Apologies - I know this is the most talked about subject second only to ‘which oil?’, but it’s time to change the fuel lines again. I did lots of research on the last set I fitted two or three years ago (R9, ethanol in fuel etc) but they still haven’t lasted and now have the beginnings of longitudinal cracks. It’s a Type 4, running on original PDSIT Solexes, so 5.5mm ID hose is needed. So, what’s best?
Good luck with this thread! Il start the controversy.... Codan stuff from JK has never split for me. But I do make sure it's away from hot bits (as far as is possible anyway)
There's still some R6 stuff between filter and electric pump in engine bay and also on to pressure regulator... from memory would have been from Heritage 4 years ago.......still fine. Changed to Gates for everywhere else, but used 6mm and does look squashed around clips. I think route of pipework is a big factor in its deterioration.
Well, thank you everyone - two votes for Gates, one for Advanced Fluid Solutions, Codran, Coline Goodridge and whatever JK serve up. Not much in the way of consensus there then. I’d love to go for Gates, but the size bothers me. I really just want to do a push fit on all the breather connections, so I think 6mm will be too sloppy. Going to have to make a decision... hmmm.. AFS it’s is. Cheers all
Only one to be safe with is FPM bio fuel hose. expensive but cheaper in the long run. https://www.brickwerks.co.uk/t3-par...-system/fuel-hose-ethanol-bio-safe-5-5mm.html Or if you want to get your Necter points. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/100-BIO-...hash=item3a7b9f6d9a:m:maMS093uMOcKpDlojI3bD6A
Tank outlet’s likely to be 5.6mm, but true 6mm (not 1/4”) should clamp up nicely. If you’ve got ICTs, I’d say 8mm, but best to measure up (my Dells are 8mm). Can use the filter as an adapter, or get a blue nylon Tefen adaptor from fleaBay.
So on the subject of all things fuel I've just unearthed my fuel breathers and filler tube. 1. Who ever says you can do the job with just using the paint lid as access is a dirty fibber....... 2. 40 year old breather pipe can grow mushrooms. The 90deg rubber connection had completely gone