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Replacing fuel lines |
aeginc77 |
Jul 21 2023, 09:59 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 29-April 15 From: United States Member No.: 18,682 Region Association: None |
I can't be the only owner of a 914 that has had deteriorating rubber fuel lines but I can't seem to find the right posts covering this. Basically the fabric covered rubber fuel lines seem to deteriorate and split probably as a result of the ethanol in the fuel. Does anyone know if there are any replacements that hold up with the ethanol fuel. I ordered a new 7mm line from Pelican Parts and it seems to be the same German fabric covered rubber that was originally installed.
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fiacra |
Jul 21 2023, 10:05 AM
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Person.Woman.Man.Camera.TV Group: Members Posts: 409 Joined: 1-March 19 From: East Bay Region - California Member No.: 22,920 Region Association: Northern California |
http://www.autoatlanta.com/Porsche-914-Fuel-Lines-srch.html
Not necessarily recommending you buy the kits from AA, but here is a link as a starting point. |
mepstein |
Jul 21 2023, 10:26 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,518 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I’ve bought the ss lines from tangerine racing a couple times. Very recommended
https://tangerineracing.com/shop/ols/categories/fuel-system |
BillJ |
Jul 21 2023, 10:43 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,170 Joined: 4-March 13 From: charlotte, NC Member No.: 15,610 Region Association: None |
For correct you need to use the fabric covered. However i purchased new lines specifically rated for FI from flaps for piece of mind. This, coupled with stainless steel, was perfect and safe.
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aeginc77 |
Jul 21 2023, 12:05 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 29-April 15 From: United States Member No.: 18,682 Region Association: None |
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iankarr |
Jul 21 2023, 12:59 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,512 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
FLAPS=friendly local auto parts store
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ClayPerrine |
Jul 21 2023, 01:25 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,820 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
Could you send link for "flaps" not sure I know who they are. Thanks LOL... I asked that same question years ago on Rennlist. Not the current Rennlist, but when it was a email bbs system before Club/World even existed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) So don't feel embarrassed. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
BillJ |
Jul 21 2023, 02:09 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,170 Joined: 4-March 13 From: charlotte, NC Member No.: 15,610 Region Association: None |
I used advanced auto. Make sure they sell you FI hose. The carb pressures are MUCH lower.
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mepstein |
Jul 21 2023, 02:58 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,518 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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BillJ |
Jul 21 2023, 03:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,170 Joined: 4-March 13 From: charlotte, NC Member No.: 15,610 Region Association: None |
Yes the clamps are important!!! Do not use the crappy ones that are all holes. They will pinch and apply uneven pressure across the hose.
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930cabman |
Jul 21 2023, 04:44 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,545 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States |
Napa has always done good by me for fuel hose and band clamps.
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914werke |
Jul 21 2023, 05:08 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,546 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Gates Barricade
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second wind |
Jul 21 2023, 06:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 860 Joined: 30-December 10 From: Los Angeles, California Member No.: 12,543 Region Association: Southern California |
OK....I just went through this....when I would head out to the car and see a puddle of gas under it it kinda' ruined my mood to even start the car let alone go on a drive. I used the fabric covered lines to be correct and "european" but the ethanol in Los Angeles chews them right up. The fix is using R30 9 fuel line from Gates or Continental.....Cadna 50087 is the Continental brand at advanced auto parts....what a difference!!!! Good luck....doing all of the work under the car left me with a stiff neck...took two months...no leaks now though....Euro trash !!!
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jhynesrockmtn |
Jul 22 2023, 07:59 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 425 Joined: 13-June 16 From: spokane wa Member No.: 20,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
AA sells an engine compartment fuel line kit. I've replaced them on a couple of cars along with the tunnel lines with stainless from Tangerine Racing. You'll need a bit of extra hose to do the gas tank to the stainless lines and lines from the rear firewall to the stainless lines Chris supplies that go from underneath the engine to the engine compartment.
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aeginc77 |
Jul 22 2023, 09:11 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 29-April 15 From: United States Member No.: 18,682 Region Association: None |
OK....I just went through this....when I would head out to the car and see a puddle of gas under it it kinda' ruined my mood to even start the car let alone go on a drive. I used the fabric covered lines to be correct and "european" but the ethanol in Los Angeles chews them right up. The fix is using R30 9 fuel line from Gates or Continental.....Cadna 50087 is the Continental brand at advanced auto parts....what a difference!!!! Good luck....doing all of the work under the car left me with a stiff neck...took two months...no leaks now though....Euro trash !!! gg Thanks. Great input |
r_towle |
Jul 22 2023, 09:34 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,624 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
I got a “kit” from 914rubber
I also had to order the pre bent injector lines from pelican All new clamps , smooth fuel line clamps, not serrated. |
mepstein |
Jul 22 2023, 04:42 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,518 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
AA sells an engine compartment fuel line kit. I've replaced them on a couple of cars along with the tunnel lines with stainless from Tangerine Racing. You'll need a bit of extra hose to do the gas tank to the stainless lines and lines from the rear firewall to the stainless lines Chris supplies that go from underneath the engine to the engine compartment. I’m pretty sure Chris still sells all 4 ss lines. Engine and tunnel. You can call him and ask but that’s where I’ve always bought mine. |
930cabman |
Jul 22 2023, 04:54 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,545 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States |
AA sells an engine compartment fuel line kit. I've replaced them on a couple of cars along with the tunnel lines with stainless from Tangerine Racing. You'll need a bit of extra hose to do the gas tank to the stainless lines and lines from the rear firewall to the stainless lines Chris supplies that go from underneath the engine to the engine compartment. I’m pretty sure Chris still sells all 4 ss lines. Engine and tunnel. You can call him and ask but that’s where I’ve always bought mine. And Chris is a great guy to work with |
jhynesrockmtn |
Jul 23 2023, 10:34 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 425 Joined: 13-June 16 From: spokane wa Member No.: 20,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
AA sells an engine compartment fuel line kit. I've replaced them on a couple of cars along with the tunnel lines with stainless from Tangerine Racing. You'll need a bit of extra hose to do the gas tank to the stainless lines and lines from the rear firewall to the stainless lines Chris supplies that go from underneath the engine to the engine compartment. I’m pretty sure Chris still sells all 4 ss lines. Engine and tunnel. You can call him and ask but that’s where I’ve always bought mine. I just did new lines in my Bumblebee with Chris's lines. The kit came with 5. There is a small reducer that connects to the larger supply line coming from the fuel tank down to the smaller hose size. |
L-Jet914 |
Jul 24 2023, 12:47 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 265 Joined: 24-October 12 From: Davis, CA Member No.: 15,080 Region Association: Northern California |
I got my fuel line set (still have to install) from Tangerine Racing. I got my fuel hose from Rock Auto as they had the best price per foot/meter at the time Gates Barricade EFI hose. I also purchased a set of fuel injection hose clamp assortment from amazon.
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