Damaged fuel line clip

[garryw]

Hi Everyone,

I was wondering if anyone may have an old fuel filter laying around, seems that the P.O. or service tech tried to change the fuel filter at one time and didn't realize the grey plastic clip that releases the connector from the metal fuel line to fuel filter was suppose to be pressed to release, instead it appears they pulled on it and broke the clip on one side, rendering it unusable, thus I'm unable to remove the fuel filter from the line.

I've figured out how to get it to release, but my concern is that it may not seal or hold the fuel line correctly.

I'm enclosing a pic of the clip that I need, so if anyone may have one around I would greatly appreciate it if they could help out.

Thanks in advance.

Garry

[Loren]

Try a Porsche salvage yard.

[mnc-i]

Hi Everyone,

I was wondering if anyone may have an old fuel filter laying around, seems that the P.O. or service tech tried to change the fuel filter at one time and didn't realize the grey plastic clip that releases the connector from the metal fuel line to fuel filter was suppose to be pressed to release, instead it appears they pulled on it and broke the clip on one side, rendering it unusable, thus I'm unable to remove the fuel filter from the line.

I've figured out how to get it to release, but my concern is that it may not seal or hold the fuel line correctly.

I'm enclosing a pic of the clip that I need, so if anyone may have one around I would greatly appreciate it if they could help out.

Thanks in advance.

Garry

[garryw]

Thanks Loren,

But I've exhausted that route here locally, I don't have many options where I live. Finding a wrecking yard in my area with a Boxster, or any Porsche for that matter, is like tiring to find a needle in a hay stack, I live in rural Oregon, the closest Porsche Dealer is Portland approx. 120mi. away, as are most of the wrecking yard that would likely have one.

Was hoping maybe someone might have an old fuel filter they had changed that they could be kind enough to remove the old clip.

Garry

[ChrisJP]

Was hoping maybe someone might have an old fuel filter they had changed that they could be kind enough to remove the old clip.

Garry

On the boxster, from the 2002 model, fuel filter are "lifetime" model, located inside the tank, which reduce the probability to find what you're looking for. So it's probably easier to buy a new filter MAHLE KL80 (30USD from Pelican).

Edited June 24, 2011 by ChrisJP

[logray]

Agree on just replacing the fuel filter which includes attached line and filter side clip. Assuming yours is a -01 or older...

Part number 996 110 253 01

As of 6/24/11...

Only $29.17 at http://www.porscheoemparts.com and possibly less at http://www.renntech.org/forums/spoffers/sunset/.

Only 30.75 at http://www.pelicanparts.com.