wheelsinsteadofhooves
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| posted on 24/2/05 at 09:36 PM |
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fuel pipe length
hi,
about to order fuel pipe for book standard locust (though may have zetec). how many meters fuel pipe will i need?
any experiance welcome. many thanks in advance.
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antonyg
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| posted on 24/2/05 at 09:47 PM |
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Got my fuel pipe from B&Q
10 mtrs of 8mm copper pipe in plumbing section for £11
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wheelsinsteadofhooves
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| posted on 24/2/05 at 09:49 PM |
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not bad idea, but guess would stilln need some flexi bits for the corners/matings.
good tip though,
thanks
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 24/2/05 at 09:56 PM |
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It'll bend no probs around a beer bottle diameter (theres always one handy) you can also solder it onto pipe fittings if you have the originals.
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Hellfire
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| posted on 24/2/05 at 11:44 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by antonyg
Got my fuel pipe from B&Q
10 mtrs of 8mm copper pipe in plumbing section for £11
Ditto... Durite rubber lined P Clips to secure it from Auto Electricians.
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NS Dev
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| posted on 25/2/05 at 08:29 AM |
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Ditto, but from Screwfix
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wheelsinsteadofhooves
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| posted on 25/2/05 at 08:51 AM |
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any issue with nylon p-clips? cheap as from maplins.
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indykid
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| posted on 25/2/05 at 09:47 AM |
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best not be. i've used loads of the buggers!
can't see any real reason for them to be frowned upon though
tom
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nick baker
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| posted on 25/2/05 at 11:22 AM |
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Polyamide plastics (Nylons)
..in the 3 most common forms (PA6, PA66, and PA11) are highly resistant to petrol and solvents. 
Though I can tell you that they don't stand up to Hydrogen Peroxide.... not that it should cause any probs for you!!
Some meshes in preliminary fuel filters are Nylon...
Enjoy,
N
Edited when I realised I couldn't spell....
[Edited on 25/2/05 by nick baker]
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nick baker
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| posted on 25/2/05 at 11:29 AM |
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If you want a true lo-cost option though, Vauxhauls use a plastic (and rather flexy)
fuel pipe... Try stripping the lines from a couple of Novas... that should see you getting it to the right places without too many problems..
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Danozeman
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| posted on 25/2/05 at 05:20 PM |
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I wondered about using the vauxhall fuel pipe idea but will probably use copper so its allnice and shiney when i build it..
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 25/2/05 at 07:18 PM |
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I tried the astra fuel line, and scrapped it in favour of galvanised 1x8mm steel. The plastic stuff tends to kink, and when it does, you cannot get it
out, probably OK for straight runs, but be careful of even the slightest curve
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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