fostersice

iTrader: (1)

hi guys

please help

been looking on the web for tips on running fuel lines in my escort mk2 rs2000 fitted with cosworth engine

anyway

going what i found on the wed ive gone out and got my self 10m of 6mm bradied hose and fittings

just got home from work and looked at the alloy tank in the boot and the 6mm hose doesnt fit over the fitting sticking out of the tank

have i asked for the wrong hose?

have i got the wrong info of the web

please help

MARTIN KELSON

Hi
I run fuel lines inside my, dare i say on this forum...........Nova.

I would say you need dash 6 (-6), not 6mm hose.

One think i would say if you can afford it go for the fuel hose that has a plastic coating over the brade. Braded fuel lines allows fuel vapour to seep through and makes the car stink!!! The plastic coated is about 3 times the price though.



If you look here it tells you sizes http://www.bgcmotorsport.co.uk/newfuel.html

-6 hose is actually 8.73mm internal which is probably more like what you need.

Cheers

Martin

fostersice

iTrader: (1)

thats where ive gone wrong lol
6mm not -6

not good lol try and take it back tomorrow

fostersice

iTrader: (1)

where can i get plastic covered braided hose just want to do it right first time

MARTIN KELSON

No worries mate.
Just measure the external diameter of the pipe your trying to go over to make sure it matches up with -6

Dont want to be responsible if i've given duff info

MARTIN KELSON

Just had a scoot around the web but cant find it.

Can see mentions of it on GTR furum etc.

I think its either PTFE or Teflon coated you need.

If you ask your hose supplier i'am sure they can advise.
When i was offered it from my supplier it came out if i remember about £70 per metre!!!!!!!

fostersice

iTrader: (1)

wow £70 per metre at 10metre £700 thats not good

Retro Al

iTrader: (1)

Yes you will need teflon coated if running inside the car

tabetha

Use OPA, no smell, cheap as chips, VERY tough and resistant to all oils/fuels, and can take air pressure, so use as other things like air comp hose etc, will be rated at 25 bar.
tabetha