UrS6 Fuel Line - Queries

[macspring]

1. Are urS6 fuel lines underneath the car still available ?

2. Is it better to make replacement ones in metal ?

3. Is it better to cut plastic sections of fuel lines from a later car in a breakers yard and use them ?

4. If you cut out the affected sections, how do you connect the new sections of pipe ?

5. Any BTDT links, photos, or experiences ?

6. Any replies could also apply to B4s ?

Could be a sticky if the replies keep to the point.

Thanks.

[UrS4boy]

1. Are urS6 fuel lines underneath the car still available ?

They are still available as a set of 3 over here at least, PN 4A0201544A

http://genuineaudiparts.com/parts/in...&siteid=214407

[Dybro]

If you also need new fuel hoses then buy the good stuff in the first place.
I have experienced that not all "fuel hoses" is good - I had one (at the fuel filter) that slowly where dissolved by the fuel and after 3 years it failed (yes, it was new when I put it on).

These are examples of the good stuff that will last long:
SAE J30R9, DIN 73379-3D, DIN 73379-4D (these ones has flouro-rubber on the inside, and the outside can be made of different materials and therefore they are not suitable for in-tank use)

In-tank hose for the fuel pump:
SAE J30R10 (the elastomer is usually made of 100% Viton)

The manufacturers if these good fuel hoses is e.g. Gates, Goodyear, Contitech, Codan Rubber

[spink]

Ive used cunifer to do a few c4s in the last couple of years,£35 for a reel of 7.5m.Nice and easy to work with,the flared connections at the bottom of the bulkhead are the hardest part i found,ended up using a brake line flaring tool for a truck which matched.While you are down there might be an idea to replace the rubber hoses that go from the back wheel area to the top of the tank.

[merlin's S4]

It's really not that hard to make your own! A LOT cheaper too!!

[saltinot]

David, I have a nice set, complete off a rust free Georgia S4. Shipping would be a little expensive. If you're interested let me know.

[macspring]

Hi Tom.

Can you pm me the shipping cost, at your own convenience ?

Thanks.

[saltinot]

I will David. Tell me the pieces that you need and I will put something together for you.

[Thuppu]

DIY stainless piping... would last quite long.