12-19-2015, 05:22 PM
(12-19-2015, 10:15 AM)wiredgeorge_imp Wrote: "THE BLACK THING" is a cover to keep the junction of the two halves from getting dirty. I see no reason to replace the quick connector if you take it off and reinstall. The blue plastic that is squeezed is pretty tough and I doubt that a few offs and ons will wear the ears that are squeezed to release the thing. To get to it, pull the fuel pump connector off and the tank vent hose and then pull the tank back so it comes out the the stays up front... it lifts up higher this way. Put a pice of 2x4 under the lifted tank. Much mre room for your fingers and you can see what you are doing.
That's good George. I don't see a reason to replace the connector or the retainer either, but Honda obviously does. The service manual, page 5-33 QUICK CONNECT FITTING INSTALLATION, says: "Always replace the retainer and rubber cap ....... when the fuel hose is disconnected". The accompanying diagrams show this:
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Honda must believe replacing the old assembly provides a risk of leaking. At the end of the fuel tank replacement procedure they recommend testing the fitment at least three times by pressurising three times and add the warning "Do not start the engine" until the tests have proved satisfactory.
So, in summary, unless the procedure is followed, I guess a leak could be expected.
Cheers