tofufi
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Jun 29, 2007 12:29:13 GMT
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Replacing the fuel lines on my van last night, couldn't see owt cos it was getting dark. Anyway, had a look at the old lines I removed this morning...  Nice  It didn't leak (afaik) but you can see how the rubber has gone. So please, check your fuel lines, especially if they havn't been replaced recently.  Rather check them than have cars going up in flames over a few quids worth of rubber tube And don't forget to replace the fuel filters while you are there too... and don't put them over the engine either  It only passed the MOT last week so luckily I've only done about 20 miles with it like that... still worrying though  I'm sure it doesn't affect many retros as much as the old VWs but still worth checking |
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Marc
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Jun 29, 2007 12:30:53 GMT
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Old BMW's are terrible for it as well.
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Jun 29, 2007 12:32:49 GMT
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I did mine before the last MOT on the Benz, except I had to do the solid lines too, as they were rotten as fook and leaking everywhere.
Bit of a pig of a job, especially outside in January, but yeah definitely worth checking 'em.
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Jun 29, 2007 12:41:44 GMT
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I think mine needs the short bit as a bend broke it, chopped and reused but need another  . motorfactors job yeah? thats where am heading now |
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 it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts  |
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Jun 29, 2007 13:07:05 GMT
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Stupid curse word rubber "fuel" lines are the bain of my life. If it's FUEL pipe you'd expect it not to perish when PETROL goes through it |
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Jun 29, 2007 13:33:39 GMT
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Unleaded seems to perish rubber more than leaded. At least, I've seen more perished fuel lines recently than ever before - perhaps they just started scrimping on the making of 'em!
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Jun 29, 2007 13:40:01 GMT
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Realised this week that the flexible lines in my Sierra are very, very bad, luckily no petrol appears to be coming out. Job for the weekend. Seriously people - have a look at your fuel lines! |
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My fleet:
Suzuki GSX-R600Y SRAD with bald, melted tyres
A borrowed Mondeo
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tofufi
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Jun 29, 2007 17:23:46 GMT
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I think the chemicals (or lack of?) in unleaded make it perish the fuel lines faster. I buy all mine from a local motor factor and it seems OK on my bug so far |
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Jun 29, 2007 18:42:12 GMT
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Ive replaced all the ones on the imp with nylon superflex eurolon hose and nickle brass fittings, that stuff is good for pure toluene scary seeing that rubber stuff though, what old BMW's were affected? Hope my E36 is ok! Especially as there seems to be a burnt out volvo sitting outside my house that has died from an engine fire. Shame really as its a B16 engine, the 16valver!  J |
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Jun 29, 2007 18:47:33 GMT
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when the carltons engine went pop and we were talking it apart, most of the old fuel sytem just fell apart all shiny and new now tho, 10mm copper pipe FTW!! |
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"quote hairnet"
I'm not paying nine pound for a pi$$!
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Jun 29, 2007 19:27:51 GMT
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Funnily enough I just got off the phone to my Dad, he starts my MX-5 up once a month just to keep everything freed up. Usually he just takes the cover off enough to get in the door, this time he lifted the bonnet to find one of the pipes after the FPR leaking, could have had a nice bonfire if the carbs had back fired I'm going to replace all the lines now, any recommendations as to whats best? Do you run rigid lines under the car or is it OK to run flexible all the way? |
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. motorfactors job yeah? thats where am heading now
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