Replacig the fuel pipes

Discussion in 'Mech Tech' started by Tootall, Sep 20, 2011.

  1. Hi all

    Going to put the bus in for all fuel pipes to be replaced. The engine will be coming out as we want the clutch replacing while its in.
    Want the filler pipe to tank and from the tank to the carbs (including filter) replacing. Are there any others that should be getting replaced?

    Cheers

    (its a standard 1974 1800 without the filler flap if that makes any difference)
     
  2. Tank > Filter > Pump > Carb(s) no filter in engine bay!

    Use proper rubber pipe, not overbraided or steel braided!

    Use PROPER fuel clips, not Jubilees

    Other one to check - put your hand up the wheel-well and feel for 2 horizontal metal pipes joined with a rubber pipe. If it is split or dust, replace it! Not an easy job, vaseline is your friend :)

    Regards, Ade.
     
  3. Cheers mate :)

    Not doing it myself, dont have anywhere to work on the bus sadly

    I take it you mean the offside rear wheel well? Is this the metal/rubber connection from the filler to the tank? If so, its on the list!
     
  4. You can do this outside on a dry day - it helps to have ramps and a spotter. The pipe from the tank to the filter is the nasty one to do! - you will get soaked hence you need a spotter to help pass buckets, tools etc. Plug your ears and wear goggles too - dont want petrol in dem places!

    The pipe I mean is the one on the lhs of the engine bay - turn your left hand palm upwars, raise it up behind wheel well until you feel a thin metal pipe running horizontally. draw your arm back till you feel a rubber tube. run fingers over tube further back, and you will feel the other metal pipe that the tube joins. If that pipe is split or crusty, it will leak fuel/vapour when you corner with a full tank. Replace it with similar pipe and use vaseline to grease the metal pipes. It is a boostard of a job but so worth it. I once checked this for someone and found a spare key in a magnetic box up there which had probably been there for 20 years...

    You can also remove the pop-off tinlid in the engine bay to have a good grope of the filler pipe to check for cracks. Easy job to check.

    I once paid a company to replace my filter, they tore my fuel lines and left it like that. Garages (can) suck.
     
  5. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    Easiest way to get to that piece of pipe us to remove the rear nearside light cluster and reach through! Removes the need for double jointed elbows!
     
  6. Pffft. Pussy.

    ;D
     
  7. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    Yep, with really unbendy elbows!!
    :)
     

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