Fuel lines and oil hoses
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Bit of stupid question i guess but here goes.
I'm going to replace all my oil hoses, fuel lines and speedo sensor on Sunday.
Anybody got some tips or tricks on this?
Should I try to fill the oil hoses before installing them? so the oil pump doesn't run without oil?
Maybe give it a few cranks with the ignition fuse out?
Any advice would be appreciated
I'm going to replace all my oil hoses, fuel lines and speedo sensor on Sunday.
Anybody got some tips or tricks on this?
Should I try to fill the oil hoses before installing them? so the oil pump doesn't run without oil?
Maybe give it a few cranks with the ignition fuse out?
Any advice would be appreciated
Whilst getting new oil hoses might as well fit an oilstat? I did back fill the hose to the pump when I fitted mine as I had them all off
As for fuel hoses easy enough. The ones in the rear arches one either side on my car. Fuel return drivers side and from pump passengers side are not the most accessible in fact very hard dumpy spanners are needed even then are impossible.
Change fuel filter at the same time as hoses will be off.
I put spiral wrap on the oil pump to filter hose as it used to rub a bit.
I even added a test point into a sandwich plate to check the oil pressure should my gauge go wrong.
As for fuel hoses easy enough. The ones in the rear arches one either side on my car. Fuel return drivers side and from pump passengers side are not the most accessible in fact very hard dumpy spanners are needed even then are impossible.
Change fuel filter at the same time as hoses will be off.
I put spiral wrap on the oil pump to filter hose as it used to rub a bit.
I even added a test point into a sandwich plate to check the oil pressure should my gauge go wrong.
pmessling said:
Whilst getting new oil hoses might as well fit an oilstat? I did back fill the hose to the pump when I fitted mine as I had them all off
As for fuel hoses easy enough. The ones in the rear arches one either side on my car. Fuel return drivers side and from pump passengers side are not the most accessible in fact very hard dumpy spanners are needed even then are impossible.
Change fuel filter at the same time as hoses will be off.
I put spiral wrap on the oil pump to filter hose as it used to rub a bit.
I even added a test point into a sandwich plate to check the oil pressure should my gauge go wrong.
Got the fuel filter but forgot the oil stat.As for fuel hoses easy enough. The ones in the rear arches one either side on my car. Fuel return drivers side and from pump passengers side are not the most accessible in fact very hard dumpy spanners are needed even then are impossible.
Change fuel filter at the same time as hoses will be off.
I put spiral wrap on the oil pump to filter hose as it used to rub a bit.
I even added a test point into a sandwich plate to check the oil pressure should my gauge go wrong.
Thanks for the tip
Spiral wrap and sandwich plate is a good idea.
I am attempting to change the rear fuel lines on mine at the moment after discovering some leaks.
So does anyone have any tips for getting the filter to the hard pipe that runs up the body connection undone? I can't budge it and I am just bending the hard pipe. I have drained the tank and am starting to be tempted to get some heat on it (still not convinced this is a good idea!).
Also I want to change the pipe that comes out of the tank to the pump. Is this a fuel tank out job? If so I have one of the top nuts that is just spinning the bolt head. Should these be bonded into the fibreglass or is it exposed on the other side? I have the same problem with the bolts for the fuel filter bracket. Are they into rivnuts by any chance?
So does anyone have any tips for getting the filter to the hard pipe that runs up the body connection undone? I can't budge it and I am just bending the hard pipe. I have drained the tank and am starting to be tempted to get some heat on it (still not convinced this is a good idea!).
Also I want to change the pipe that comes out of the tank to the pump. Is this a fuel tank out job? If so I have one of the top nuts that is just spinning the bolt head. Should these be bonded into the fibreglass or is it exposed on the other side? I have the same problem with the bolts for the fuel filter bracket. Are they into rivnuts by any chance?
Fuel pipe from tank to pump can be done in situ.
Cut the silicone away from the tank end to reveal
A jubilee clip, cut the clip with a saw blade if you cannot
Access the clip screw. Reseal with silicone 'bung'
I would destroy the filter to save the hardline!
Threads probably corroded
Good luck, two messy pita jobs!
Cut the silicone away from the tank end to reveal
A jubilee clip, cut the clip with a saw blade if you cannot
Access the clip screw. Reseal with silicone 'bung'
I would destroy the filter to save the hardline!
Threads probably corroded
Good luck, two messy pita jobs!
ukkid35 said:
There's nothing trivial about that job, if you can complete it in a single day then you're a hero.
If you need a Speedo Sensor, let me know. I have them available at a fraction of the usual cost. I usually have an advert in the PH classifieds, but sometimes it lapses.
Really? Damn it! Just paid the full fat £80 because i couldn't find it anywhere else If you need a Speedo Sensor, let me know. I have them available at a fraction of the usual cost. I usually have an advert in the PH classifieds, but sometimes it lapses.
Don't worry, I'll bring one with me in early Oct, yours FOC so you can keep it as a spare - because your replacement will fail eventually.
Fortunately the alternative is much more sensitive, so it doesn't need to be so close to the reluctor ring - mine is 1mm away! That way it lasts much longer, even if your diff has loads of runout like mine. The other tip (courtesy of Joolz) is to mount it on the passenger side like the later cars as the diff is less subject to wear on that side.
Fortunately the alternative is much more sensitive, so it doesn't need to be so close to the reluctor ring - mine is 1mm away! That way it lasts much longer, even if your diff has loads of runout like mine. The other tip (courtesy of Joolz) is to mount it on the passenger side like the later cars as the diff is less subject to wear on that side.
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