Hi all,
Just before Christmas my fuel pump packed in. I bought a replacement and fitted it yesterday. Unfortunately as I was removing the fuel lines, the red collar broke on one of them. I finished the replacement, popped the fuel lines back on, tried starting the car and it fired up straight away. Result!! I put it all together and went visiting family.

Unfortunately, as I drove I noticed the range dropping considerably- not a massive problem as I’ve got an lpg conversion and felt safe enough to get home. In my minds eye I thought the fuel line connectors to the pump mustn’t be fitted correctly and fuel was pumping out onto the road.

I got back home (Range now Reading “—“) stripped it down and found no fuel anywhere, and the connectors seated properly. I’m now guessing that the wiring plug isn’t fitted properly and I need to take the pump out to re-seat it, and here finally is my problem. Remember the broken red collar? I can’t disconnect one of the fuel lines. Anyone got any ideas how to take it off - I’ve been trying all morning.

Thanks

Try getting a couple of small 90 degree picks, push the pipe down a little then use the pick to almost push the red part to the outside. Once you have on out a bit pull the pipe up to help keep it from going back in under the ridge if that makes sense... being in the trade myself ive had to do this many times.. walk away, have a cuppa then when you go back refreshed you will probably do it instantly! 2004 td6 l322 - gone
Now 2007 tdv8 l322

Genius!
Thanks ptaroni - I had to pop to Halfords to get new picks as I couldn’t find mine - but first try following your instructions it popped straight off - happy days!

Cheers