Who Knows Jeep Fuel Lines?

I'm just finishing up an engine swap in my '98 Wrangler Sport (4.0 for 4.0).

Can the fuel supply line that feeds into the fuel rail on the intake manifold be re-used? It was a major PITA to remove, so I assume that it is designed to be a one time connection, but the dealer wants $145 for a replacement and it needs to be ordered.

Is it possible to change an o-ring and re-set the metal clips?

The photo shows the line in question. The inner metal clip can be seen on the intake manifold.

Thanks.

Yeah. I've done it. The o-ring is (was?) available at the dealer. I think the clip is (was?) as well back in the day when I was a tech at a Jeep dealer.
Or you could put the Carter 1bbl carb from a cj on it

I have re-used them, should be fine as long as the o-ring is good and the clip was not broken/bent. I usually put di-electric grease or something on the o-ring just to be sure it wont tear.

If you do have trouble with it sealing/connecting, parts stores sell a replacement connector that you splice on your plastic line. You cut off the old female end and splice on the new one. Costs about $20.

Looks like a standard push-on connection. Did you use the right tool to take it off? If so, they just clip back on again. If you had to get nasty with it, go for the fuel line repair kit dayonaer mentioned.

Keith wrote: Looks like a standard push-on connection. Did you use the right tool to take it off? If so, they just clip back on again. If you had to get nasty with it, go for the fuel line repair kit dayonaer mentioned.

If by "proper tool" you mean a bunch of ice picks and brute force, then yes, I used the right tool.

Looks similar to the push on heater hoses that my Ford Van used. I can see how they are attractive to someone trying to pull time out of an assembly line, but damn I hated them.

DILYSI Dave wrote: Looks similar to the push on heater hoses that my Ford Van used. I can see how they are attractive to someone trying to pull time out of an assembly line, but damn I hated them.

If you have the right tools, they are a snap.

DrBoost wrote:

DILYSI Dave wrote: Looks similar to the push on heater hoses that my Ford Van used. I can see how they are attractive to someone trying to pull time out of an assembly line, but damn I hated them.

If you have the right tools, they are a snap.

Meh. I spent $40 on the "right" tool from Napa. Still hated them. Maybe snap-on's version of "right" is better. IMO, a banjo bolt is pretty "right".

I have the right tools, and I still hate them. They are a permanent fixture in our lives, though, since they allow manufacturers to hire chimps to assemble cars.