Posted by: mercdev Nov 1 2004, 05:18 PM
I need to replace the lines so anyone out there have a how-to followed by a recommended brand or supplier for the correct line? I'd like to keep it stock looking if at all possible.
Posted by: 914helo Nov 1 2004, 05:22 PM
Pelican has an article for replacing the lines in the http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/914_gas_lines/914_replace_gas_lines.htm.
Posted by: newdeal2 Nov 1 2004, 05:36 PM
Pelican sells the right size and material. Make sure you use the correct fuel injector hose clamps. They have solid bands.
Posted by: 2-OH! Nov 1 2004, 05:53 PM
3/8" Mild Steel, available at any Hot Rod FLAPS...
2-OH!
Posted by: swood Nov 1 2004, 09:00 PM
I just ordered a 20' roll of 5/16" stainless steel from Summit. 40 bucks delivered.
Posted by: vsg914 Nov 1 2004, 09:06 PM
Two 5' lengths of 5/16" steel brake lines work perfect. Making the bends in the front of the tunnel is the tough part.
Posted by: mikey Nov 1 2004, 10:39 PM
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Making the bends in the front of the tunnel is the tough part.
I recently replaced the leaky stock fuel lines on my -6. This was a piece of cake with the engine/tranny out of the car. Don't know if this is possible with the engine still in, but I made the 45 degree bends at the gas tank ends before I put the tubing into the tunnel. I then snaked the tubing past wiring and brake lines and out of the two holes in the front of the tunnel. I angled the front of the tubing the way I wanted it and then marked an X on the back end of the tubing on the side where I needed the right angle bend in the engine compartment. I withdrew the tubing just enough to get a pipe bender on it and bent the 90 degree bends. I re inserted the tubes all the way in and put the grommets on both ends (lube up the grommets with glycerin). It was easier than I expected, but like I said the engine was out of the car.