V8s fuel pipe

[Bigpagey1]

I have just been reading the steve Heath bible and I have got to the fuel pipe section. As a precaution I have checked mine and I think it is the original one and is weeping, a slight smell of fuel and traces of fuel on the fingertips. I have taken a picture and it seems very close to the exhaust system, even though it has heat shield on it, this cannot be the best way to locate it. ( I know welcome to Tvr ownership) has anybody replaced this with a braided system and truncated it away from the exhausts? The first of many questions I am sure. Chris

[Bigpagey1]

New braided fuel hose fitted and now out of the way of the exhaust. Onto the next job of rear brake calumets and the handbrake.

[Bigpagey1]

I agree that the design is piss poor, I have some heat shield which I shall be wrapping around the hose just in case. It is rated to +150 degrees so it should be ok anyway, better to be safe, at least it is not leaking fuel onto the exhaust now!!!!