Fuel Hose Replacement - Useful Source

[Bobrick]

One of the tasks I've needed to do is replace the ageing fuel hose network with it's many repairs and perished hoses.

Whilst trawling the internet for a source of the required hoses I came across Hose World Ltd. (www.hoseworld.com). I am no way affiliated with them, but they were the only reasonably priced source for all the fuel hose my wedge required, all 3 diameters.

Just thought it may be of use to some of you?

[mrzigazaga]

Hi Mate...I use them all the time..They are very helpful if you need to call them and prices are good..BUT..if you need the 2" (51mm) filler hose connection to tank dont buy the one with the steel helix inside it..Hose world are the only people that sell Fluorosilicone hose which is silicone on the outside and nitrile liner internally, Its not advertised as its not cheap..£50 per metre but its good stuff..No wire so it clamps tight...Cheers...Ziga

[Bobrick]

I'd not thought of the filler hose, is this something to look out for?

She has only had a couple of gallons through the hose in the last couple of years, didn't notice any leaks from the filler or the tanks.

[mrzigazaga]

It should be ok..But if you ever need to change it then dont use marine hose or the stuff with a steel helix as it WILL leak...Ziga

[johntom]

Hi
fuel pipe replacment is on my jobs list, what lengths and diameters of the hose are required to complete the job?
many thanks

[Bobrick]

As I'm rapidly learning no Wedge is the same, but for my car I bought:

2m of 1" ID for the tank to swirl pot sections.
2m of 5/8" ID for the swirl pot to pump section.
10m of high pressure 5/16" ID for the pump to injectors via the filter and back.

I suspect this is way to much but it came to so little I'm happy to have some spare to allow for cock-ups.

[Grady]

What's wrong with marine fuel hose for un-pressurized applications? Just curious since that's a good place to get 5/8" hose. Grady

[mrzigazaga]

Grady said:

What's wrong with marine fuel hose for un-pressurized applications? Just curious since that's a good place to get 5/8" hose. Grady

Hi Grady...I meant to say dont buy 50-51mmID marine hose as it will/does leak if submerged in fuel so using it for the filler neck and central join for the two tanks is not advisable, This was advised to me from a marine hose supplier..Any smaller sizes should be ok but 2" fuel hose is not a common size for automotive applications..Marine and aircraft only so a good 2"ID fuel hose is not cheap....I have had countless problems with marine hose and other 2" fuel hoses, If they have a steel helix inside them they will NOT clamp down as tight as you need...I have eventually found a company that sell Fluorosilicone fuel hose which is a silicone hose with a nitrile inner layer and does not have the steel helix and clamps down really well...Hope this helps..Cheers...Ziga

[voltage_maxx]

Just a thought chaps - I'm an avid Land-Rover enthusiast too.
Pretty much every landy ever made has a long section of hose from the filler to the tank, I've not measured, but I bet that's about a 2" bore.
I reckon one of those might be worth a shot, especially as landy bits are dirt cheap in comparison!
It'll probably be too long, and might have a bend in the wrong place, but I'd think there'd be enough in a pipe to chop out for what's needed (from memory)?

Have a look for SIII 109/110/90 filler hose - see what you come up with

[mrzigazaga]

mrzigazaga said:

Fluorosilicone hose which is silicone on the outside and nitrile liner internally,

Hi peeps..Just an update on this..I have a feeling that the nitrile inner of the fluorosilicone is way too thin and fuel may be seeping through although there is no visible signs...Again i have had petrol smells coming from the filler neck to tank joining section...I have now found a nitrile fuel hose that is for use with unleaded fuels and has no steel helix and is a lot cheaper than the fluorosilicone..It looks very similar to the old stock part that came off..
The company that i have found is called Lantech solutions ltd..
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=l...

Here is the original hose:




Here is the new version...Also with a textile reinforcement:...Product code:H-T650AA-2"




I will post the result once fitted...cheers...Ziga

[mrzigazaga]

Hi peeps...Well i took the filler neck apart again and noticed that the breather fittings on the actual filler neck had what looked like quick steel around them..I scrapped it off and underneath it there was an oily deposit..Fuel..I have cleaned it up and put some fuel resistant 2 part epoxy putty around them and replaced the hose with the new piece and i must say so far no smells..The fluorosilicone hose smelt of fuel on the outside of it so my guess is it was a culmination of fuel seeping through the hose and fuel seeping from the breather fittings..I will at some point get them re-soldered but for now it seems to of done the trick..Cheers...Ziga

[mgpete]

Hi & thanks to you all for great help as I looked on ebay & googled but didn't find anything. I know from past experience that hose like this is re-inforced so is crucial in getting a good 'push on' fit. I will contact
Lantech tomorrow Ziga with your H-T650AA-2" product code which should do the trick.
Thanks once again all for taking the time & trouble to help, much appreciated, Pete

[Mr Tank]

Hi Mark

The hose you are showing is just standard 2" fuel hose, its not a problem to get, any decent motor factor can get it, I just don't understand the problem you keep have getting things like that!

Ref your repair mate, don't mess about with poxy this etc get it repaird properly, that is some of your problems you patch things get it done properly!

Especially if you are doing this major upgrade!

Andy

[mrzigazaga]

Mr Tank said:

Hi Mark

The hose you are showing is just standard 2" fuel hose, its not a problem to get, any decent motor factor can get it, I just don't understand the problem you keep have getting things like that!

Ref your repair mate, don't mess about with poxy this etc get it repaird properly, that is some of your problems you patch things get it done properly!

Especially if you are doing this major upgrade!

Andy

Hi Andy..The 2" fuel hose is not something that regular motor factors can get as its not used on any other vehicle..Maybe the motor factors are different where you live but i could not get any that size for love nor money!..The marine applications for fuel hose that size are different now as the law has changed as regards to fuel hoses for boats and they have to have a steel helix/wire running through them...I didnt use the epoxy putty as i sorted it a while back with the new fuel delivery hose and some decent norma high torque clips..I was putting the clips too far back on the hose previously causing it to flare at the end and leak..I have had no issues with it since...Cheers...Ziga

[jmorgan]

I found a problem with the local factors as well. "Maybe several years ago" was one reply, "no call for it anymore so we don't."

[adam quantrill]

mrzigazaga said:

Maybe the motor factors are different where you live but i could not get any that size for love nor money!

Mark, I think you'll find that in our region of the country, not only are our hoses bigger, but our nuts are too!

[mrzigazaga]

Sounds like a load of bk's to me....