Fuel line kink

[Hu Ryde]

I found this while taking heads off.

How much do you think it will set me back? Any alternatives?

 

[smeagol]

It looks like it's on the return side... if I recall correctly, only the return side had flexible line like that up by the intake, whereas the feed line is all solid (feed = driver's side, return = pass side). If so, it's only really an issue if your fuel pressure is too high at idle/cruise; ie lack of control of fuel pressure at those conditions.

 

[Hu Ryde]

Yes it's the return line the one under the regulator. Should it be replaced or should I let it ride. I was having lean conditions at WOT 02mv were only like 890 or so. But it hold pressure fine. I think my injectors were clogged and that was causing the lean condition at wot.

 

[smeagol]

If anything, it would cause a rich condition at idle/cruise. Won't hurt at WOT. The regulator itself acts as a bigger restriction.

 

[jwaller]

its no big deal. let it ride. but if you must. you can replce it with some SS flex line from summitt or jegs for 100 or more.

 

[Hu Ryde]

Thanks guys you have put my mind at ease! Hopefully when the injectors come back clean they will flow right and cure my lean condition.