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davidcheshire · May 30th, 2019, 22:06

Thanks, Louise.

The fuel line is no longer available from Volvo.

I am considering replacing the rotten part of the line with copper, or steel, or high pressure hose.

I have seen some academic doubts about the reaction of petrol to copper, although all the various motoring forums seem to think copper is OK, and Carbuilder Solutions have it on sale without caveat. I've passed the problem to my MoT mechanic to ponder on 7 June.

A car breaker in the Birmingham area tells me that he can supply the line for £210. That could be the Volvo dealer price for a new, unused one, if it were available, but does seem to be rather unscrupulous for a secondhand one. I asked for a photo, but the response was a telephone message to ring him back. So, I'm leaving it to him to take the matter further.

David.

May 30th, 2019, 22:06	#4
davidcheshire VOC Member Last Online: Mar 25th, 2024 12:04 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: aberdeen	Bulkhead fuel line: 1984 GLT Thanks, Louise. The fuel line is no longer available from Volvo. I am considering replacing the rotten part of the line with copper, or steel, or high pressure hose. I have seen some academic doubts about the reaction of petrol to copper, although all the various motoring forums seem to think copper is OK, and Carbuilder Solutions have it on sale without caveat. I've passed the problem to my MoT mechanic to ponder on 7 June. A car breaker in the Birmingham area tells me that he can supply the line for £210. That could be the Volvo dealer price for a new, unused one, if it were available, but does seem to be rather unscrupulous for a secondhand one. I asked for a photo, but the response was a telephone message to ring him back. So, I'm leaving it to him to take the matter further. David.