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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Nino on 27 August 2013, 23:15

Title: DIY braided fuel lines
Post by: Nino on 27 August 2013, 23:15

Hey guys, seeing as I am having a complete and utter nightmare finding myself stainless steel braided fuel lines for my engine, I have decided to look into making my own, I found this....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stainless-Steel-Braided-Hose-Rubber-Over-Braid-Fuel-Line-Hose-Petrol-OverBraid-/270955419316?pt=UK_DIY_Materials_Plumbing_MJ&var=570075585064&hash=item3f163396b4

looks like it will do the job, however I am unsure of what Diameter the pipe needs to be, also Im thinking I could use the same pipe for my coolent, again im not knowing the Dia of the pipe so any help would be great :)

Title: Re: DIY braided fuel lines
Post by: Nino on 28 August 2013, 09:59

Anyone  :huh:

Title: Re: DIY braided fuel lines
Post by: Wayne on 28 August 2013, 10:52

With the pressures involved I would leave the fuel lines to a specialist.

Title: Re: DIY braided fuel lines
Post by: Nino on 28 August 2013, 11:23

Okie dokie, thanks Wayne, any recommendations?

Title: Re: DIY braided fuel lines
Post by: Wayne on 28 August 2013, 21:02

Quote from: Nino on 28 August 2013, 11:23

Okie dokie, thanks Wayne, any recommendations?

Might be worth having a word with Rhyso but a good hose supplier should be able to help.

Title: Re: DIY braided fuel lines
Post by: notenoughtime on 28 August 2013, 21:05

Abbey hose or pirtex would be able to supply what you need, measure what you want and thread sizes on the end and they will make what you need, I used these on a 3dr cossie race car many years ago.

Title: Re: DIY braided fuel lines
Post by: Wayne on 28 August 2013, 21:09

Quote from: notenoughtime on 28 August 2013, 21:05

Abbey hose or pirtex would be able to supply what you need, measure what you want and thread sizes on the end and they will make what you need, I used these on a 3dr cossie race car many years ago.

Not sure on Pirtek these days as HSE limits them a little as to what they can and cannot do.

Title: Re: DIY braided fuel lines
Post by: EsSeX dAn on 31 August 2013, 23:50

how about this stuff. ebay item 330528721461 its basically what your looking for, you can get finisher end bits that finish things nicley. hope that helps!

Title: Re: DIY braided fuel lines
Post by: Nino on 01 September 2013, 07:10

That does look good, what do others think? What finisher bits would you recommend?