braded line vs hydrolic line
02-19-2007, 07:54 PM
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I would not suggest this as, although hydraulic line is oil resistant, it may not stand up to constant exposure to gasoling & the more aggressive fuel additives used today. I would recommend braided line, or socketless fuel rated hose at the bare minimum.
I have seen some hose swell shut internally when exposed to gas.
Fuel leaks & hot exhaust is not a good combination. It is not worth burning your car or yourself to save a few $$. Be safe.
I have seen some hose swell shut internally when exposed to gas.
Fuel leaks & hot exhaust is not a good combination. It is not worth burning your car or yourself to save a few $$. Be safe.
02-21-2007, 10:25 PM
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of some interest is that even the braided lines leak some fuel vapors, don't use anything that says it isn't meant for fuel. Many guys comment that if the car is closed up and is using braided line in the fuel system they smell fuel.
Braided line with teflon is the only thing I know of other than hard line that doesn't leak vapors. AFAIK Godridge is the only place to get it currently.
Braided line with teflon is the only thing I know of other than hard line that doesn't leak vapors. AFAIK Godridge is the only place to get it currently.
02-22-2007, 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by v7guy
of some interest is that even the braided lines leak some fuel vapors, don't use anything that says it isn't meant for fuel. Many guys comment that if the car is closed up and is using braided line in the fuel system they smell fuel.
Braided line with teflon is the only thing I know of other than hard line that doesn't leak vapors. AFAIK Godridge is the only place to get it currently.
Braided line with teflon is the only thing I know of other than hard line that doesn't leak vapors. AFAIK Godridge is the only place to get it currently.
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02-22-2007, 07:41 AM
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I agree on the "stink factor". We found it to be the worst when using the Earls "Econoflex", not so bad on the Aeroquip, and non exsistent on the Goodridge teflon lined hose.
As for hyd hose, it has wire braid in it, and is a "biatch" to route, and work with. [Look on the hose. It'll have a 1W, 2W, etc, on it. That's the number of wire layers... NOT nice to work with!]
Here's the homepage for Goodridge... Google has alot of hits for places to buy it at discounted prices.
http://www.goodridge.net/usa/faq.htm
As for hyd hose, it has wire braid in it, and is a "biatch" to route, and work with. [Look on the hose. It'll have a 1W, 2W, etc, on it. That's the number of wire layers... NOT nice to work with!]
Here's the homepage for Goodridge... Google has alot of hits for places to buy it at discounted prices.
http://www.goodridge.net/usa/faq.htm
02-22-2007, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Old Geezer
I agree on the "stink factor". We found it to be the worst when using the Earls "Econoflex", not so bad on the Aeroquip, and non exsistent on the Goodridge teflon lined hose.
As for hyd hose, it has wire braid in it, and is a "biatch" to route, and work with. [Look on the hose. It'll have a 1W, 2W, etc, on it. That's the number of wire layers... NOT nice to work with!]
Here's the homepage for Goodridge... Google has alot of hits for places to buy it at discounted prices.
http://www.goodridge.net/usa/faq.htm
As for hyd hose, it has wire braid in it, and is a "biatch" to route, and work with. [Look on the hose. It'll have a 1W, 2W, etc, on it. That's the number of wire layers... NOT nice to work with!]
Here's the homepage for Goodridge... Google has alot of hits for places to buy it at discounted prices.
http://www.goodridge.net/usa/faq.htm
