Brake/Fuel lines

[001Stunna]

thanks for the quick reply. All my brake lines are replaced now but when i took the cover off i must have cracked a fuel line. Ill try using the rubber fuel line for now like you suggested. I know theres 3 fuel lines with all different psi. Is this safe for each line?

There is fuel feed, fuel return and fuel vapor. The max pressure running through those lines from the oem pump in my recollection is no more then ~60psi max at full throttle unless you've got an aftermarket pump thats sending out more. The mentioned hose handles 225psi...so more then enough of what you need. The key thing is to secure it with proper fuel hose clamps and use a minimum of 2 on each side. Personally i'd say use 3 on each side for a total of 6 and overlap the rubber hose on the metal line on both sides.


PS. Many shops/mechanics when replacing fuel lines currently will just overhaul all 3 lines and use nylon lines as they get rid of possible rust issues and are rigid enough to withstand chemicals and road debris.

Lastly one thing to keep in mind is that if one spot of the line is leaking now, another spot could start tomorrow...so maybe start saving up to do a overhaul of the gas lines eventually once the weather gets warmer again.

 

[Thormx331]

well thanks again for all the info. I will try and get the rubber tube and clamps after Christmas but would like to replace all 3 lines like you mentioned. I read that you may have to drop the tank which i really dont want to do in the winter but within a few weeks i will attempt to do all the lines.

 

[001Stunna]

well thanks again for all the info. I will try and get the rubber tube and clamps after Christmas but would like to replace all 3 lines like you mentioned. I read that you may have to drop the tank which i really dont want to do in the winter but within a few weeks i will attempt to do all the lines.

Yes you do need to drop the tank, unless the line is rusted ONLY on the underside flat part...in which case you can use double flares to replace only the line that runs flat underneath. PS. Grab a line bender similar to this to make the job a lot easier and allows you to use bulk line.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luALlZeWlys


or as mentioned before use nylon fuel line.