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Post by Tim Goddard on Jul 15, 2022 6:28:16 GMT
I need to replace my tank supply and return pipes. What is the correct size for both please?
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Jul 15, 2022 9:02:53 GMT
8mm or 5/16" if you can get it
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Post by Tim Goddard on Jul 15, 2022 14:15:40 GMT
8mm or 5/16" if you can get it Thank you Phil |
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Post by lagain on Jul 15, 2022 21:02:03 GMT
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Post by Tim Goddard on Jul 16, 2022 9:59:44 GMT
Thanks for the link. I was trying to keep the original nylon, rather than go down the braided, or rubber route. As Phil pointed out, that it's very difficult to get hold of. Wadhams do it, but it's not cheap. |
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Jul 16, 2022 13:48:13 GMT
8mm nylon fuel line was available from motor factors last time I looked but not 5/16th"
I also have a roll of 5/16" Kunifer ready to fit I have had for over 50 years!
Some will be horrified but 8mm COPPER microbore central heating is also used. Some has been fitted to our P4 for over 20 year. It must be clipped to avoid work-hardening (as with copper brake lines)
Note that old nylon tubing becomes brittle in parts with age and a stone can shatter it
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Post by Tim Goddard on Jul 16, 2022 14:48:35 GMT
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Jul 16, 2022 15:00:13 GMT
Yes that was the stuff - just make sure you ask them to confirm its suitable for both E5 and E10 fuels. (as it is Nylon it should be!) |
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Jul 16, 2022 15:10:09 GMT
PS warm the ends in HOT water to push it on the old unions. This soften it and tighten up when it cools. No clips should be required but definitely do not use worm-drive (eg Jubilee) clips
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Post by Tim Goddard on Jul 16, 2022 16:29:44 GMT
PS warm the ends in HOT water to push it on the old unions. This soften it and tighten up when it cools. No clips should be required but definitely do not use worm-drive (eg Jubilee) clips I used a heat gun in the past on a low setting and that seemed to work just fine. Cheers Phil. |
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Post by Tim Goddard on Jul 18, 2022 9:12:00 GMT
Yes that was the stuff - just make sure you ask them to confirm its suitable for both E5 and E10 fuels. (as it is Nylon it should be!) I called racing lines this morning to double check their product is compatible with E5/E10 fuels and they confirmed that it is. |
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