fuel line upgrade / protection

[adyw]

Gents,
I need an opinion, I think it's time I replaced my fuel lines just for safety. I currently have them cover in heat sleave for obvious heat protection.
They then follow the usual route down the back of the engine.

My question is when I replace them has anybody fitted the following
http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinest...
My thinking is they might protect the pipes, but I am worried the braid will get hot and not protect the pipes. or do I go with the braid with heat sleave over the top.

or.
has anybody fitted one of these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/10mm-3%2F8%22-Barbed-Elbow-T... so that you can run the fuel lines straight down the back of the engine from the fuel rail, hence avoiding the hot areas and still cover them in heat sleave. ( and if anybody knows where to find this fitting in metal(I can't find one to save my life, not kean on plastic)
opinion please

[adyw]

anybody !

[dnb]

I used this:

http://www.speedflowshop.co.uk/400-series-push-on-...

And the proper fittings to go with it.

[adyw]

thanks,
it seams like the tube can be used for small bends, did you follow the usual route or tight bend from the rail and straight down the back.

[dnb]

adyw said:

thanks,
it seams like the tube can be used for small bends, did you follow the usual route or tight bend from the rail and straight down the back.

I reversed the flow through my fuel rail when I put in the aftermarket fuel pressure regulator. This meant that I didn't end up with fuel lines crossing the chassis. I therefore ended up with very different bends to normal.

[jelly400]

adyw - be careful using the braided steel hose if you plan to run it through the passenger compartment - it is very strong and fire resistant but it releases vapours and the interior will smell of fuel.

[adyw]

Thanks for that. I just wanted general opinion, I am just planning on replacing the old hoses with new and not through the passenger compartment.
Have found this product that is a little ott with heat resistance properties up to 232*c but better to be safe than sorry.

http://www.speedflowshop.co.uk/200-series-teflon-h...

[hiltonig]

Quinny said:

adyw said:

anybody !

FWIW... My view is that people over egg the fuel pipe thing

We all know that if the pipe splits, fuel at high pressure will be sprayed all around the engine bay.. with inevitable results


I use high quality, high pressure fuel hose, suitable for fuel injection... Routed carefully, and cliped with "proper" petrol pipe clips...

I don't see the need for anything else

so which hose did you use ???? I would still keep the copper pipe but use better quality hoses up to the fuel rail and to the petrol pump ?

Edited by hiltonig on Wednesday 10th February 17:37