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I took a close look at the plastic fuel lines on my '91 SE last weekend. -eek-
I found several places where they were significantly abraded from rubbing against various things. There was one spot where it was rubbing against the plenum cover badly enough that it had removed the paint and created a shiny depression in the aluminum.
I immediately wrapped all of the lines with split rubber hose to prevent any further deterioration. Even so, I'm nervous about running the car with 23yo. weakened high-pressure fuel lines.
I have a feeling that many Esprits die a fiery death due to failed plastic fuel hoses.
Has anyone done an AN line & fitting conversion? I'd like to hear some recommendations and maybe some details on fitting sizes/configurations and sources. Maybe someone out there offers a kit, I googled it a little but didn't see anything.
Looks like 8 fittings total...
Tank Outlet
Filter Inlet
Filter Outlet
Secondary Inlet
Secondary Outlet
Rail Inlet
Regulator Outlet
Tank Inlet
Figuring out what sizes these are would be a good start.
I found several places where they were significantly abraded from rubbing against various things. There was one spot where it was rubbing against the plenum cover badly enough that it had removed the paint and created a shiny depression in the aluminum.
I immediately wrapped all of the lines with split rubber hose to prevent any further deterioration. Even so, I'm nervous about running the car with 23yo. weakened high-pressure fuel lines.
I have a feeling that many Esprits die a fiery death due to failed plastic fuel hoses.
Has anyone done an AN line & fitting conversion? I'd like to hear some recommendations and maybe some details on fitting sizes/configurations and sources. Maybe someone out there offers a kit, I googled it a little but didn't see anything.
Looks like 8 fittings total...
Tank Outlet
Filter Inlet
Filter Outlet
Secondary Inlet
Secondary Outlet
Rail Inlet
Regulator Outlet
Tank Inlet
Figuring out what sizes these are would be a good start.