mintedm Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 take it these are the slightly larger pipes that run next to the brake pipes , if so these look a bit rotten on mine and possible mot failure, am i cheaper and less hassle replacing these with braided lines? N/a 93 car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRASUZUKI Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 take it these are the slightly larger pipes that run next to the brake pipes , if so these look a bit rotten on mine and possible mot failure, am i cheaper and less hassle replacing these with braided lines? N/a 93 car Stock fuel lines aren't expensive (£100ish IIRC) but it's an expensive job from a labour point of view. Search on here as there's plenty of pic's and other info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 I relaced the main line that runs to the fuel filter, I think it was less than £30 which was surprisingly cheap considering the cost of some other parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintedm Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 Stock fuel lines aren't expensive (£100ish IIRC) but it's an expensive job from a labour point of view. Search on here as there's plenty of pic's and other info. prob do it myself , are they a nitemare to get out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 The lines to and from the fuel hanger can be a real pain. What are you replacing them with - stock? It's very unusual there's a problem with these, what has happened to them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintedm Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 The lines to and from the fuel hanger can be a real pain. What are you replacing them with - stock? It's very unusual there's a problem with these, what has happened to them? yes just on the corner before they go up the back of the axle looks a bit suspect might try clean it up first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 yes just on the corner before they go up the back of the axle looks a bit suspect might try clean it up first I think this might be the same point Paul Mac pointed out last week as a corrosion point on his brake lines. Was it at a point where the plastic holder allowed dirt to build up on the lines? It might just be surface corrosion (though still pretty rare on imports), but certainly worth checking in more detail. Pics would be good if you're able to post them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 I had to replace the pipe as the union nut that screws into the filter had obviously been over tightened by some way which resulted in the end of the nut flaring out at the end to the extent that I couldn't remove the filter without damaging the thread. According to the Toyota parts bloke this problem is fairly common on other models especially the Carina. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 yes just on the corner before they go up the back of the axle looks a bit suspect might try clean it up first This is where mine went. There is a plastic holder/protector clip and this retains water..... My car is a 96 and it recently pi$$ed fuel out all over my drive and ruined it! We put rubber over the section that was knackered but the rest looked in quite good knick.!! I would get it sorted before you spring a leak as it is a real PITA when it starts!! I left my car in the street while it was leaking and the petrol drew all the bitumen out of the tarmac.... H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 This is where mine went. There is a plastic holder/protector clip and this retains water..... My car is a 96 and it recently pi$$ed fuel out all over my drive and ruined it! We put rubber over the section that was knackered but the rest looked in quite good knick.!! I would get it sorted before you spring a leak as it is a real PITA when it starts!! I left my car in the street while it was leaking and the petrol drew all the bitumen out of the tarmac.... H Still encountering problems with the supra I see paul? Though you was getting rid or was that just an angry rant you went on when the pipe went on yur cooling system lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Still encountering problems with the supra I see paul? Though you was getting rid or was that just an angry rant you went on when the pipe went on yur cooling system lol No Martin, I had two leaks in a fortnight and got a bit pi$$ed off. Now, the car is runnig like a dream.... H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 this sounds exactly the same as mine, i'm going to pay a bit more and use flexible braided hose as i really cant face having to route hard pipes down the car again after doing the brake lines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 OE steel lines will be neatest, braided will be dearer, and unless you take time to route, secure and terminate properly they may be a source of more trouble. I would seriously think of replacing the brake lines while you are down there, at the same time. Quite why Volvo have managed to sell their cars at a profit with Kunifer type corrosion resistant hard lines since the late nineteen fifties, yet most other manufacturers still use steel lines, I don't know... If you intend major engine power upgrades you might consider braided fuel lines in a bigger ID. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRASUZUKI Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 prob do it myself , are they a nitemare to get out? You'll have to drop the subframe, as the pipe routing is complex. You can't just drag the old ones out and feed the new ones through with the subframe in situ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 You'll have to drop the subframe, as the pipe routing is complex. You can't just drag the old ones out and feed the new ones through with the subframe in situ. that thought did go through my head hence why i "chickened out and desided to use goodridge type hose (more expensive, but less hassle) i think when the cars were being built the brake and fuel lines must have been the first thing to go on the car , Chris makes a good point you do have to be carefull with stainless braided hose if you let it "rattle about" it will act like a saw and chew its way through anything that touchs it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 No Martin, I had two leaks in a fortnight and got a bit pi$$ed off. Now, the car is runnig like a dream.... H. Ah good news at last!! Shame I'm in the slums at tho moment GRRR! She good for a drive out sometime? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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