Corroded fuel lines

Darron Edwards · 30-04-10, 10:38 AM

I need to replace the metal fuel lines underneath my S2, does anybody know the best way to do it, cheers

pimpdriver · 30-04-10, 11:24 AM

click here:

http://www.classic-audi.co.uk/forum/...ght=fuel+lines

http://www.classic-audi.co.uk/forum/...ght=fuel+lines

Darron Edwards · 30-04-10, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by pimpdriver

click here:

http://www.classic-audi.co.uk/forum/...ght=fuel+lines

http://www.classic-audi.co.uk/forum/...ght=fuel+lines

Cheers for the advice, it's been very helpful. Daz

pimpdriver · 01-05-10, 06:44 AM

Cool. Let us know what you do.

Darron Edwards · 20-05-10, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by pimpdriver

Cool. Let us know what you do.

I've done the repairs now and I'm really chuffed with it. Have a look at the pics. What I did was, to simplify the repair, I only replaced the rotten section of pipes. I used some great compression joiners, which meant that I didn't even need to flare any ends. The compression joints are tucked away out of harm and were really easy to fit. total cost of parts was £25 for fuel line and £6 for compression couplings. ...mega!

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andy quattro · 21-05-10, 07:20 AM

Looks a great job Darren

Darron Edwards · 21-05-10, 07:26 AM

Cheers Andy.

urS6 · 21-05-10, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by oldsynth

I need to replace the metal fuel lines underneath my S2, does anybody know the best way to do it, cheers

On my old Audi 100, both lines had corroded under one of the clips, but the rest of the line was OK. Initially I was going to replace the whole line, but was put off by the amount of work and expense involved, so instead, I cut out a 3cm section from both lines, and used some rubber fuel line of correct ID as a sleeve with two jubilee clips at each end. I then discarded the rubber insert for the clip, and the rubber hoses fitted neatly. I kept an eye on it for the next couple of years, and it worked perfectly.

Replacing the lines entirely (and safely) is a better option of course. The pictures in post #5 are textbook stuff. Really neat job.

john johnson · 21-05-10, 09:46 AM

that looks a tidy job

pimpdriver · 21-05-10, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by john johnson

that looks a tidy job

what size compression fittings are they (10mm???).

Did you put PTFE or any jointing compound on the olives?

21-05-10, 07:20 AM	#6
andy quattro Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: north wales Posts: 400	Looks a great job Darren __________________ AUDI QUATTRO WR (85) AUDI 80 QUATTRO (84) AUDI 90 20V QUATTRO (89) EX PRESS CAR(sold) AUDI 100 AVANT (88) AUDI A4 2.5 TDI QUATTRO(2001) VW POLO 1.9D(97)

21-05-10, 07:26 AM	#7
Darron Edwards Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1,855	Cheers Andy. __________________ 1981 ur quattro CA chassis LHD 1982 ur quattro CA chassis RHD 1986 ur quattro GA chassis - Alpine White 1986 ur quattro GA chassis - Graphite Black

21-05-10, 09:46 AM	#9
john johnson Moderator of sausages Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sheffield Posts: 13,331	that looks a tidy job __________________ Mr OCD http://s159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/jsquatts/ Daily rs4 b7 with buckets that play havoc with my piles And if you are reading this as James may would say ' you're a cock '

30-04-10, 11:24 AM	#2
pimpdriver Devon Pastie Muncher Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calne Wiltshire Posts: 7,530	click here: http://www.classic-audi.co.uk/forum/...ght=fuel+lines http://www.classic-audi.co.uk/forum/...ght=fuel+lines

01-05-10, 06:44 AM	#4
pimpdriver Devon Pastie Muncher Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calne Wiltshire Posts: 7,530	Cool. Let us know what you do.