Fuel line (ask a stupid question)

[jon_r]

When the itb's got fitted the clip that plugs into the renault fuel rail got cut off flush with the metal insert in the pipe (just behind the clip). I want to go back to the renault fuel rail so I've bought 2 new clips from Ktec.

My issue here is that the metal insert is now flush with the end of the pipe, so i can't push the new clip from Ktec into the pipe. If I cut the metal insert out the clips would fit, however, Is the metal insert there to stop the pipe from crushing though? Will it be ok without it, or is it just worth me replacing the entire length of pipe?

Ta.

 

[Andyrg@ ClioTurbo]

chop the end of at the back of the tail, heat the pipe up with a heat gun and push fitting in. then clamp.

its plastic on the stock one

 

[Fred@BTM]

just buy the complete pipe from renault! WAY easier

 

[jon_r]

Thanks Andy. By the way, it already had 172 injectors in it. The part numbers are the same. I'll try a set of Megane injectors if I can find some at a decent price.

 

[jon_r]

I wondered that Fred.

 

[Fred@BTM]

its about £30 from memory, or just get some rubber fuel line and make up your own line, those connectors slot straight in, baby jubilee - done

 

[jon_r]

I'll try Andy's method as the new clips have arrived already, but failing that i'll just get a new one. I just need to find 4 megane injectors and then work out a way of mounting the fuel rail so it doesn't move. Fun and games.

 

[DTM Cars Ltd]

As Fred says some times spending money is the better option.

Give it ago tho!

Have you fitted the new injectors yet jon? Has it sorted the issue out?

 

[jon_r]

I pulled all the old stuff off last night mate, that's when i discovered they were 172 injectors.

I'm going to replace them with Megane injectors as I bet we were near max flow with them. I might have bought some 197 cams as well...

 

[DTM Cars Ltd]

Lol. Beware they dont just time up

 

[jon_r]

Yeah, it'll need some funky timing. Mind you they've got to arrive first!

 

[Andyrg@ ClioTurbo]