Replacing fuel lines Options

[VaccaRabite]

Do no use the cloth covered fuel line.
Even the stuff they say is rated for Ethanol. Just don't.

First of all, its not SAE rated. And it looks just like the old non-ethanol line. Even if a seller is not trying to get rid of old stock, you don't know what you are getting.

Second, the fabric covering hides cracking issues that may be developing in the rubber, making a visual inspection pointless. You can't see a problem till the fuel line is wet with gas seeping through.

I know this past spring it was hard to find the proper SAE 30r9 rated fuel line locally, but a little calling around found what I needed.

I, personally, will only use a fuel line that has the SAE rating printed on the line.

[aeginc77]

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

I think I am facing replacing all the lines. Did you have to remove the fuel tank to get to the hoses that go into the tank. My 914 is a 1975 so the fuel pump is in the front trunk but I think I still need to remove the tank to access the hoses. There is a small access plate under the car but it doen't look big enough to easily change hoses. Your thoughts?

Alan

[VaccaRabite]

I think I am facing replacing all the lines. Did you have to remove the fuel tank to get to the hoses that go into the tank. My 914 is a 1975 so the fuel pump is in the front trunk but I think I still need to remove the tank to access the hoses. There is a small access plate under the car but it doen't look big enough to easily change hoses. Your thoughts?

Alan

Yes, you want to pull the tank out. Its not that much effort.

On my tank I put a molex connector on the three wires that go to the gas gauge sender so I can just unplug that rather then un-bolt the filler and all that jazz.

Once the tank is drained (which I do by siphoning out the top) its only about 15 minutes to pull out the tank.

Zach

[aeginc77]

I think I am facing replacing all the lines. Did you have to remove the fuel tank to get to the hoses that go into the tank. My 914 is a 1975 so the fuel pump is in the front trunk but I think I still need to remove the tank to access the hoses. There is a small access plate under the car but it doen't look big enough to easily change hoses. Your thoughts?

Alan

Yes, you want to pull the tank out. Its not that much effort.

On my tank I put a molex connector on the three wires that go to the gas gauge sender so I can just unplug that rather then un-bolt the filler and all that jazz.

Once the tank is drained (which I do by siphoning out the top) its only about 15 minutes to pull out the tank.

Zach

Thank you Zach! I appreciate the info!

[KYBluegrass]

Is the original fuel line connections between the tank and the back of the 914 metal? Or does the stainless line option replace actual rubber lines?

[930cabman]

I must say this is one of the easier jobs on a 914. I am new to the 914 crowd, 3 years and was hearing all this and that regarding the original plastic fuel lines. Looking at the project my gut was saying this will be a major pita job. Once I got into it the job went very well, in part due to Mr Chris Foley down at Tangerine Racing. Yes the fuel tank must be removed.

[Freezin 914]

Is the original fuel line connections between the tank and the back of the 914 metal? Or does the stainless line option replace actual rubber lines?

The stainless kit everyone is talking about replaces the fuel lines in the tunnel. The original are a plastic material. There are a couple more stainless lines in the engine bay as well, but most are referring to the tunnel in particular.

[Freezin 914]

@VaccaRabite please tell me more about the molex connector. Sounds like a very good idea. Maybe a picture if available…. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

[MikeK]

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[VaccaRabite]

@VaccaRabite please tell me more about the molex connector. Sounds like a very good idea. Maybe a picture if available…. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

Its really easy, and there are a TON of 3 gang connectors on the market right now. I used Molex as I could find it easily at Radio Shack (which is also a hint at how long ago I did this - all the local shacks have been gone for ages here). But really any 3 pin connector will work, including just crimping on male and female spade connectors. Just make sure they are shrink tubed so they don't short against each other.

Zach

[BillJ]

Molex

[Freezin 914]

I like the idea. Thank you.

[Rufus]

Molex / AMP connector need? A difference between years or between -4’s & -6’s?

I have the gas tank out of my ‘70 914/6 for cleaning, fuel line replacement, etc. The wiring harness has an electrical connector that easily plugs & unplugs to / from the gas tank level sending unit.

Further clarification may help future readers …