ALT_255 Posted March 13, 2004 Share #1 Posted March 13, 2004 Hey,i found a datsun i like but its got "Pin hole leaks in the Injector lines" that is what the lady who owns it told me. replacing fuel injector lines is simple right? just take off old and replace w. new?making sure to keep all lines going to same places ect.. also would this be a sign of more serious problems? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/10718-fuel-injector-lines/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblake01 Posted March 13, 2004 Share #2 Posted March 13, 2004 Originally posted by ALT_255 Hey,i found a datsun i like but its got "Pin hole leaks in the Injector lines" that is what the lady who owns it told me. replacing fuel injector lines is simple right? just take off old and replace w. new?making sure to keep all lines going to same places ect.. also would this be a sign of more serious problems? You'd have to be more specific. What kind/year of Datsun? Hoses between the fuel rail and the injectors? The fuel rail itself? Hoses from the fuel pump? Other hoses? Which 'injetcor lines'? They are all replacable it's just that some are easier than others. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/10718-fuel-injector-lines/#findComment-72496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALT_255 Posted March 13, 2004 Author Share #3 Posted March 13, 2004 srry got excited and left stuff out its a 77 280 and the hoses between the fuel rail and injectors Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/10718-fuel-injector-lines/#findComment-72497 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolf66 Posted March 13, 2004 Share #4 Posted March 13, 2004 its no big deal, you just have to buy FI fuel hose at $5 a foot and replace it just like it looks, make sure you have FI hose clamps too, not regular ones. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/10718-fuel-injector-lines/#findComment-72499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALT_255 Posted March 13, 2004 Author Share #5 Posted March 13, 2004 Thanks a lot for your help. I'll post some pictures when I get it. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/10718-fuel-injector-lines/#findComment-72500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted March 13, 2004 Share #6 Posted March 13, 2004 Dude,When I got my 78 280Z, the hose on the fuel rail split ( a little) on the way to the house (only 2 miles!) and I had to fix that first thing. Took 2 gallons of gas to drive the 2 miles! Another off the fuel filter split later. 50 PSI gas really squirts far! I found out that just about anything rubber (fuel lines, shock covers, tires etc,) was dry, cracked, or just crumbled when you touched it. So I replaced all the hogh pressure fuel lines, and coolant hoses, the rest when I get to it. You will be Ok, just do the fuel lines NOW, the rest should hold up until you get to it. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/10718-fuel-injector-lines/#findComment-72508 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALT_255 Posted March 13, 2004 Author Share #7 Posted March 13, 2004 just called the lady and offered $2500 im going to trailer it home wed morning.... then the fun begins Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/10718-fuel-injector-lines/#findComment-72510 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblake01 Posted March 14, 2004 Share #8 Posted March 14, 2004 Originally posted by ALT_255 its a 77 280 and the hoses between the fuel rail and injectors Cool! Another late 1st gen. Let me know what other problems you discover. I've probably dealt with all of them in the 7 years I've owned my 78! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/10718-fuel-injector-lines/#findComment-72521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefastestz Posted March 18, 2004 Share #9 Posted March 18, 2004 When i first got my 78 i had to replace the fuel lines too.I guess that is just the way it is. Wasn't hard and was in way kinda fun. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/10718-fuel-injector-lines/#findComment-73183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.stephen Posted March 18, 2004 Share #10 Posted March 18, 2004 you might as well buy enough FI hose and do all of the lines while you are there. better to know everything is new and legit and not have to spend weekends chasing your tail. Good luck with the new purchase!! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/10718-fuel-injector-lines/#findComment-73231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted March 18, 2004 Share #11 Posted March 18, 2004 Before you finalize a price, make sure you give all the rubber stuff a good squeeze or tuig tosee if it will fall apart. You should be able to test drive the car & have a mech check it over quick. Major repairs can influence the selling price. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/10718-fuel-injector-lines/#findComment-73236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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