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I have an 03 Silverado extended cab 4x4 v8 truck. Fuel lines are leaking. I bought new OEM AC Delco hard lines and after looking at the lines and the truck I guess you either lift the cab or have to drop the transmission. Looking into other options to avoid that much work. I came across this set on eBay. Anyone have experience with flexible nylon lines that you cut to size? Just worried about the lines rubbing something and getting holes after a couple years.

 

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F271771654819

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I would not use nylon lines, they'll work but make for a sloppy install and god forbid they get loose and get cut or pinched. It's just asking for trouble.

 

I would consider the aftermarket lines RockAuto sells. I used them on both my Cobalts, very easy install as they come is a couple sections, and they work just fine.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/chevrolet,2003,silverado+1500,5.3l+v8,1412086,fuel+&+air,fuel+line+/+hose,11224

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You can get them on with some swearing and slight bending of the hard lines. Not fun , I did it on a 4 post lift. More difficult than the brake lines. You would be better off going with aeroquip fuel line than the nylon, the nylon seems like it would bend well, if it doesn’t hold its shape and has a mind of its own.
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I just did them in my 03 Avalanche earlier in the summer (on jackstands, what a pain). The top nut that holds them on at the top of the transmission is the biggest pain in the ass. I used a bunch of extensions and a good flex joint (wrapping it with a little electrical tape helps). Take down the front driveshaft and the transmission crossmember to get the access you need. Also, be careful if you have the abs unit on the framerail like I do. You will have to move it, but if the brake lines look fragile then plan to do those too.
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Chad, can you share a link for the $90 fuel lines?

 

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rnb-919-814

 

Looking up 4.3L V6 Silverado fuel systems I’m finding cheap brake line kits in Stainless Steel, but the fuel line kit is $200+

 

https://www.summitracing.com/search/section/hose-line-tubing/part-type/brake-lines-sets/year/2005/make/chevrolet/model/silverado-2500-hd?N=4294949392%2B4294947449&keyword=brake

 

I think I cross referenced on Dorman's site. Looks like they went down in price as well >$70 for pre-bent SS lines.

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Sounds like Chad is talking about brake lines and Clay and I are both looking for fuel line help!

 

My teeruk is solid, but surface rust is showing up on my lines - both fuel and brakes.

 

79k miles on a 2001 and it looks like a matter of time over mileage before one goes pop. :o

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My teeruk is solid, but surface rust is showing up on my lines - both fuel and brakes.

 

79k miles on a 2001 and it looks like a matter of time over mileage before one goes pop. :o

 

Super common on that generation of Silverado/Sierra.

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You don't have to drop the trans. But Getting the lines around the torsion bar crossmember and around ABS unit is a pain in the ass. Much easier job if you are going brake lines at the same time

 

I didn't mean to drop the trans all the way out, just remove the crossmember so you can tilt the motor back. Mostly just to make it possible to get to the nut at the top of the trans that holds the fuel lines.

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How many of us have these damn trucks? Old school CR is fun of tow pigs now.

 

I had a hard time finding SS brake lines and had by buddy find them and put them on. All I know is we are still messing with it. I'll update when I get my truck back.

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I didn't mean to drop the trans all the way out, just remove the crossmember so you can tilt the motor back. Mostly just to make it possible to get to the nut at the top of the trans that holds the fuel lines.

 

Yeah, I think I removed that crossmember on the last one I did. Another truck I was going intake gaskets at the same time. Made it much easier to do the fuel lines.

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