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-Zodiac- Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 10:24 am Post subject: Recommended fuel line? |
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So I'm going to be driving my ghia more and more, and it's got the old beaded fuel line - maybe on there since 73? So I need to get that changed! What do you guys recommend using? Jbugs sells the braided 5x2.5 - but it says nothing about ethanol, which I will inevitably be using. I like the braided line, for looks at least, but I dont mind using rubber.
So what do you guys suggest? Sizes, type, where to buy? _________________ 1973 karmann ghia - current, not the last VW.
1947 Chevy stylemaster - gone, but not forgotten.
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jpjohns Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 10:32 am Post subject: |
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Curious.... I'd like to use braided as well. _________________ -Jared
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kingkarmann Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 10:47 am Post subject: |
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Braided German line has worked well for me. It has a service life like any other rubber component that is exposed to fuel. I like to replace mine every 2-3 years. _________________ "Depression is a malfunction of the instrument we use to determine reality.”
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76841 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 10:53 am Post subject: |
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kingkarmann wrote: |
I like to replace mine every 2-3 years. |
I'm more like 5-7 years.
I've cut it open after 7 years and still looks like new. _________________ Glenn
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c21darrel Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2009 Posts: 8210 Location: San Dimas
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kingkarmann Samba Member
Joined: November 05, 2003 Posts: 4109
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Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 11:17 am Post subject: |
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Glenn wrote: |
kingkarmann wrote: |
I like to replace mine every 2-3 years. |
I'm more like 5-7 years.
I've cut it open after 7 years and still looks like new. |
I know!
Good stuff. Just part of my maintenance cycle. The stuff is cheap enough _________________ "Depression is a malfunction of the instrument we use to determine reality.”
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John Moxon Samba Moderator
Joined: March 07, 2004 Posts: 13949 Location: Southampton U.K.
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-Zodiac- Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2014 Posts: 782 Location: Pensacola/milton, florida
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Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 12:13 pm Post subject: |
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Cool so German braid is good to go, I certainly won't remind mind replacing them.
With that link you posted John - it brings me to my other questions:
- Where? Jbugs says they carry German aswell, and perhaps My autoparts store could even order some?
- What size? the link says 7mm ID and Others say 5mm ID, so what sizes will I need in order to replace all soft lines ( front, to back ) in a 73, 1600 DP ? _________________ 1973 karmann ghia - current, not the last VW.
1947 Chevy stylemaster - gone, but not forgotten.
1995 Ford F-150 - gone, hatred for it lives. |
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c21darrel Samba Member
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CiderGuy Samba Member
Joined: December 23, 2013 Posts: 1351 Location: Bucks County, Pa
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Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 1:12 pm Post subject: |
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How many feet do you typically need to replace the hose front to back on a ghia? _________________ ----------------------
Cars Currently Owned:
1970 Karmann Ghia Coupe
1973 Karmann Ghia Coupe - Project car for sale
1970 Karmann Ghia Convertible (Body off restoration)
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c21darrel Samba Member
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-Zodiac- Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2014 Posts: 782 Location: Pensacola/milton, florida
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Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 2:41 pm Post subject: |
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Just ordered three feet braided from Jbugs - http://www.jbugs.com/product/N203551.html
Not bad, $6.75 Not including shipping, said "would be calculated before packaging" _________________ 1973 karmann ghia - current, not the last VW.
1947 Chevy stylemaster - gone, but not forgotten.
1995 Ford F-150 - gone, hatred for it lives. |
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c21darrel Samba Member
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CiderGuy Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 3:18 pm Post subject: |
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I was going to order 9 feet ( 2 cars ) and the shipping was over 20 bucks ! No thanks, I'll pick it up locally ...
I ship 1000's of packages a year in my business via FedEx and UPS, and I am often amazed at what some of these companies charge for shipping. _________________ ----------------------
Cars Currently Owned:
1970 Karmann Ghia Coupe
1973 Karmann Ghia Coupe - Project car for sale
1970 Karmann Ghia Convertible (Body off restoration)
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76841 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 3:26 pm Post subject: |
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c21darrel wrote: |
Here is a pic of the vintage green stuff...
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Green is breather hose and not fuel line.
Also you're playing with fire (literally) not having hose clamps. _________________ Glenn
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Joined: September 22, 2014 Posts: 782 Location: Pensacola/milton, florida
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Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 3:32 pm Post subject: |
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CiderGuy wrote: |
I was going to order 9 feet ( 2 cars ) and the shipping was over 20 bucks ! No thanks, I'll pick it up locally ...
I ship 1000's of packages a year in my business via FedEx and UPS, and I am often amazed at what some of these companies charge for shipping. |
How Did you get the shipping price calculated? I guess I'll have to bite the Bullet, hopefully its not too bad. My autoparts store said the couldn't order it. _________________ 1973 karmann ghia - current, not the last VW.
1947 Chevy stylemaster - gone, but not forgotten.
1995 Ford F-150 - gone, hatred for it lives. |
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c21darrel Samba Member
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kiwighia68 Samba Member
Joined: October 20, 2013 Posts: 2871 Location: Auckland, New Zealand
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Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 9:24 pm Post subject: |
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All very fine guys, since I have the hose, but where should I put the fuel filter? And how to install it?
It's not going in the engine compartment, that's for sure. If anything, all those burning aircooleds on last week's photo album reminded me every day to do something about it. _________________ Festina lente - hasten slowly
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-Zodiac- Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2014 Posts: 782 Location: Pensacola/milton, florida
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Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 9:49 pm Post subject: |
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kiwighia68 wrote: |
All very fine guys, since I have the hose, but where should I put the fuel filter? And how to install it?
It's not going in the engine compartment, that's for sure. If anything, all those burning aircooleds on last week's photo album reminded me every day to do something about it. |
Popular place is above the transmission - mines in a similar spot.
Also under under the gas tank works just as good, I think I'll put a valve before mine to make replacing it easier? _________________ 1973 karmann ghia - current, not the last VW.
1947 Chevy stylemaster - gone, but not forgotten.
1995 Ford F-150 - gone, hatred for it lives. |
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CiderGuy Samba Member
Joined: December 23, 2013 Posts: 1351 Location: Bucks County, Pa
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Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2015 4:21 am Post subject: |
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Last summer I picked up a few of these all metal fuel filters. I like the idea of using metal when the fuel filter is located under the car.
http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx/Fuel-Filter-Gold-/_/R-FIL3031_0301089916 _________________ ----------------------
Cars Currently Owned:
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1973 Karmann Ghia Coupe - Project car for sale
1970 Karmann Ghia Convertible (Body off restoration)
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