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 gnrlee
Forum Admin Location: Leeds Registered: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 8,878 Status: Offline |
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After the ones I have are perishing pretty badlyI'm after some Royal blue ones Am I correct in saying that the send and return lines are 10mm ID But need a reducer to 8mm ID for the fuel rail? Any one have any good places they know of for Good quality lines? ________________________________________ Proud Member of the ASTOR Owners Club |
 Posted 17th Jan 2014 at 11:32
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eliotrw
Seasoned Pro  Location: Southwark Registered: 18 Jul 2010 Posts: 4,864 Status: Offline |
Post #2
Swampy?LOL ________________________________________ Ex- Phase 3 China GTi-6 T-Reg |
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Posted 17th Jan 2014 at 12:41
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rikky
🦔 Location: cheshire Registered: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 26,793 Status: Offline |
Post #3
i've had all sorts and always gone back to 8mm and 10mm rubber/nitrile lines. just (well couple of months ago now) done away with the right angle green and white L-shape connectors and run straight hose from the rail back. (this is on a 205 gti, so feed goes back to the fuel filter in the engine bay to a banjo)________________________________________ 306 rallye reproduction decals (full sets/individual decals) | 306 b-pillar textured vinyl weatherstrips306 slam panel esso stickers | 306 yellow / orange / pension fund red side door badges gti6 inlet manifold badges | 306 rear boot badges (p2/p3) winner of Extraction of toys from prams with outstanding vigour award 2009 [source: gti6 owners club] |
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Posted 17th Jan 2014 at 13:30
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jimmyhackers
Seasoned Pro  Location: birmingham Registered: 14 Jun 2011 Posts: 1,113 Status: Offline |
Post #4
id say replace asap. i heard story of a mate of a mate whos gti6 set on fire in traffic down the middle of broad street in birmingham because of a burst fuel line.the funniest part was that after he jumped out ran away and looked back at his flaming wreck. to see his gf open the window and ask "should i get out?"  ________________________________________ the world is changed by people in sheds |
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Posted 17th Jan 2014 at 17:47
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6waysforward
Seasoned Pro  Location: Benfleet essex Registered: 30 Oct 2005 Posts: 3,168 Status: Offline |
Post #5
Mine keep weeping on start up and long idle. I want to change mine to so if you find something better, let me know.Oh and i bought a fire extinguisher thats now mounted in the boot  ________________________________________ ***Breaking*** Ph3 Silver GTI 6 High Boost |
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Posted 17th Jan 2014 at 18:46
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Niall
Seasoned Pro  Location: Epsom Registered: 06 Jun 2012 Posts: 1,941 Status: Offline |
Post #6
6waysforward wrote: Mine keep weeping on start up and long idle. I want to change mine to so if you find something better, let me know. Oh and i bought a fire extinguisher thats now mounted in the boot By the time you realise your car is on fire, that extinguisher will do sod all. Just cause more of an issue for the fire brigade when they arrive and the entire car is up in flames as most don't have any sort of relief valve. When you buy fuel hose, be careful and make sure it is fuel hose! I bought some online, fitted it then had a strong smell of fuel on the way home one night. Stopped and opened the bonnet and there was a small jet of fuel squirting all over the engine. Turns out it was heater hose and the petrol had turned it brittle. When i took it off, it had formed into shape and snapped when i tried to bend it :s Halfords do Goodyear fuel hose for not a lot. Its normally behind the counter and sold by the metre. |
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Posted 17th Jan 2014 at 19:17
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6waysforward
Seasoned Pro Location: Benfleet essex Registered: 30 Oct 2005 Posts: 3,168 Status: Offline |
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Niall wrote: 6waysforward wrote: Mine keep weeping on start up and long idle. I want to change mine to so if you find something better, let me know. Oh and i bought a fire extinguisher thats now mounted in the boot By the time you realise your car is on fire, that extinguisher will do sod all. Just cause more of an issue for the fire brigade when they arrive and the entire car is up in flames as most don't have any sort of relief valve. Well it makes me feel better. Plus when the bonnet sound proofing fell off and caught light on in exhaust manifold last year, i only had a can of redbull to put it out. Better safe than sorry.  ________________________________________ ***Breaking*** Ph3 Silver GTI 6 High Boost |
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Posted 17th Jan 2014 at 20:11
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Niall
Seasoned Pro Location: Epsom Registered: 06 Jun 2012 Posts: 1,941 Status: Offline |
Post #8
I work in the fire industry and there is actually a ongoing petition to try and get cheap car extinguishers banned due to the fact they can be unsafe, sometimes just don't work and can turn into an explosive in a car fire. The more expensive ones are fine but again, people never get them serviced and leave them for years which in some cases can turn them into a ticking bomb (although that's down to manufacturer error)If I had a track car, I'd have one but only because I can get it serviced and parts replaced for free  |
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Posted 17th Jan 2014 at 21:28
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gnrlee
Forum Admin Location: Leeds Registered: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 8,878 Status: Offline |
Post #9
eliotrw wrote: Swampy? LOL yeah,....  i'll ring around some places tomo and post what I find  cheers for the info lads! ________________________________________ Proud Member of the ASTOR Owners Club |
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Posted 19th Jan 2014 at 16:46
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stan_306gti6
Forum Admin Location: Kent Registered: 18 Jan 2004 Posts: 21,768 Status: Offline |
Post #10
eliotrw wrote: Swampy? LOL This is a good option, providing you don't mind your car bursting into flames randomly... ________________________________________ "Supercharged - 454.1bhp/317.5lb/ft"Peugeot 306 GTi-6 2000 (X), Moonstone  |
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Posted 19th Jan 2014 at 17:46
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gnrlee
Forum Admin Location: Leeds Registered: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 8,878 Status: Offline |
Post #11
I'd rather it didn't I've grown quite fond of it!________________________________________ Proud Member of the ASTOR Owners Club |
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Posted 19th Jan 2014 at 23:23
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rallyestyle
Seasoned Pro  Location: London Registered: 23 Jul 2003 Posts: 14,990 Status: Offline |
Post #12
Whats the best way of checking these? Will a manual inspection reveal issues? Dont fancy mine going and p**sing fuel about the place  ________________________________________ Just Drive It |
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Posted 20th Jan 2014 at 00:01
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gnrlee
Forum Admin Location: Leeds Registered: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 8,878 Status: Offline |
Post #13
I discovered mine after changing the cam covers due to a sealLeaking a small amount of oil not really moved the lines or applied any pressure Went to prime and p**sed out fuel,. It split not far from the fuel rail so checked it over But I'm getting rid ASAP  ________________________________________ Proud Member of the ASTOR Owners Club |
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Posted 20th Jan 2014 at 19:58
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