Another Fuel Line Question, Did I get the right stuff? |
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Another Fuel Line Question, Did I get the right stuff? |
gskinner |
Jul 13 2004, 08:55 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 15-July 03 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 5,907 |
Question 1 - I'm in the process of replacing the fuel lines among other things and wanted to verify that I am installing the right type of lines. The old fuel line that I tore out of the engine compartment looked like it had 3 layers - rubber - some type of cloth fibers - and another layer of rubber. The new stuff I purchased looks more like a vacuum hose (cloth over the rubber hose). I asked specifically for high-pressure fuel hose to handle 30 psi and was assured that I was getting the right line. Does this sound right?
Question 2 - can I test my fuel pump by connecting it directly to the battery? If its malfunctioning, how difficult is it to rebuild these things? I see rebuilt units on ebay all the time and was wondering if its worthwhile/possible to try and fix myself. Thanks |
SirAndy |
Jul 13 2004, 09:44 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(gskinner @ Jul 13 2004, 07:55 PM) 1) Does this sound right? 2) can I test my fuel pump by connecting it directly to the battery? If its malfunctioning, how difficult is it to rebuild these things? I see rebuilt units on ebay all the time and was wondering if its worthwhile/possible to try and fix myself. 1) NO. don't use the cloth covered fuel line for the pressure side of things. use the "rubber/something else/rubber" line with a smooth outside finish! also, make sure you use the *right* kind of clamps on those lines, you need to get FI clamps (flat surface around the hose, no slots etc.) 2) YES. you can jump the pump for testing. as for the rebuild, i simply bought a used one from the local wrecking yard. mucho cheaper and faster. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Andy |
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