Plastic Tunnel Fuel Lines, I want to replace the 2 tunnel fuel lines in my 76 - 914 |
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Plastic Tunnel Fuel Lines, I want to replace the 2 tunnel fuel lines in my 76 - 914 |
matchpoint |
Jun 28 2016, 04:58 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 19-March 16 From: Oregon Member No.: 19,783 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I have my 76 - 914 engine and fuel tank out of my car during my frame off restoration. I want to replace the 2 plastic/nylon fuel lines in the tunnel with an OE product and not use the stainless or mild steal fuel line. I want to go back original and after 40 years of service I want to replace the plastic lines. Looks like everyone says go stainless but I want to go with the OE plastic.
Does anyone have a part number of a replacement plastic/nylon tubing of the same size as the OE plastic tubing. I think it is 7MM OD size. Auto Atlanta told me to just blow out the OE plastic lines and don't waste your time replacing. Looks like an easy replacement while the car is apart and all I need to know is a P/N of a plastic/nylon fuel tubing I can get @ NAPA. Thanks |
JeffBowlsby |
Jun 29 2016, 01:54 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,533 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
"Polyamide" is the larger family name for Nylon. Glad to see its also available in black for the 75-76 cars.
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matchpoint |
Jun 29 2016, 02:19 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 16 Joined: 19-March 16 From: Oregon Member No.: 19,783 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
"Polyamide" is the larger family name for Nylon. Glad to see its also available in black for the 75-76 cars. Hi Jeff, Thanks for your reply to my search for OE replacement plastic tunnel fuel line for my 914. I have the car apart and want to replace the 40 year old plastic fuel pressure and return line. Everyone seems to say use stainless tubing but I want to go back OE. I found Bel Metric on the internet has the hose. Looks like it is $8.25 per meter. I think it is a German MFG called Cohline. They say their hose is 8MM OD & 6MM ID which should work. From what I can tell I would need 32 feet. I want to use the plastic for 3 reasons. The OE has lasted 40 years. I want to go back to the OE black plastic look where the 2 hoses that come through the engine shelf are plastic and are one continuous stick all the way to the front firewall. The important reason is I want to keep hose clamp/rubber line joints to a min. and the 4 section stainless system that Tangerine offers would introduce 4 clamps to seam the sections together. I will search the internet for another US mfg who offers polyamide. Let me know if you have a P/N for a US mfg or supplier. I think Imperial may make the hose also. Thanks Bob |
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