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How to replace Stainless Steel Fuel Lines |
jesiv |
Oct 20 2022, 05:34 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 552 Joined: 5-August 07 From: Pensacola/Milton, Florida Member No.: 7,975 Region Association: Northern California |
Can I easily replace my plastic fuel lines with stainless steel without removing the engine?
Also whose lines do you recommend? The resuscitation continues Cheers |
mepstein |
Oct 20 2022, 05:40 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,272 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I believe you can do it with the engine in. I would call Chris Foley at tangerine racing, ask him and buy his lines. I’ve bought a couple sets from him.
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Aerostatwv |
Oct 20 2022, 06:01 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 117 Joined: 13-July 11 From: WV Member No.: 13,315 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I second Marks recommendation. Here's a great video Ian Karr made explaining how to change out the lines. https://youtu.be/IDFsZoI_W3g
You may want to check out all of Ian's videos, they are a great how-to resource. |
jesiv |
Oct 20 2022, 06:04 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 552 Joined: 5-August 07 From: Pensacola/Milton, Florida Member No.: 7,975 Region Association: Northern California |
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mepstein |
Oct 20 2022, 06:45 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,272 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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gord |
Oct 20 2022, 09:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 70 Joined: 30-May 20 From: Toronto, Canada Member No.: 24,334 Region Association: Canada |
Can I easily replace my plastic fuel lines with stainless steel without removing the engine? I just did this on my 72, and it can absolutely be done with the engine in the car. The engine crossbar is kind of in the way, but the stainless steel pipes flex enough that you can maneuver them in regardless. I used a kit from Tangerine Racing, and found Ian Karr’s video extremely helpful. I did it by myself, and did need to fiddle with the lines in the tunnel quite a bit to get them in properly—it probably took 3-4 goes with each to get it right. You can probably save yourself 30 minutes of fussing if you work with a helper. The hardest part for me was dealing with the original fuel pump, which in my case was in the factory location and had completely rusted together with the mounting hardware. In the end, I decided to remove it entirely (required cutting the rubber mounts since the bolts had seized) and replace it with an inline pump under the fuel tank with a 75-76 cover/bracket. The upshot for me is that the car now consistently starts immediately with the first turn of the key for the first time since I’ve owned it. A lot of people say you can do this in a day—and maybe you can—but I kept finding so many other problems to deal with that it took me several days to complete. So be prepared for things to not go completely as you expect! |
mepstein |
Oct 20 2022, 09:36 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,272 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
If the engine is out, it takes 10 minutes.
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930cabman |
Oct 21 2022, 07:02 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,063 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States |
has anyone used stainless steel tubing from a roll? being the CSOB I am, just had to ask
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jhynesrockmtn |
Oct 21 2022, 07:08 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 418 Joined: 13-June 16 From: spokane wa Member No.: 20,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I've done it with both engine in and out. A bit easier out, but it can certainly be done. Chris's service and quality are excellent.
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VaccaRabite |
Oct 21 2022, 07:20 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,444 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
has anyone used stainless steel tubing from a roll? being the CSOB I am, just had to ask I'm assuming you mean nickel copper line and not stainless steel? Chris's line are cut to length and have flares on them for the fuel hose to get clamped on. And they are pretty stiff. The rolled tube tends to be a lot more flexible and may be tough to get through the rubber grommet in the front of the car. That said, I made a bend out of nickel copper line under the gas tank when I kept having lines kink making the big bend after the fuel filter back tot he tunnel lines. It has worked well for years and won't ever kink. And I intended to use nickel copper to make the fuel lines for my 2002 before i got rid of that project for a different project. Zach |
TheCabinetmaker |
Oct 21 2022, 09:47 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
I used two pieces of 5' stainless brake lines with the flares cut off, and had a local hydraulic hose builder bubble the ends for hose clamps.
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Mikey914 |
Oct 21 2022, 11:03 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,668 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Lots of ways to save money, you can replace the tube with HDPE also.
The diferece is that we sell the ones cut to length with the proper bends. We also make and sell the correct rubber isolators that go through the firewall. If you dont have them do make sure you replace them. These are not a simple grommet. https://914rubber.com/search/?q=Fuel%20lines Attached thumbnail(s) |
ClayPerrine |
Oct 23 2022, 06:58 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,465 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
has anyone used stainless steel tubing from a roll? being the CSOB I am, just had to ask Yes, I did it with stainless steel sticks of tubing before Chris Foley came out with his set. Here's the writeup on how to do it: http://www.914world.com/specs/tech_fuellines_ss.php. They are still in the car, and work great. But I would recommend you spend the money on the fuel lines from Tangerine Racing. Since I did mine the hard way, I have installed Chris' lines on our other two 914s, and probably a dozen sets on other 914s. They are well worth the money. Clay |
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