Started my car up today,put it outside the garage and let it run up to operating temp.I notice my small fuel hose that runs from the fuel rail to the fuel pressure regulator has perrished,leaking out fuel...lucky I noticed it now as this is a big fire hazard,I know owners to have this happen and has had disasterous results.
Anyway lucky i spotted it when the bonnet was open and the car was only ticking over.
Has anyone got a spare fuel pipe that they would sell me or anyone know the size so i can go and purchase some fuel hose?

Many thanks.Lee.

 

It has a Finis number and is reinforced, not sure if it's NLA now though.

I forget the size, but it will be on here, if you search for it, I made my own, the hose I had was rated way above the operating pressure.

With the 4x4 this was revised (With 85% of changes) and the reg was fixed to the rail.

Martin

 

I used fuel injection 8mm hose and correct fuel pipe type jubilee clips.
It is the main cause of 2wd engine fires and as a rule I change it every couple of years to be safe and carry a fire extinguisher.

 

Thanks for the info,yes I agree,does cause most engine fires with 2wd cars.
Would you consider using metal braided hose?
I will replace it before it's back on the road for sure.

CheeRS.Lee.

 

how about a 4wd one lee ,as said attatched to the rail so eliminates the problem

 

You would need a 4x4 plenum as well the bolt pattern is different.

 

I had braided on mine before I went aeroquip and had no issues

Steve

 

Nice idea,did that on my last 3dr funnily enough.

I won't change it this time as I have a big boy inlet on the car.

Yes I meant earoquip sorry Steve,well braided or aeroquip but I think I may well go with the aeroquip for this.

CheeRS.Lee.