1994 Ford Explorer Fuel Tank Problem

STRAYCATALYST

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1994 FORD EXPLORER

I have a 1994 Ford Explorer (155000 miles). Last weekend the fuel pump quit, so I bought the replacement, and ran into an unexpected problem. The fuel lines are connected to the broken fuel pump with clips (which I removed) but still don't want to come off. I've tried pulling, prying, twisting, and everything else I can think of short of a sawzall. How do I remove the fuel lines?

David

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TAURUSWHEEL

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They can stick pretty good after a few years, twist it back and give it a mighty heave, re=oil the o-rings with engine oil before you re-connect the lines, you have hairpinclips, not spring connects?

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Wednesday, July 12th, 2006 AT 6:15 PM

STRAYCATALYST

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There were large clips, each about the size of my thumb, holding each of the fuel lines onto the fuel tubes from the gas tank. I managed to pry one of the lines off, but I'm afraid I damaged it in the process. The other line spins freely, but I've tried everything up to and including prying it with a crowbar to release it from that tube, with no luck so far.

David

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Thursday, July 13th, 2006 AT 7:31 AM