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milling machine
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Mar 25, 2010, 2:13 PM

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I have a 97 ford explorer, 6cyl, 4.OL sohc, I have a very slight fuel leak at the fuel line return hose spring lock coupling. I am trying to change the seals, but cannot get the coupling apart even with the correct tool. Does anyone have a tip as of how to get it apart ?


Tom Greenleaf
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Mar 25, 2010, 3:09 PM

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Pain in the butt huh? Try cleaning up the things as best you can and some WD-40 might help get them apart. They sure snap together fast for the assembly line!

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milling machine
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Mar 25, 2010, 3:23 PM

Post #3 of 9 (1825 views)
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I will try to spray some WD-40, and see if that helps.


way2old
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Mar 25, 2010, 3:58 PM

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When you insert the release tool, press the lines together as far as you can. Then the tool will slide in just a little farther and release the spring.



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milling machine
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Mar 25, 2010, 4:05 PM

Post #5 of 9 (1821 views)
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Ok, I'll try that too and see what happens.


Sidom
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Mar 25, 2010, 4:27 PM

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In addition to the other tips, twist the connections after you spray it down so the O rings get loose & the lube gets in there..............


milling machine
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Mar 25, 2010, 5:19 PM

Post #7 of 9 (1818 views)
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I'll try to twist it just as you say because so far nothing is working. If all else fails I will just have to take the fuel line completely out.


milling machine
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Mar 25, 2010, 5:44 PM

Post #8 of 9 (1815 views)
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I lubed it and twisted it at the same time as you said and I could feel it getting looser and looser and it finally came off. Thanks for the help


Sidom
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Mar 25, 2010, 5:49 PM

Post #9 of 9 (1813 views)
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Glad to see you got it.........

I just had another thought about going one size up on the tool and forcing it in sometimes helps and was gonna post it but you were a little to quick Sly.........Good job......






 
 
 






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