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New fuel lines, best/easiest choice |
914zim |
Aug 24 2003, 04:13 PM
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Still pretty clueless... Group: Members Posts: 221 Joined: 29-July 03 From: New Berlin, WI Member No.: 962 |
Hey fellas:
I just pulled my fuel lines out this afternoon and they didn't look bad at all... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) Oh well, so now I begin the effort to getting the new lines in. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I've scoured the archives and read about a few different alternatives of types of lines to use. The PP tech article talks about steel brake lines. I've heard copper is not a good idea. I heard that the aluminum tubing is a good choice too. Aluminum sounds to me like it might be the easiest to install, due to not having to use a bender. What about the original plastic type lines. I think I read this is NLA. Is this true? This looks like a real bitch of a job anyway. Trying to fish the line through the grommets without being able to see where you're going and that distance - yikes!!... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Is there a final word on what is the best and where did you get the supplies? Also, any other tips and techniques from those of you that have done this before? I've read dish soap to help slide the tubing... Thanks in advance for any help! Andy... |
Rusty |
Aug 26 2003, 11:01 AM
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Wanted: Engine case GA003709 Group: Admin Posts: 7,952 Joined: 24-December 02 From: North Alabama Member No.: 6 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Get:
60 inch brake line 90 degree fitting, female each end grommets tube bender Cut two inches off one end. Then, use your tube bender to put a 90 degree bend 3 inches from the "cut end. Tape the brake line fitting in place with some masking tape. Feed the steel tube through the firewall, "fitting first". Once the fitting is through the forward-most hole, connect the 90 degree fitting. Remember the 2 inches you cut off end of the brake line? Hope you didn't throw it away. Connect it to the 90 degree fitting. Now you have a place, on each end, to connect your fuel lines. You can flare your ends, if you like. Now, you have a nice steel line in place. Secure the line with grommets at each end. I also took some generic grommets, cut them a bit, and slid them down the brake line, as far as I could push them with a coat hanger. That will help "buffer" the fuel line and protect it against rubbing and vibration. Over a thousand miles on the car, and it's worked well for me. |
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