Fuel Lines - Checks

[Cod_Almighty]

I heard on many of occasions that you should check your fuel lines often and before any big trips. Is there an "Idiots guide for checking fuel lines" out there that i could use as a guide?

Cod

 

[caesar]

Braided or unbraided?

Just check for kinks etc. see if they are going brittle

If your unsure of the state of them, it might be worth replacing them.

 

[Loxy]

If in doubt replace them & use decent quality fuel injection hose not the cotton overbraided stuff as its difficult to tell if its split - only costs a couple of quid and you know where you are then.
Check all connections have well fitted proper fuel hose clips, not jubilee clips & replace the fuel filter -my pref is for placing it under the tank near the outlet as its one less connection in the engine bay. Make sure its all routed away from anything hot & that its not going to rub on the tinware etc.

 

[Tofufi]

The fuel lines on my bus looked like this when I bought it... :shock:

ANY sign of splits or perishing (mine is an extreme example!) means the hose should be replaced asap. Perishing is most likely to occur at the ends of the line, where the clamps tighten onto it.

 

[Araon]

for the sake of sub 20 notes replace it....peace of mind and then just a quick cursory check at maint intervals should surfice.... and try to avoid the outer braided hose as you really get no idea of how the rubbers holding up...

 

[Anonymous]

Check out T2 customs, who do a great kit for replacing the lot: http://www.t2customs.co.uk/FuelPipeKitSalePage.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; including filter, flexi hose, rigid pipe and proper clips.
I've just done mine, and apart from the slight soaking in petrol as the old one cumbled (dodgy cotton overbraided) it was fairly easy.