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 donovan
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| posted on July 25th, 2010 at 01:00 PM |
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fuel line
just wondering what is the best quality fuel hose and correct size for a late type 3
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| posted on July 25th, 2010 at 04:56 PM |
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carby or fuel injected model?
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donovan
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| posted on July 25th, 2010 at 07:05 PM |
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carby
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| posted on July 25th, 2010 at 09:34 PM |
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Im not sure as in quality or variations when it comes to fuel hose.
i didnt think there was too many,to tell ya the truth.
But i just went to my local auto store and purchased a roll of the right diameter
to fit.If there is an old piece on there, take it with you and try to match the size.
All depends on what you want for your vehicle really.
Hope that helps.
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 posted on July 25th, 2010 at 09:37 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by donovan
just wondering what is the best quality fuel hose and correct size for a late type 3
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just buy the best You can....
Most auto shops sell it... if it has a brand on it its usually OK..
I don't like the cotton covered stuff, as You cannot see if it cracks.... until it leaks....
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| posted on July 25th, 2010 at 09:55 PM |
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Make sure all the hoses are clamped at the carbs and fuel pump. Best to pull the old pressed in tubes from the carbs and replace with screwed in ones
with a barb for gripping the hose. Use some tie wire to keep the clamped hoses to the fuel pump safe as well. 6mm bore hose if you can get it.
Many places still try to sell the 1/4" hose.
DH
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| posted on July 25th, 2010 at 11:02 PM |
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5mm hose, don't fit imperial.
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| posted on July 25th, 2010 at 11:52 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by matberry
5mm hose, don't fit imperial.
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Couldn't remember the VW size Matt! Thought 6 but that's the size of the tubes. 5mm makes it stick on as it did/ should. Don't know if there's
any 3/16" (4.8mm) around. They told us the country was metric from 1972 and yet there's so much imperial around still, no doubt from the Merkin
suppliers. 6mm is ok if all clamped properly.
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| posted on July 26th, 2010 at 05:22 AM |
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thanks everyone. gonna be starting up my new squareback after it has been sitting for four years.
(now without petrol leaking everywhere) i will post some pics soon.
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| posted on July 26th, 2010 at 07:20 AM |
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I have tested the fuel line you can purchase from Pirtek
its is suitable from Unleaded and E10 fuels as well
It come in 8 and 6 mm size which will suit VW also its High Pressure for fuel injection
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