[williamdemeo]

Hi forum, I stupidly pulled my fuel line out of the gas tank on my 2000 S3 without pressing down on the metal tab and snapped it off. 😭

If anyone has any advice about how to get the broken plastic piece out, how to find a replacement, and how to install it, I would be very grateful!

Thank you for your help!

(Ignore the arrow in the picture. The broken one is the one with the spring hanging out.)

 

[dr_gallup]

I do know they offered metal replacements as so many of the plastic ones broke. I think you should still be able to get them from Triumph, maybe for free. I know some on here have actually done it, hopefully they will give you pearls of wisdom.

 

[williamdemeo]

I do know they offered metal replacements as so many of the plastic ones broke. I think you should still be able to get them from Triumph, maybe for free. I know some on here have actually done it, hopefully they will give you pearls of wisdom.

Thank you for the tip! I'll see if I can figure out how to get a replacement from Triumph directly.

I will also look forward to "pearls of wisdom" that other members of the forum who know about this problem might impart. Thanks again!

 

[williamdemeo]

I found a replacement at Triumph Speed Triple Four Tiger Daytona Sprint TT600 Fuel Line Connector Coupler | eBay

I'll post an update if/when I'm able to get it installed.

 

[SPEEDTRIPPER]

I found a replacement at Triumph Speed Triple Four Tiger Daytona Sprint TT600 Fuel Line Connector Coupler | eBay

I'll post an update if/when I'm able to get it installed.

Get the pair while your at it, don't half arse it you'll be glad in the future!

 

[kuhlka]

I used a drill bit to remove as much plastic as possible down to the threads, then gradually picked the plastic out of the threads with a metal dental pick. Craftsman has metal picks that could do a similar job. It was tedious but I eventually got it all cleaned out. Might want to just take it all apart and replace your fuel filter while you’re at it.

I might be able to look up the receipts for the McMaster-Carr parts I used if Triumph isn’t supplying replacements.