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Model Technical and Interest => Fulvia => Topic started by: HBG on 07 November, 2024, 04:31:40 PM



Title: Fuel smell/ failed hose.
Post by: HBG on 07 November, 2024, 04:31:40 PM
Hi Folks.

Whilst washing off yet more mud from under the car remaining from the rally/ scenic tour we did a couple of weeks ago I noticed a wet hose from the fuel tank. I have had a whiff of fuel from time to time but never found the source. Think I have it now. It may be that this hose wasn't replaced when the car was restored and has succumbed to ethanol degradation.

It is the smaller short hose from the tank to the rigid pipe, maybe 150mm long. The rigid pipe looked to be 5 or 6mm OD.

Would anyone know the actual diameter of pipe I need and the corresponding clip size? Also perhaps the hose spec to cope with ethanol?

Thanks


Title: Re: Fuel smell/ failed hose.
Post by: lancialulu on 07 November, 2024, 05:29:26 PM
Howard

I would stake money on the not being original and I always shudder when I see this type of fuel hose. I once fitted such to a Lancia Gamma and they last 2 years.

I think original fit is the green/blue Cavis Benz that the Ducati restorers use (difficult to get the original but some after market from Omicron or Ricambio is OK if they have stock). I believe it is 7/12mm so a 12-13 mm clip should work. You may need to warm the pipe to get it over the rigid end.


Title: Re: Fuel smell/ failed hose.
Post by: SanRemo78 on 07 November, 2024, 06:12:12 PM
I'd measure the O/D of the steel line and get a hose with the correct I/D to suit that. As to spec of the rubber I would find a reputable supplier (not eBay) and use one that's ethanol friendly and fuel injection friendly.

Well, that's the plan for the Beta! Plus stainless hose clips with rolled edges.

Guy


Title: Re: Fuel smell/ failed hose.
Post by: HBG on 07 November, 2024, 09:51:58 PM
Thanks folks. I'll get back under there and measure properly.


Title: Re: Fuel smell/ failed hose.
Post by: dhla40 on 08 November, 2024, 09:00:47 AM
Thats the return line, I think it is 4mm.

Sean


Title: Re: Fuel smell/ failed hose.
Post by: neil-yaj396 on 08 November, 2024, 10:28:37 AM
Coline, Codan and Gates are all good brands. I have a mix of the last 2 on my Beta and no evidence of degradation in 2 years.


Title: Re: Fuel smell/ failed hose.
Post by: lancialulu on 08 November, 2024, 05:18:52 PM
Thats the return line, I think it is 4mm.

Sean
Yes you are right. Still would use 4mm cavis benz