Copper fuel line

[philburch]

Rebuilding car after having chassi repainted , copper fuel lines are badley pitted and need replacing . My first question is , can the one which comes over the bell housing be made a bit longer to aid changing the flexible hose easier in the future , or is there a reason it finishes were it does . Second question , Have seen some copper pipe with a plastic sleeve covering it , anybody see any problems useing this as it would stop it corroding in the future .

[philburch]

Thank's for the replys ,think I will just make the copper pipe a bit longer so it will be easier to change the rubber one when needed . Copper pipe with plastic sleeve is advertised as 8mm o/d which is the same as on the car , if it is for central heating oil maybe not suitable for petrol.Why is the pipe to the carbon cannister all rubber and not part copper like the other two.