OEM fuel rail - LotusTalk

sleepe · 06-15-2009, 02:19 PM

I want to replace the stock plastic fuel hose that runs from the oem fuel rail to the quik-connect joint. What do I need? I know smaay's fuel rail uses an aftermarket quik-connect joint to join with the oem quik-connect joint, but what type of connection is made at the rail itself? What parts do I need or can I just buy a new oem fuel line without buying the whole rail.

-Robert

turbophil · 06-15-2009, 03:02 PM

You can buy the fuel disconnect tool at any local auto parts store for less than 10 bucks for the rail connection. The connection at the frame is released with your finger

There are some minimal instructions about this in my surge tank instructions on my website (in the downloads section)...

Monkeywrench · 06-17-2009, 12:24 PM

I'd recommend a new OEM line. Be VERY careful with those aftermarket quick connect fittings. We had to test several to finally decide that all of the available female side fittings are incompatible with the Toyota lines. The shape of the Toyota pieces is slightly different and causes the aftermarket quick connects (designed for GM and Ford?) to not engage fully. You don't want them coming off on their own!

The special male fitting we use in our fuel rail and fuel rail / fpr kits are 100% compatible with the Toyota quick connects.

06-15-2009, 02:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
sleepe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE Posts: 1,049	OEM fuel rail I want to replace the stock plastic fuel hose that runs from the oem fuel rail to the quik-connect joint. What do I need? I know smaay's fuel rail uses an aftermarket quik-connect joint to join with the oem quik-connect joint, but what type of connection is made at the rail itself? What parts do I need or can I just buy a new oem fuel line without buying the whole rail. -Robert __________________ Elise'06ST:RAC/r888-Ultradiscs-Larini 8"-Braille-Saikou Michi cans-Nitron sportpro-RTVbrace-widened undertrays-manly's motor inserts-FF engine damper VF2

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turbophil Plug Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas City/ Overland Park Posts: 2,544 Images: 6	You can buy the fuel disconnect tool at any local auto parts store for less than 10 bucks for the rail connection. The connection at the frame is released with your finger There are some minimal instructions about this in my surge tank instructions on my website (in the downloads section)... __________________ \| '05 GG LSS Elise \| A Track Chariot \| BOE ClamHinge \| BOE TVS SuperCharger 280whp/180wtq \| EFI Standalone Engine Management \| BOE Fuel Surge System \| BOE Lotus Tow Package See my car at BOE Fabrication: www.boefabrication.com *----->Last Updated: 9/25/2009* If something ain't worth doing right, it ain't worth doing... *Whoever thought working on a Lotus is hard, clearly hasn't tried it. Pick up a wrench and get some grease under your nails*

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06-17-2009, 12:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Monkeywrench Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 118	I'd recommend a new OEM line. Be VERY careful with those aftermarket quick connect fittings. We had to test several to finally decide that all of the available female side fittings are incompatible with the Toyota lines. The shape of the Toyota pieces is slightly different and causes the aftermarket quick connects (designed for GM and Ford?) to not engage fully. You don't want them coming off on their own! The special male fitting we use in our fuel rail and fuel rail / fpr kits are 100% compatible with the Toyota quick connects.

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