[parptarf]

So I'm gonna change the old lines that goes over the valve cover in the angine bay. From what I can gather, these will start leaking at some point, plus they are so friggin ugly.

I'm thinking about getting a hydralics shop to make me some braided fuel lines that will look mad and serve as replacements. (Both the inlet and outlet obviously)



From what I've figured out they're M16x1,5 or M14x1,5. Which should be simple to get in Norway.



Is that correct? And if so which is correct on an early '92 German model?

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be sure that you cover that braid with a heat barrier. that's why the OEM hoses are what they are. that spot gets REALLY hot, and can cause problems with the fuel inside.

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Of course. The hydraulics shop should probably have something good for more heat than what an engine can produce. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/wink.png" class="smilie" alt="" />

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yeah - the OEM lines aren't beautiful, but they are effective. i thought about replacing them, but aftermarket stuff has been known to be sketchy. i'm probably just paranoid about fuel leaks though.



as for temps, that area can get up to almost 400 degrees F. remember, the exhaust manifolds are right there, and they can glow red when you're really playing, and that doesn't start until over 900F in daylight

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I'd assume the shop I talk about, which is a known hydraulic chain here in Norway, has stuff that deals with temperatures higher than that. I just gotta find out the size of the fittings beforehand and take things from there.

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blanking at the moment, but pretty sure they are AN fittings. AN10 i think. not sure. must still be full of triptophan

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