John Vine Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 I'm about to lift my R400D engine. I'm guessing that I might need a special tool to release the connector attaching the fuel line to the rail. Is there a special Ford part for this, or is there another way?JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 you can realese it with a pair of fine long nose pliers,Whilst you have this hose off John take a close look at the hose when you bend it, mine was new 3 years ago at rebuild and mine is very heavily cracked already, I will try to post some photos.... You can cut the crimps off and just replace the hose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisC Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 Just a finger on my 2019 supplied kit. Press and release (assuming you have released the pressure first) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molecular--Bob Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 The nylon quick connect lines are tool free release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 Thanks, chaps.Re #3 and #4: Mine's 2008. Does that make a difference? Would mine be a "nylon quick connect"?JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Whitley Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Mine is 2005 and it has a nylon quick connect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted August 10, 2021 Author Share Posted August 10, 2021 OK, time to admit my ignorance --- what exactly is a nylon quick connect?"JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molecular--Bob Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 The fuel line on Duratecs is nylon hose with a quick connect fitting at each end. https://caterhamparts.co.uk/hoses/1176-fuel-pipe-pump-to-rail.html?search_query=fuel+line&results=159 If you zoom in you can see the fittings that connect to the rail and pump. Think newer ones may have a male fitting at the pump end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 An update...It proved to be simplicity personified as it was indeed a "quick connect". No tools required.All I had to do was to press down on this little tab with a thumbnail and slide the connector off the rail:This is what the inside of the connector looks like: As you press on the tab, the clip (the black crescent arrowed) moves to one side and frees the connector.Very neat!Re #2: The hose was in good nick -- no cracks.JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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