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> stainless steel fuel line install, I made a one-handed youtube video
iankarr
post May 6 2017, 06:27 PM
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I don't expect to win any awards, but this at least shows the process.

What you don't see here is the buckets o' crud I had to get out of the gas tank. All good now!

Enjoy.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDFsZoI_W3g
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post May 6 2017, 08:42 PM
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QUOTE(cuddyk @ May 6 2017, 04:27 PM) *

I don't expect to win any awards, but this at least shows the process.

What you don't see here is the buckets o' crud I had to get out of the gas tank. All good now!

Enjoy.

https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=IDFsZoI_W3g

This link appears to be for uploading to YTube, not directly to the video. I'm interested in seeing how you succeeded since I'm about to do the same mod.
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post May 6 2017, 09:54 PM
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QUOTE(Jamie @ May 6 2017, 10:42 PM) *

QUOTE(cuddyk @ May 6 2017, 04:27 PM) *

I don't expect to win any awards, but this at least shows the process.

What you don't see here is the buckets o' crud I had to get out of the gas tank. All good now!

Enjoy.

https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=IDFsZoI_W3g

This link appears to be for uploading to YTube, not directly to the video. I'm interested in seeing how you succeeded since I'm about to do the same mod.

Hopefully fixed now....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDFsZoI_W3g
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post May 6 2017, 11:32 PM
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Nice job and nice video.
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post May 7 2017, 12:05 AM
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Great job!
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post May 7 2017, 10:17 AM
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Thanks. Few notes...

– I bought 1 meter lengths of 7.5 x 12.5mm and 9.0 x 15.0mm cloth covered fuel lines from pelican for the final connections to the gas tank. More OEM and less prone to kinking. The coil method of installing the lines also helps to avoid kinking. 22" seems to be the ideal length.

– If, like me, you had to remove the pipes from the fuel tank to clean it, when you put them back, they should be at approximately the 2 o'clock position (if you're looking straight down at the tank from the top). This points them towards the access hole underneath the car.

– I also bought a short length of 12.0 x 17.0mm line to connect the fuel filter with the pump. IIRC, those are 13.0mm connections. The line supplied by Tangerine fits, but you need some force (I think they supply 10.0mm). 12.0 ID hose makes for an easier install when making that final fuel pump hookup under the car and there's little space or leverage.

– I've seen that some people remove the front grommet, then install it over the pipes in position. I found it pretty easy to leave the grommet in place, set the pipes in the holes and push them through. YMMV.

– Yes, I left the pump in the stock position and reused the original bracket. The PO did the ducted H/E mod and vapor lock doesn't seem to be an issue (yet, at least). So I figured I'd leave well enough alone. Next time I drop the engine, I'll probably mount the pump on the firewall. With the engine in place it's difficult to get enough leverage to drive self-tapping screws or drill pilot holes.

– Dave Darling rightly flagged that the NEGATIVE battery lead should be removed first.

Another great kit from Tangerine. Definitely recommended.
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post May 7 2017, 02:25 PM
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I have to say, I have watched a gazillion of these instructional videos and I thought you did a terrific job.

This upgrade from Tangerine I feel is a must for any car with the plastic hoses. If it is not necessary for leakage, it is definitely necessary for peace of mind. One of the first things you can do to your car, whether you have a 1.7, 1.8, six or conversion.

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post May 7 2017, 03:28 PM
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Great job!
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post May 7 2017, 03:44 PM
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watched the video and gave it a thumbs up... solid video
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post May 9 2017, 10:13 AM
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I'm wondering how long it took. Start to finish???
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post May 9 2017, 06:46 PM
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I'm wondering how long it took. Start to finish???


Thanks all.

installing the lines took about 6 (honest) hours total. Including fumbling around with getting the pump mounted, making the electrical pigtails and trial-and-error getting the lines through the tunnel. A helper could easily shave a few hours.

shooting the video, cleaning the gas tank and waiting for the cloth covered hoses to arrive from pelican added about 5 days (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post May 9 2017, 06:50 PM
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Enjoyed the video, and thought it was well done.

thanks for posting! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post May 10 2017, 07:09 PM
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Hi, what siphon did you use ? i need to drain some stale gas out (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

Thank you
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post May 10 2017, 07:45 PM
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Just the HF siphon. I discovered that, because of the shape of the tank, it only really works with a decent amount of gas in there. For the rest, I pulled the supply line off the fuel pump and put the hose into the gas can to drain. If you have a spare pump you can also put some hose on it and mechanically drain the system. Regardless, there will always be a little you can't get to and gas will drip, so be super careful and make sure you have plenty of towels under the car with you.
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