Re: [DML] Fuel Accumulator

[Martin Gutkowski - DMC Ltd <martin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Once you've cracked off the 17mm fitting that joins the filter hard line 
to the elbow, you can undo the bracket and drop the accumulator down. 
It's a bit fiddly but the hose clip on the return line end can now be 
undone and the accumulator drops through the hole enabling you to undo 
the high pressure fitting. I've never found stubbys of any use in this 
job, although a 17mm crowsfoot is invaluable to undo the high pressure 
hose off the hard line (NB the union MUST be held from the top by a 
colleague)

Martin

usndmc wrote:

>I'm having severe difficulties removing the fuel accumulator (it is 
>the original). I have a set of stubby wrenches, but the 17mm nut 
>connecting the rigid fuel filter line and the 19mm nut on the fuel 
>pump line are too close together and at such angles as to not really 
>allow fitting the wrench on the 17mm to loosen it. The only angle at 
>which it will fit on puts the end of the wrench about 1/4" from the 
>frame wall, and the trying to loosen it using that 1/4" gap to turn 
>only results in the accumulator rotating in its mount until the 
>wrench is against the frame (even though the 4 bolts holding the 
>clamp are fully tightened). I have soaked everything in penetrating 
>oil to no avail. There seems to be just not enough room. The only 
>possible idea I have come up with is to buy a crowfoot wrench and 
>hope there is enough room and leverage to use it, but it doesn't 
>appear promising. Anyone have any advice/tips/techniques/secret 
>weapons? I'd appreciate any help and perspectives. Thanks all,
>  
>






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