2 PCS Fuel Line Quick Connector, 90 Degree Elbow Nylon Fuel Line Quick Release Fittings Repair Kit, 3/8 SAE to 5/16 ID Nylon Tubing Oil Pump Connector Plug for Most Models

Fuel line connectors are a consumable. The nylon collet inside one goes brittle with age and heat, and the first time a line is separated for a pump or filter change the old fitting often refuses to seal again. Having a replacement pair on the bench before the job starts is the difference between an afternoon and a weekend.

Three-eighths at one end, eight millimetres at the other

The supplier gives the connector diameter as 9.49 mm, which it also expresses as 3/8 inch, and states it is made to join nylon tubing with an 8 mm internal diameter. The product title puts that tubing figure differently, as 5/16 inch ID, and describes the fitting as 3/8 SAE. Those two tubing descriptions are close but not identical and neither has been converted or reconciled here — both are published as written so you can check them against the line in your own vehicle. The supplier adds that the fitting mates with 9.49 mm male connectors and suits 3/8 inch fuel tubing systems.

The elbow is what is stocked

The supplier's own text describes two shapes, a straight fitting and a 90 degree elbow, sold as a two-piece set. Only the elbow shape is carried here; the straight fitting is not offered, so nothing has to be chosen at checkout. An elbow earns its place where a line has to turn hard against a firewall or a tank flange and a straight fitting would kink the tubing, which is exactly where a chafed line eventually starts leaking.

Nylon, and what the data does and does not say

The body is nylon and carries an internal seal. The supplier describes it as tough, resistant to corrosion and to damage from fuel and other chemicals, and says it withstands high pressure and vibration and performs in extreme temperatures. None of those statements comes with a number. No pressure figure is published anywhere, no temperature range is given, and no fuel is named. That means nothing here establishes suitability for a high pressure EFI feed, and no such claim is made. If a pressure rating decides the job, ask us before ordering and we will take it up with the supplier.

Key features

• Two per set: a pair of 90 degree elbow connectors.
• 9.49 mm / 3/8 inch: the connector diameter as published by the supplier.
• Internal seal: fitted, so no separate O-ring has to be sourced.
• Push-fit release: lines separate and reconnect without cutting the tubing.
• Elbow geometry: turns a line hard without kinking the nylon.

Specifications

• Quantity: 2
• Shape: 90 degree elbow
• Connector diameter: 9.49 mm, given by the supplier as 3/8 inch
• Tubing: nylon, 8 mm internal diameter per the description; the title states 5/16 inch ID
• Standard referenced: the title cites 3/8 SAE; no standard number is quoted
• Body material: nylon
• Pressure rating: not published
• Temperature range: not published
• Fuel types: none named by the supplier
• Reusability: not stated

Before you open a fuel line

• Fuel systems hold pressure even with the engine off, and releasing a connector without depressurising the system first will spray fuel. Follow the vehicle manufacturer's depressurisation procedure, disconnect the battery, and work away from any ignition source, hot exhaust or naked flame.
• Fuel work is a fire risk. Where this is unfamiliar ground, have the job done by a qualified mechanic and have the vehicle checked for leaks before it goes back on the road.
• Connector series must match exactly. A fitting that pushes on is not proof of the right series, and a mismatched pair can release under pressure. Compare the connector on your vehicle against the photographs and the published 9.49 mm figure before ordering.
• No pressure rating is published for these. On any high pressure line that is a real gap and it is stated here rather than glossed over.
• Quick connectors are treated as a service item in most workshops. The supplier does not say these may be reused, so plan on fitting new ones rather than refitting old.

Two elbows on the bench before the line comes apart, which is where they are worth having.

Returns, Refunds, and Replacements

Products that are received faulty, damaged, or not as described are eligible for a return, refund, or replacement in accordance with the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). We are committed to ensuring all products meet the standards of quality and reliability expected by our customers. However, please note that we do not accept returns or provide refunds for change of mind. We encourage you to carefully consider your purchase to ensure it meets your needs and expectations.

Delivery Timeframe

Please note that we cannot guarantee the exact date of arrival, and the delivery timeframes (excluding weekends and public holidays) are as follows:

For customers in Victoria, approximately 7-10 working days;
For customers in NSW, SA, ACT, and QLD, approximately 9-12 working days;
For customers in WA, NT, and TAS, approximately 9-12 working days.