I prefer the plastic replacement kit, you can leave the old lines in place and tie wrap the new lines to them. Then when the weather is better complete the installation.

 

I decided to wait for better weather and replace the lines with plastic. for now she is resting comfortably while I drive something else. Lines are ordered.

 

Good choice, I did mine a couple of years ago in March.

 

I liked the simplicity and cheapness of what he did.
The gasoline-resistant hose costs almost nothing. Plumbing clamps are not the most reliable fasteners, but they last a few years and can be replaced without too much work.
The result looks somewhat rustic, but is virtually immortal. Considering that no one will see it unless they look under the belly on purpose, looks don't matter at all.
The only risk I see is unreliable clamps. But their unreliability is not confirmed - just so it seems to me, but I can be wrong.
If I may, I will rate the work as excellent, and the idea as outstanding.

 

Simple, cheap, yes but I would opt to flare the tubes a bit to help seal the hose, and I would find a better jack than the scissor jack he used without any type of a jack stand. I would guess his repair would not be the spot where it would start leaking again as I bet there are plenty of other rusted spots on the lines.

I figure if I am going to squeeze myself under there, I would use a better setup than a rubber hose and a couple of low cos clamps that I have seen fail after a few years. Since it is a fuel line hose he is using, they are rated at around 90 psi, so the pressure shouldn't be a problem

 

I waited for the plastic line and I am glad I did. The fuel line up by the tank connector was rusted and wouldn't come apart, I ended up cutting the line for the tank and replacing the connector (which was included in the kit). I had to use a little heat to get the connector back in the line (carefully using an electric heat gun and watched the distance) got the line run down to the underside and cut the fuel line. I used the steel to plastic connector to make the joint and tied everything back in place. NO LEAKS!!!! only took me 2 hours. (mind you I was working alone out on the street, tools were in the house, and it was only 38 degrees out) I am sure I will be paying for this in aches and pain tonight and tomorrow, but I have my HHR back!!

My thanks to all who offered advice and tips! it made things much easier for this old man!!

 

Sounds like a 1 adult beverage job.

 

Then what is to be done with the rest of the 24 pack???

 

Enjoy responsibly! Glad you got it fixed

 

Thanks! me too. I'd much rather drive the HHR than the kid's 2016 Patriot. Jeeps have small doors.