Wanted to get the experts
on replacing the fuel lines. I recently asked my friend to replace the fuel filter but he said that the fuel lines looked pretty rusted and thought that he would do more damage. He suggested that it would be prudent to replace these lines at this time before they get worse. This car has been well maintained and is in great shape and has less than 90,000 miles on it and my folks won't be getting rid of it anytime soon. Given the harsh winter weather and salt we use in the Midwest, I am not surprised.
A. How difficult is this job? Can anyone tell me the "actual labor time" in case they have to take it to a shop?
B. Are there any special tools required (e.g. flaring tools, GM type)?
C. What precautions are needed given that the brake lines might run along the same channels (anchors)?
D. Will the gas tank have to be dropped? If so, would it be a good idea to replace the fuel pump at this time?
E. Finally, could we use a copper nickel alloy type line (like one we used on a recent brake line replacement project)? What diameter are fuel lines?
Thank you in advance!