Rubber fuel line size

[Pajero]

I want to replace the fuel line from the fuel filter to the injection pump and was wondering what size it is?

94 pajero 2.8

Thanks
Joe

[Pajero]

anyone?

[mararmeisto]

3/8" jumps to mind, but I may not be correct.

Cut a small piece off and take it an automotive shop for sizing.

[jessef]

5/16

[mararmeisto]

5/16

Thnx Jesse - I knew if I didn't get it quite right that you'd help out.

What's the difficulty "Pajero"?

[Pajero]

Thanks Guy's,

The fuel line just looks a bit dried out and has cracks at the end where it connects to the fuel filter so just thought Should replace it. But I have been having a problem the odd time when starting in the morning I have to crank it over alot with ALOT of white smoke (unburnt fuel i guess) the it starts up and runs fine and will be ok, probably once a week it does it.......


Joe

[RichD]

2X Yes its all 5/16".

[RichD]

The rough start is air in the system, the white smoke is inadequately burned fuel. You need to get your IP looked at. Could be main seal or time for a service on the pump, possibly the injection nozzles as well.

Confirm: If you let it sit warm for an hour it won't do it. If you let it sit overnight it will do it consistently. If you spin the engine a wee bit (don't rev it but just hold the trottle at under 2 grand) it will spit out all the white smoke and start to run smoothly.

My understanding is that this will continually get worse and the air will thrash your injection nozzles too.

Really common with the 2.8L it seems.

Replacing the fuel lines is not a bad idea. Take the batteries and the tray out and you will have easy access to all of them. I always replace the clamps that are not tightened with a screw.

[Pajero]

yeah its not all the time just the odd start up in the morning and after that it might be ok for a week of start ups then the white smoke monster comes out to play! . Was thinking about the injection pump but was hoping not......


Joe

[RichD]

Take note of the amount of time the vehicle is at rest when you start it.