Fuel Line Rebuild/Repair
So I did some looking around for information on redoing my fuel lines. I replaced the one from my filter to the rail, that was simple- but the line that runs from the filter, back is completely dry rotted I'm lookin to try and figure out just how much line I'm going to need, and whats going to be involved in replacing it.
Do I have to open up anything under the body? I haven't actually been able to look under the car due to the way it's sitting. I was told by a friend most of the lines I under it are steel- and I should only need about 2-3 feet of the rubber hose. Any suggestions here guys?
Thanks!
Do I have to open up anything under the body? I haven't actually been able to look under the car due to the way it's sitting. I was told by a friend most of the lines I under it are steel- and I should only need about 2-3 feet of the rubber hose. Any suggestions here guys?
Thanks!
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The lines under the car are steel.
You need to examine the car more closely to see what you are getting into.
Some mechanics will not certify a car with rubber hose on the bottom of the car,It is not safe.
You can make your own lines with a roll of steel line,But it is a little consuming,especially when you get to the back differential,and gas tank area.
You may be able to find pics of the particular parts and setup in the FSM ( www.foxed.ca) or parts manual on the same website.
It is not a "one hour" job though..so plan accordingly.
You need to examine the car more closely to see what you are getting into.
Some mechanics will not certify a car with rubber hose on the bottom of the car,It is not safe.
You can make your own lines with a roll of steel line,But it is a little consuming,especially when you get to the back differential,and gas tank area.
You may be able to find pics of the particular parts and setup in the FSM ( www.foxed.ca) or parts manual on the same website.
It is not a "one hour" job though..so plan accordingly.
Properly sized brake line for the steel lines, realistically you'll want to buy a roll and flare tool (but/rent/borrow a nice one, cheap ones make this a PITA) as it's hard to find runs long enough for the total length with shaping needed. Also, you'll need Fuel Injector rate hose, IIRC it'll have an SAE9 (9 minimum, look up the various differences) somewhere in its product code stamped on the hose itself. SAE10 is pretty nice and SAE12 being a bit overkill but also really nice. It'll cost at LEAST $2 a foot for this hose and for the better (rated for biodiesel and other chemicals) upwards of $5+/ft.




