Replacing fuel lines Options

[aeginc77]

I can't be the only owner of a 914 that has had deteriorating rubber fuel lines but I can't seem to find the right posts covering this. Basically the fabric covered rubber fuel lines seem to deteriorate and split probably as a result of the ethanol in the fuel. Does anyone know if there are any replacements that hold up with the ethanol fuel. I ordered a new 7mm line from Pelican Parts and it seems to be the same German fabric covered rubber that was originally installed.

[VaccaRabite]

Do no use the cloth covered fuel line.
Even the stuff they say is rated for Ethanol. Just don't.

First of all, its not SAE rated. And it looks just like the old non-ethanol line. Even if a seller is not trying to get rid of old stock, you don't know what you are getting.

Second, the fabric covering hides cracking issues that may be developing in the rubber, making a visual inspection pointless. You can't see a problem till the fuel line is wet with gas seeping through.

I know this past spring it was hard to find the proper SAE 30r9 rated fuel line locally, but a little calling around found what I needed.

I, personally, will only use a fuel line that has the SAE rating printed on the line.