiently to allow the new connector to fit.

If you require a replacement connector then only the complete pipe is the solution. I can only presume Ktec sell the connectors for those making their own pipes up from scratch.

 

[Gus]

Having read on here that heating the pipe up meant that you can replace just the connector, I can confirm this does not work. I have resorted to cutting the old connector off in the hope that there should be enough pipe left, but then found that even with heating the pipe it would not soften sufficiently to allow the new connector to fit.

If you require a replacement connector then only the complete pipe is the solution. I can only presume Ktec sell the connectors for those making their own pipes up from scratch.

Ive always waited to read of someone actually trying this. I gave up after seeing how tight and heat shrunk the connector is on that pipe. Now I know it isnt possible. hats off to you for trying.

 

[bloke]

cut the end off and the new fitting is an interference fit, no heat.

 

[DickP]

Hi guys

In attempting to soften it enough to fit, I managed to melt the end of the pipe. In cutting the melted part off the pipe is now too short to use.

I tried fitting it without heating the pipe up but there was no way it going to fit in the pipe. Is this a symptom of the pipe ageing and having degraded / hardened?

 

[bloke]

it does go in, plenty of videos on how to fit them on youtube.

 

[DickP]

Hi Bloke

I have had a look and can't seem to find any?

 

[bloke]

dorman fittings.

 

[DickP]

Hi Bloke

Thanks for the video link. Having watched that, there was no chance of me getting that connector on with the hose still attached to the car. At least I know for future reference whenever I come across those hoses.

PS. In case anyone needs the part no. for the hose it is 8200268626

Thanks,

 

[bloke]

it connects at the back of the front subframe, easy to get off from there.

 

[DickP]

Thanks that's great. Will tackle when the pipe arrives.

Do I need to take the engine mount off for access to the retaining clips?

 

[bloke]

get it from underneath.

 

[DickP]

Hi Bloke

What type of connector is on it? Is it easy access from underneath once the front of the car is on axle stands? Is it easy to unclip or fiddly like the injector rail connector?

Thanks,

 

[bloke]

Normal fuel line fitting. Pinch it in from both sides and pull to release.