I have a stock fuel line setup with braided hoses but would really like to replace them with modern fuel injection hose that's rated SAE J3OR14 T2.
Unfortunately, the smallest internal diameter I can find is 1/4". I'm worried that this will actually increase the risk of fire because it might be too large for the stock connections to the fuel line in the tunnel, fuel tank, and stock fuel pump.
I'd really appreciate any input!
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Most VW fittings are 6mm (.240 in.) !/$ in. (.250in.) will work, but I would use hose clamps at each connection as cheap insurance.... Most people with larger motors 1.8L. and up change to 5/16 in. line and fittings.... and the big boys go to 3/8 in. Changing to larger hose requires larger tubing usually run externaly under the car...
A little more work but there's always flaring the tubing and using AN fittings.
Thanks for the advice! I'll take the plunge and rely on "no pinch" hose clamps to make up for the size difference. I can't help but think that modern fuel hose should be less prone to deterioration than traditional rubber and braided cloth lines.
Nope.....they both degrade at about the same rate.
I use the best quality hose clamps i can get my hands on for every single fuel and oil line. same with the actual hose.
my $0.02
There is a "High Pressure" fuel line that is lined with what appears to be a nylon tube with a thin wall.... The stuff starts in 5/16in. size and can be had up to 1/2 in. Found it at Autozone and NAPA localy... Definetly requires clamps.
Nope.....they both degrade at about the same rate.
So is there any real benefit to using modern hose instead of the traditional braided cloth-covered fuel hose?
One of my concerns is about the age and quality control for the traditional cloth-covered stuff. I figured that there's probably a greater likelihood that the braided hose has been sitting around for quite awhile than, say, Gates Barricade hose.
Gates Barricade is not cheap and I don't want to buy it if it's not going to be any less of a potential fire hazard than the traditional stuff.
I converted the D to the AN fittings and steel line to a shorter hose that is up behind the fan shroud. away from heat and spark sources A safer and very neat upgrade.. WORTH THE TROUBLE! If for no other reason peace of mind that its safer
I'm not sure if its the rubber compounding now used in the fabric covered hose, or the alcohol blend they make us use, but fabric covered hose seems to have a greatly reduced lifespan than the stuff we used to get from VW OEM supply.... The nylon lined "High Pressure" hose does not react to alcohol blended fuels...
