They work great. I did not have to heat the lines. I spliced an 18 inch section in a 3/8 inch line. I modified my fuel system, and use it as a return line. I do not know if they make a set for the smaller stock return line. The connectors have teeth that grip the line, and an O-ring to seal the lines. Make sure the lines are clean. If the line is straight at that point, you may even be able to cut the line, and just put one connector on it to make the line whole again. The connector would keep the lines separate, and not rub through at the same spot.