Fuel line replacement - the rubber ones, I want it to original spec's - spring project |
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Fuel line replacement - the rubber ones, I want it to original spec's - spring project |
Pat Garvey |
Feb 25 2007, 08:19 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Since my fuel ines are now 16 years old (& about 1500 miles!) I think it's time for replacement. As soon as the garage reaches 50 degrees.
Here's the plan. Every rubber delivery piece, from front to back, is to be replaced. Though many will disagree, my plastic lines have no cracks & will remain intact unless I find a problem. Also, I want to replace all fabric covered hoses with the same. Every inch is to be replaced. And, if at all possible, all fabric covered hoses will be used - it's a CW 914 & I want it kept that way. Badger me all you want, but I'll do it my way if I possibly can. Since the car is now 35 years old, I've even found a couple of beautiful/original/new fuel delivery tubes. I know in 16 years a lot of parts have gone NLA, but I'll do what I can for one last change to factory - figure I'll be pushing 80 when they need to be changed again! After going through my parts manual I'm a little confused - so Now for some questions: 1. When the manual calls for "c7 x 12 x 80" I'm assuming that means 12 mm id & 80mm length - what's c7? 2. Got some clamps from busdepot.com. They are right on. Sorry, this wasn't a question. 3. Who has the better prices on proper lines, per my demands? Doesn't matter all that much because I'll do what it takes. 4. Does anyone have a list of all the items needed to redo the rubber fuel hoses, particularly for a pre-83 car? Don't care about vacuum lines - have a ton of all diam's & colors. Primarily looking to keep fuel leaks at bay. 5. Who can I "donate" 4 gallons of laquered fuel to? 6. Injectors - what does it take to rebuild them. Mine seem to be just fine, but they are 35 years old - lotsa crap has to have gotten to the screens. All positive/negative responses considered. Negative responses will probably be ignored, but post what you like. Pat |
rjames |
Apr 13 2007, 02:47 PM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 3,950 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE I can't think of any fuel line with a 12mm ID. On my '75 the fuel line that runs between the fuel filter and fuel pump have an ID of 12mm. I received the following info from Dave over at PP regarding total length of fuel line needed to replace everything but the plastic lines: (Thanks Dave!) QUOTE 7 mm ID Fuel Hose 74 inches 7 mm ID High Pressure 87 inches Fuel Hose (that's a total of 161 inches of high pressure 7mm ID hose; better not to have to keep track of two different types!) 12 mm ID Fuel Hose 17 inches I redid the fuel lines in the engine compartment less than 2 years ago with fabric covered stuff that is readily available at vw supply shops. Howver, I'm not certain that the outer diameter is spec for our cars as I haven't measured it yet (and didn't know any better back when I installed it). Hope this helps. |
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