Fuel line failure- diesel

[Levi]

Hi all. While sitting here incredibly inconvenienced, waiting for roadside assist… I figured I should let a few of you know.

Thankfully, I just got back from the bush, and I’m in civilisation. I could smell diesel and looked around to find the problem. From the rear left-hand wheel the brake line runs up near the filter and crosses the diesel line. They touch the constant rubbing has resulted in the diesel line wearing through. And I’m now isolated and stuck waiting for pick up.

I would definitely be checking my vehicle if I were all of you as the way the hoses routed on mine, this is an inevitable problem.

Whilst under the car I’ve also been lucky enough to find an oil leak… Heading on a flatbed back to the dealer today hopefully.

 

[rob88]

Thanks for the heads-up. That's a serious and scary failure.

Definitely check where your brake and fuel lines cross under there. If they are touching, that constant rubbing will wear a hole in the line, just like you experienced. It's a major design flaw.

Hope the dealer fixes both the fuel line and your new oil leak without a hassle. Safe travels after this.

 

[C-Mack]

Hi all. While sitting here incredibly inconvenienced, waiting for roadside assist… I figured I should let a few of you know.

Thankfully, I just got back from the bush, and I’m in civilisation. I could smell diesel and looked around to find the problem. From the rear left-hand wheel the brake line runs up near the filter and crosses the diesel line. They touch the constant rubbing has resulted in the diesel line wearing through. And I’m now isolated and stuck waiting for pick up.

I would definitely be checking my vehicle if I were all of you as the way the hoses routed on mine, this is an inevitable problem.

Whilst under the car I’ve also been lucky enough to find an oil leak… Heading on a flatbed back to the dealer today hopefully.

Sorry to hear about your troubles but I’ve noticed there are plenty of potential spots around the Grenadier where hoses can abrade especially coolant and fuel lines. I’ve taken some time and installed protective wraps around spots where hoses cross each other or are up against a sharp piece of metal. I think IA could have done a better job with their routing and securing of hoses.

I think the brand I used was either TechFlex or DuraFlex. They have wraps in various sizes the you can wrap around hoses/lines without having to disconnect them and they are secured with Velcro down their entire length so are nice and secure.

 

[TheDocAUS]

Sorry to hear about your troubles but I’ve noticed there are plenty of potential spots around the Grenadier where hoses can abrade especially coolant and fuel lines. I’ve taken some time and installed protective wraps around spots where hoses cross each other or are up against a sharp piece of metal. I think IA could have done a better job with their routing and securing of hoses.

I think the brand I used was either TechFlex or DuraFlex. They have wraps in various sizes the you can wrap around hoses/lines without having to disconnect them and they are secured with Velcro down their entire length so are nice and secure.

Thanks, how about doing a write up and putting it in the Resources section. with the brand you used plus the sizes you chose.