fuel lines

[Kris M]

I know originally the GTT uses two lengths of copper pipe for the fuel lines that run the length of the car. Is there any reason why i cant just replace these sections with fuel pipe from pump to FPR ????

Thanks

[Spooky]

If you happen drive over something that could damage the fuel line...copper is used on the floor pan for a reason ;)

[car.crash]

The original lines are steel and rot. You can't use rubber all the way through as it will fail the Mot.

[Spooky]

The original lines are steel and rot. You can't use rubber all the way through as it will fail the Mot.

Forgot to mention the MOT part :agree:

[J$£5GTT]

I know originally the GTT uses two lengths of copper pipe for the fuel lines that run the length of the car. Is there any reason why i cant just replace these sections with fuel pipe from pump to FPR ????

Thanks


why dont you run them inside the car M ?,an use braided hose,thats what i plan to do,same with my brake lines eventually.

:agree:

[car.crash]

It makes no sense to run the fuel lines in the car unless you have fitted a cell in the car.

[J$£5GTT]

It makes no sense to run the fuel lines in the car unless you have fitted a cell in the car.


much better,you dont have to play with lots of bends for starters...

[car.crash]

I take it you have done the job? I replaced my lines and it was dead simple. I don't see how you will run them through the interior without bending them either. The 2 rubber hoses are already in situ so all you have to do is run a new copper pipe and connect it. If you went through the inside you need to drill holes and make a complete new run.

[J$£5GTT]

done mine a while ago,was simple enough.just an idea isnt it,and if there braided lines you dont have to really bend them do you.


http://www.rtoc.org/boards/album.php?albumid=511&pictureid=5277
:)

[Brigsy]

Copper is a doddle to bend/fit. If i was using braided hose it would need to be the pukka ptfe lined stuff (not cheap) as the cheaper braided hose gives off fumes apparantly.

[Kris M]

well, thanks for the info. Il get the materials bought at the end of the week and get cracking :ho:

[J$£5GTT]

Copper is a doddle to bend/fit. If i was using braided hose it would need to be the pukka ptfe lined stuff (not cheap) as the cheaper braided hose gives off fumes apparantly.


:agree:

[Junglist]

sorry to jump in , but do you know what size the original steel lines are please ? , they look bigger that the brake lines :ho:

[Kris M]

Was searching on this subjest earlier......8mm ID, if i recall

[J$£5GTT]

sorry to jump in , but do you know what size the original steel lines are please ? , they look bigger that the brake lines :ho:



http://www.rtoc.org/boards/showthread.php?t=8218&highlight=fuel+line+size




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[Junglist]

8mm thanks , i did have a quick search first promise :ashamed:,,

are the ends the same as the brake lines like with hollow nut and flared , :)

[Junglist]

8mm thanks , i did have a quick search first promise :ashamed:,,

are the ends the same as the brake lines like with hollow nut and flared , :)

wait im being thick ,, jubilea clips arnt they :rolleyes:

[Kris M]

you have rubber fuel lines to join the copper sections to the FPR, or fuel pump