Fuel Line Replacement

adriggs1 · Post by **adriggs1** » 25 Aug 2017, 13:57

2001 s60 with about 208k on it and when changing the fuel filter today I noticed the fuel lines going to the filter and from the filter are cracked. I know nothing about the fuel pump or system in this car. The pump was replaced by previous owner during the recall. I’ve tried searching around for a diagram with part numbers or a website that has fuel lines for sale from the pump to the filter and then one from the filter to wherever it goes. I’m hoping to be able to replace these lines on my own but it’s been hard to find DIY for fuel lines; all I can find is fuel pump related posts. I really don’t want to pay dealer price for parts and have the ridiculous labor costs. Any help or points in the right direction are appreciated!

zjevik · Post by **zjevik** » 28 Aug 2017, 07:19

Hi, I dealt with a similar problem with my 2006 S60. Here is how mine looks:

Like you, I was changin the fuel filter and I was pretty surprised how the fuel line looked. I took the car to indi and a dealer. I was told that the fuel line is steel covered with rubber hose. A mechanic at a dealer also told me that he wouldn't change it if it's not leaking.
I would recommend the same for you. I put a piece of duct take over the quick release connectors so they don't get damaged/dirty and once in a while I peak under the car to check if the line is not leaking and so far so good.

If you want to replace the fuel lines then you won't find much resources. There isn't much about it in VIDA (I have it) also. In my understanding, you have to drop the tank and then you should be able to replace the lines within a few minutes. Dropping the tank is a lot of work and you have to be careful to disconnect all the electric connections before lowering it. You should be able to find a video on youtube.

adriggs1 · Post by **adriggs1** » 29 Aug 2017, 20:40

Thank you, mine looks just like that! I was looking around and could only find replacement line and to just clean the connectors. I think I am going to drop the tank after watching a video. I will do it when it starts to leak I guess. Thanks again for the info. When I fix it I will update this.

Lv2drft · Post by **Lv2drft** » 02 Sep 2021, 13:37

Bringing back a 4 year old post lol but I was wondering how it worked out for OP. Did you ever have a leak or need to change the lines? I noticed the same thing on my S60 and had the same thought. If you dropped your fuel tank, how hard of a challenge was it?

Post by **abscate** » 03 Sep 2021, 05:03

That outer sheathing doesn’t see fuel, so cracks are basically cosmetic. True on both the P80 and Zp2 platforms