w7rren Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 What is it with Caterham & rubber. Rover K series. Just changed the rad hoses & now noticed that the engine bay flexible fuel hose that connects to the fuel rail is covered in cracks. Can't find on the Caterham site, any idea how much they are ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubbster Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 you can buy the hose and jubilee clips from halfords for about 7 quid. Easy to cut off the connectors from the old pipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w7rren Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 I'm not sure that you can with it being *high* pressure. On the existing hose there is a crimp at each end, one end being a rover casting/ flange that meets the plastic fuel rail,... the other end I think accepts the flared pipe from the tunnel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Yes, you can. It has been done before. It is only about 4 bar. Failing that, take it down to your nearest Pirtek dealer and they may replace the hose for you... Only dead fish go with the flow....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w7rren Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 Thanks for confirming possibilities I'll look into it tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myothercarsa2cv Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 This one? John _________________________ Bugsy: '82 2cv6 (Back on the road!!! 😬) Talloulah: '08 1.6K Classic (Grubby ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w7rren Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 Thats the one I couldn't find it. Flippin expensive considering it will be perrished in 4 years time !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubbster Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Just cut through the clip on each end with a junior hacksaw -very easy, not as thick as they look. Both end fittings are designed to go into rubber hose, jubilee clips are perfectly fine. Much cheaper than a new hose from CC and you can make it a bit longer if needed (e.g. if you have throttle bodies and the pipe is exiting upwards). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myothercarsa2cv Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Yep, it was cunningly hidden in the 'fuel' section... Did think it was a bit pricey. Time to get the hacksaw out then! Petrol vapour plus spark though... John _________________________ Bugsy: '82 2cv6 (Back on the road!!! 😬) Talloulah: '08 1.6K Classic (Grubby ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w7rren Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 Thanks for that , makes sense to diy it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubbster Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 This is the thread I posted when mine perished, the last post tells you what size hose to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w7rren Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 Cheated a bit,....Just popped out to a local hydraulic company & they have made me one up for less than a tenner. Will fit it later after a cuppa. Born again sevener 1st LAMBO back in 1971 my fun motors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Remember to check the one on the fuel tank as well. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich N Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 ...do keep checking it after replacement.. I paid Pirtek £17 to fix mine and the hose they used perished in less than 8 months.. they assured me it was suitable for unleaded!!!! I've since done the DIY halfords/motor store route and check it's condition regularly. --=[Oxford7s.net]=-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w7rren Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 Fuel tank one seemed o.k. but I think its 'lesson' learnt & now will check more often. The new hose has ok for unleaded printed on it so should be good for 12 months !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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