Re: fuel line

[BHIGGINS2@xxxxxxx]

I am assuming you are referring to 105/115 cars:

Yes, the fuel line that runs from the tank to the first fuel filter is large -
1/2" hose (not sure what metric equivalent is).  There should be a metal "heat
shield" that slips over the hose.  1/2" hose is hard to find - last time I
went to the parts store I was told that heater hose is the same composition as
fuel hose - just has different labeling (not sure I really believe that but
they made a pretty good case for the heater hose).  I compared the two side by
side, cross sections and all - they sure looked the same - I had just enough
1/2" left over from another job and decided not to use the heater hose - but
next time???

I have replaced this hose on many cars - they go to mush and leak where it
attaches to the tank.  I have never had problem with the hose kinking - there
is supposed to be filter between the tank and the pump - so there are two
short (12" each) hoses with a filter in between.

Ben Higgins
Galveston, Texas

In a message dated 98-11-12 14:21:49 EST, you write:

<< >While under the car I noticed that the main fuel hose from the tank to the
pump
 seems >to be in bad shape, and leaks when I squeeze it.  It seems to be of
unusually
 large >diameter for a fuel hose; do I need to order this part from somewhere
also?
  >>

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