Quick 'how to' replace fuel lines

[GT500]

Let Gt500 replace them. He likes doing it.

Its true!

I take pride in getting them all perfectly straight!

I have some to do on monday, I will take some pics of what you should be aiming for!

[BRY]

I want to reserve the quoted price for my avant and coupe before you get a rush in.

[Error404]

I take pride in getting them all perfectly straight!
!

Glad its not just me that is that retentive

[S2central.net]

Mine look worse than Steve's... but only just started leaking last week.

[Error404]

the acid test is whether you would feel comfiortable holding a match to them

[Fat Audi 80]

My worst fear is one of them suddenly splitting and pissing petrol at pressure on to the neighbouring hot stainless steel exhaust. I think the car would be a fire about in about 2 minutes!

[Fat Audi 80]

Attached are the Wade instructions...

[Jamo]

Its true!

I take pride in getting them all perfectly straight!

I have some to do on monday, I will take some pics of what you should be aiming for!

But what's your price?

[S2central.net]

Do we really need to worry about using these WADE connectors - are they so much better than generic / noname fittings ?

There is a liquid PTFE sealant available from FROSTS that is designed to make such connections more robust. Often used on air line fittings on trucks I believe.

As to fuel line bursting - tis a worry but I remember a thing on TG years ago where I think it was Tiff who did a test to camera by spraying various liquids onto a hot exhaust manifold. Petrol didn't ignite - but brake fluid went up in a great burst of flame.

[Fat Audi 80]

At 1.90 each I figure they are not THAT expensive. I have just spent about £80 on rust preventer and paint!

Also they look like they will be easy to fit and then forget.

I will let you know how I get on with these next week...

[S2central.net]

Its not the cost here - just the fuss factor about WADE...

[Error404]

If hydraulic fittings are not made to good tolerances (which cheapo / no-name tend to be) then they don't seal properly, simple as.
If a jobs worth doing......

[S-Express]

As the person who started the 'Wade' requirement I think I should just say, I'm sure it wont matter if you use an alternative, but all I know is that they were the ones recomended by a trusted supplier of mine and I can vouch for their quality.
Last thing you want is to put a duff connector on that not only leaks but knackers your nice, new & straight piping because you have to fit another bit!

[Fat Audi 80]

/\ /\ /\ /\ And a big thank you to the OP for starting this thread. It made a daunting job look a lot lot easier.

[Chris P]

Picked up my car on Tuesday from Rob (GT500) who kindly replaced all my fuel lines, filter and fuel pump. To say he has done a neat job is a big understatement. So, a big thanks Rob