Supercharged Split fuel feed line, where's best for replacement?

[Lukeyboi89]

Hi all,

The fuel feed line to the fuel filter has split, so I need to replace it.

Can you / is it worthwhile upgrading this?

Or is an oem part ok? Bearing in mind it is forged and super charged.

And where would I be able to source these pieces?

Cheers.

Ps tried to use search function on mobile to no avail...

 

[Lukeyboi89]

http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t612/lukeybo89/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150831_141942565_zpsc6f6979e.jpg

If someone could edit the above link to embed the pic, mobile site playing up..

 

[jpstyper]

There you go

 

[jpstyper]

Also I seen on ctro a bit ago someone selling full length braided fuel lines if that helps

 

[Lukeyboi89]

Cheers mate, Something like this?

http://www.tegiwaimports.com/select-car/honda/dc5/fueling/an-6-8-10-12-45-stainless-steel-braided-fuel-line-hose-1m.html

Anyone know what length I will need, and is there a how to?

 

[Lukeyboi89]

Any ideas chaps? Need car running asap

 

[jpstyper]

That hose will work but as far as length just measure your car and add a bit that's all I did with another car

 

[Lukeyboi89]

That hose will work but as far as length just measure your car and add a bit that's all I did with another car

im a bit of a noob mate so wouldnt even know where to follow the line as it disappears under the car...

and the car is stuck at a family members house as i work away in the week so i cant get access to measure it anyway.

surely someone must of replaced this part

 

[jpstyper]

Never changed lines on dc5 but usually that rubber pipe will come from the top of the tank to a hard plastic pipe under the car depends where the join is as you may have to drop the tank

 

[L_s_i]

If you want to do it properly upgrade it to braided lines and AN fittings.

 

[Lukeyboi89]

If you want to do it properly upgrade it to braided lines and AN fittings.

The one I linked above is braided correct?

What are AN fittings and is there and advantage?

 

[Chelt_scene]

Out of interest how have you done your fuel pump and fuel return lines?

 

[Lukeyboi89]

Out of interest how have you done your fuel pump and fuel return lines?

was done by previous owner mate so cant comment!

need this fixed asap lads

 

[FireDance]

Best thing to do is call Speedflow. Ask for Faye. She will help you with the fittings & what is best for your application. BUT you do need to know the size of the thread & the length of hose first. Can't you get someone to measure it for you?


http://www.speedflowshop.co.uk/


Also might be worth asking the previous owner if they can help at all? Or the garage they used?

 

[Lukeyboi89]

Best thing to do is call Speedflow. Ask for Faye. She will help you with the fittings & what is best for your application. BUT you do need to know the size of the thread & the length of hose first. Can't you get someone to measure it for you?


http://www.speedflowshop.co.uk/


Also might be worth asking the previous owner if they can help at all? Or the garage they used?

cheers for that

previous owner is confident its AN6, and that 3 metres would be enough, sound about right?

is it a simple swap job or is there more to it than that?

 

[Lukeyboi89]

update, gonna attempt this myself, previous owner says its an easy change over which is good!

will i need to de pressurize the fuel rail before removing the hose? and how is it re-pressurized?

thanks

 

[dave7368]

there wont be much pressure in there if you leave it a while after shutting off the engine, just wrap a bit of rag round the fitting as you take it off to catch any spills, the electric pump will self prime the system after, when you turn the ignition on..

 

[Lukeyboi89]

perfect cheers mate,

next question, mechanic mate said that i need a specific fitting to attach the hose to the filter, however previous it was jubilee clip which isnt the best of course, anyone know what kind of fitting i will need?