How do I disconnect this? Special tool required?
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You need a fuel line disconnect tool. There are many to choose from. I’ve attached a link to one. You can search from there. Should be able to get one or a set at your local auto parts store.
ARES 70024-3/8-Inch and 5/16-Inch Scissor Fuel Line Disconnect Tool - Easy Separation of Quick Disconnect Style Fittings - Use on Fuel, Heater, and A/C Line Service on Many Late Model Vehicles https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0195XBPPQ/?tag=wranglerorg-20
ARES 70024-3/8-Inch and 5/16-Inch Scissor Fuel Line Disconnect Tool - Easy Separation of Quick Disconnect Style Fittings - Use on Fuel, Heater, and A/C Line Service on Many Late Model Vehicles https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0195XBPPQ/?tag=wranglerorg-20
The metal ones are better than plastic. Just make sure the two halves line up together.
The first one I bought was so far off I couldn't close it on anything. At first I thought it wasn't the right size then I saw that the half circles were about 1/16" off.
The first one I bought was so far off I couldn't close it on anything. At first I thought it wasn't the right size then I saw that the half circles were about 1/16" off.
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Oh, don't be such a Danny-Downer. Over here, most of us have long commutes...Might be a bit of a drive to the nearest Autozone
That works!
If you haven't already googled what we're asking about, here it is...
You'll see, it's pretty easy to make something that will work in a pinch.
Yeo...first reply pointed me to the tool on Amazon...am going to go buy one straight after work tomorrow 
nowadays, this is as common as a 10MM socketCrap.. so much for not needing any special tools
Yeo...first reply pointed me to the tool on Amazon...am going to go buy one straight after work tomorrow
Helpful tip here. With all the debris buildup on your fuel rail, clean the fitting with brake clean and compressed air where you insert the tool. Sometimes the debris buildup makes it difficult to insert the tool to expand the spring.
Right tool for the job works wonders...thanks fellas! Both manifolds out, as well as the water pump...slowly getting to the point I can actually pull the head...
