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Old 17th June 2022, 17:47   #1
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Hi All,
Bit of help please.
I'm attempting to inspect/replace the KV6 thermostat housing/pipes/O-rings (depending on the cause of the leak) and am currently unclipping and removing bits to improve access for the key hole method.
How do I disconnect the fuel pipe from its connector to the fuel rail(?) just below the oil filler cap?
Thanks Michael.
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Old 17th June 2022, 18:03   #2
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If your removing the inlet manifolds, leave the fuel pipe alone and lift them both off together, it'll save you a whole heap of pain!

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Thanks for your reply Trikey. I will not be removing any of the inlet manifolds as I intend to use the key hole method. It is possible that I don't need to remove that fuel pipe but am concerned that I might bend/break it doing the job.
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Thanks for your reply Trikey. I will not be removing any of the inlet manifolds as I intend to use the key hole method. It is possible that I don't need to remove that fuel pipe but am concerned that I might bend/break it doing the job.
You'll be file keyhole method then, no need to touch the fuel pipe, I've done a lot this way.

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How do I disconnect the fuel pipe from its connector to the fuel rail(?) just below the oil filler cap?
No, others have suffered problems when doing that. The official method is to release the hose connector from the fuel pipe at the rear of the engine bay; a very strong squeeze is required. You can then swing the pipe up vertically so that it's out of the way.

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