fuel hose

arcturus · Jul 17th, 2018, 19:39

Hi,here is a pic' of the fuel hoses I replaced after only about one year!
Recommendation please for some quality replacements which would hopefully last a bit longer. I know that the cracks are only on the outside but how long before they would have split completely? One fire in a car is enough for me.
Army, must have had a senior moment

Army · Jul 17th, 2018, 19:47

Fuel hose or brake hose?

arcturus · Jul 17th, 2018, 20:09

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Originally Posted by Army

Fuel hose or brake hose?

Changes made. Fuel

c1800 · Jul 17th, 2018, 20:32

I dont have the info at hand, but there is several types of fuel hose. I recall that there is an uprated hose over and above what is usually sold for fuel injection. I realize you are looking for regular fuel hose, but i would expect that the best hose would be the uprated FI hose.

Ill try to find more info.

Derek UK · Jul 17th, 2018, 20:43

Current best spec hoses should be marked as Ethanol safe. However, you do need to trust the maker so beware of cheap stuff on eBay and the like. F.I. spec means that it is rated for high pressure, probably up to 50psi or so, but that has been around since before ethanol came on the scene.

c1800 · Jul 17th, 2018, 20:57

More Info, in line with Derek's recommendation about ethanol rated.

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...fuel+hose+line

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...fuel+hose+line

Gates info on Hose rated for Ethanol

https://www.gates.com/us/en/fluid-po...ine-hose/c/201

amazon69 · Jul 17th, 2018, 21:47

These guys supply quality hose.

https://www.advancedfluidsolutions.c...fuels-89-c.asp

Derek UK · Jul 18th, 2018, 13:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by amazon69

These guys supply quality hose.

https://www.advancedfluidsolutions.c...fuels-89-c.asp

Looks like their bio hoses would survive the apocalypse.

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Army marches on his stomach Last Online: Feb 11th, 2022 03:15 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Somewhere in the Netherlands	Fuel hose or brake hose? __________________ 1961 Volvo PV544 the quick and easy in between project(!) 1981 Mercedes 300D <=> 230 diesel to petrol conversion project 1965 Series 2a Station Wagon mega build 1992 Mercedes 190E The car that works!

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c1800 Master Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 16:22 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Alberta	More Info, in line with Derek's recommendation about ethanol rated. https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...fuel+hose+line https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...fuel+hose+line Gates info on Hose rated for Ethanol https://www.gates.com/us/en/fluid-po...ine-hose/c/201 Last edited by c1800; Jul 17th, 2018 at 21:07.

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amazon69 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 15:15 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Falmouth	These guys supply quality hose. https://www.advancedfluidsolutions.c...fuels-89-c.asp __________________ Falmouth, Cornwall. 1970 California white 131.

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Jul 17th, 2018, 20:32	#4
c1800 Master Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 16:22 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Alberta	I dont have the info at hand, but there is several types of fuel hose. I recall that there is an uprated hose over and above what is usually sold for fuel injection. I realize you are looking for regular fuel hose, but i would expect that the best hose would be the uprated FI hose. Ill try to find more info.

Jul 17th, 2018, 20:43	#5
Derek UK VOC Member Last Online: Today 15:32 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chatham	Current best spec hoses should be marked as Ethanol safe. However, you do need to trust the maker so beware of cheap stuff on eBay and the like. F.I. spec means that it is rated for high pressure, probably up to 50psi or so, but that has been around since before ethanol came on the scene.

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