Fake R9 fuel hose

[Plan B]

I know this has been discussed before but just to emphasise the point about making sure you use genuine and right spec fuel injection hose here are some pictures of hose I've had to replace after only 2 years on the car. The hose wasn't even in the hot under-bonnet area - it was the fuel pump to fuel filter length. How anyone can sell this stuff passing off as ethanol resistant pressure hose is beyond me.

[Aussie John]

What markings were on the hose? I have just ordered some goodyear r9 but I'm never confident that it's ok.

[steveo3002]

it is a worry...how do you be sure you are buying the proper stuff

[Plan B]

Here's the marking on the failed length of hose...

[Plan B]

Here's the marking on the failed length of hose...

[Aussie John]

People who make this hose are right ba**ards, this could kill someone not just burn your car.

[phillpot]

Goodyear or Gates and you should be fine.


Oh, and some proper fuel pipe clips

[Steve_D]

steveo3002 said:

it is a worry...how do you be sure you are buying the proper stuff

You only buy hose marked with a known, quality, manufacturer.
We use Gates Barricade.
For a more in depth read see the sticky thread at the top of the Chim forum.

Steve

[Aussie John]

Ended up with Goodyear for the 12mm and Continental for the 8mm.

[Rob_the_Sparky]

Seeing as some traders are being caught out by this as well I suspect you need to buy it from a well established supplier as well.

[Sardonicus]

Another source of the proper stuff http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/product.php/...