Releasing fuel lines at pump 1998 v70awd How?

ka0ren · Post by **ka0ren** » 16 Mar 2019, 14:58

Made an excellent tool, itlifts the plastic piece fully up, but I still cannot release the fuel lines
Even using leverage .
.. May tow it 135 miles to the shop

Vern

ka0ren · Post by **ka0ren** » 16 Mar 2019, 15:00

Going to try again later, tired now [ not to mention frustrated !]

Post by **abscate** » 16 Mar 2019, 15:19

Take a break, fresh arms and eyes in morning

Post by **RickHaleParker** » 16 Mar 2019, 16:10

ka0ren wrote: ↑16 Mar 2019, 15:00 Going to try again later, tired now [ not to mention frustrated !]

On the tool what is the width of the gap? Does the gap fit the pipe tight? Your trying to push a Ring on the bottom of the connector up. The Ring pushes the retainer holding the connector in place out of the way.

The Ring (Pink) slides up between the pipe and the Retainer (Red) pushing the Retainer away from the pipe.

It might help if you push down on the hose, up with the tool, then after pull on the hose and follow the connector with the tool.

The tool does need to be under the Ring.

Post by **wizechatmgr** » 17 Mar 2019, 00:38

I believe I've used needle nose pliers in a pinch.

ka0ren · Post by **ka0ren** » 18 Mar 2019, 08:37

Hi, Pump finally changed ! Had to use big prybar and new release tool. Two problems. Return fitting came apart and not able to re-assemble. Finally cut it off and used f I hose and clamps. No leaks and runs great ! Also gage now reads extremely WRONG. The plastic release for the return was worn thru and the metal retainer was smashed/bent beyond repair. Auto parts store had NOTHING that would fit.
THANKS ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT !

bcfischer · Post by **bcfischer** » 18 Mar 2019, 09:25

Admittedly low tech, but after trying just about everything, I had success with a giveaway cheap metal paint can opener, as depicted below. I haven't tested it yet, but I'm pretty sure it can also be used to open bottles of beer

Good to know when working on the Volvo fuel system....

Post by **RickHaleParker** » 18 Mar 2019, 13:54

bcfischer wrote: ↑18 Mar 2019, 09:25 I had success with a giveaway cheap metal paint can opener, as depicted below.

You confirmed my little pry bar method can work ... cool!

ka0ren · Post by **ka0ren** » 18 Mar 2019, 15:25

Little pry bar !!! NOT, had to use one 4 foot long.
Made 3 custom tools each one of heavier metal than the last.
None worked alone.

Post by **RickHaleParker** » 18 Mar 2019, 15:45

ka0ren wrote: ↑18 Mar 2019, 15:25 Little pry bar !!! NOT, had to use one 4 foot long.
Made 3 custom tools each one of heavier metal than the last.
None worked alone.

I have no idea why your's was so defiant. Did you piss it off?

Releasing fuel lines at pump 1998 v70awd How?

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