I have a hairline crack on the fuel line (show in this picture with the red arrow). It does not leak a lot by I am afraid one day this line might start leaking more and more. What is this hose for? How can I fix this, is this a certain part I can get somewhere?

 

Fix it ASAP!! Don't want any fire's. The Porsche dealership should have replacement hoses or at least be able to order them. You could also go the braided stainless steel route (like what SFR offers).

 

Listen to Redeye! A leaking fuel line could cause an engine fire.

Porsche had a recall about these fuel lines. The dealer should replace it without costs. Check with your dealer if this is also the case for your car.

 

Take it off your car, and take it to an "injection shop". Get the line re made, MIGHT cost you $10 on a bad day.
Ahmet

 

porsche had a recall on that particular hose, they may give it to ya! I do know they carry them though, i still need to get mine.

 

If you DO drive have a fire extinguisher very handy. and be careful taking it off the fuel rail- the rail can also spring a leak if torqued on too hard.

New OEM fuel lines- couple hundred bucks.
Fire in engine bay- tragedy.

Most of the recalls were done in the early to mid 90's. you may get lucky - have a local Porsche dealer run your VIN to see if the work was performed.

 

esanmiguel,

If you find anyone in So. Cal. who makes these, please let us know.

I would like to replace mine as well.

-Kevin

 

Hmm. I wasnt aware of the recall for this line. Is there an expiration on a recall? I will call them and see if they can fix this for me. If not, I need to find a way to fix this damn hose. The hairline crack seems to be cause of a brittle hose. I also notice that some of the rubber hoses in this car (specially wiring insulation) are brittle and cracking..

 

No expiration, if you r car has an open campaign(recall) they will take care of it for you at no cost. Haver the dealer run your VIN and find out. If not, I think it's about 40 bucks.

 

You can also just call the Porsche 800# and give them your VIN to look up.
HTH
Jason

 

Check your other fuel lines while you're at it. This is one area you don't want to mess around with. I wouldn't drive it.

 

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Report Date : August 27, 2003 at 01:29 PM
TYPE : VEHICLE
YEAR : 1987
MAKE : PORSCHE
MODEL : 944


Results : 1 | All records displayed
Make : PORSCHE Model : 944 Year : 1987
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 90V061000 Recall Date : MAR 30, 1990
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 53427

 

Remember: Engine fire = $500 parts car.

 

I just called PCNA 1-800 to check on 3 P-cars and although they were very helpful, they really didn't have a clue what I was talking about. Gave them 3 VIN's and they told me there was no recall on the 85.5 (but I know this is the same line as the later cars), a recall for the 88 TurboS but there is some confusion as to whether this applies to my car, and none for the 92 968 Cab.

Looking at the 2 early cars, I can see they are identical fuel lines, and very hard rubber. The crimps onto the fuel rail show "2 crimps" whereas I have read that the replacement should have 3 CRIMPS. Can someone who knows definitively advise?

In anycase, I think I'm going to change these just for safe measure. Not worth going through what Perry951 and others experienced in a fire!

 

I thought it was one or both of the longer lines that was covered under the recall. I just replaced that short one last month, there were cracks underneath.