Fuel vapor smell help!
Originally Posted by andereck
I should add that the permeability has to due with gasses, fumes and not liquid fuel. There are actually SAE specs for emissions hoses that deal with this exact issue. Freon lines are also very much affected as a "porous" hose will lose more refrigerant over time. The pores are too small for liquid to pass, but large enough for vapor...hence the smell. I've built a number of fuel lines with Aeroquip hose and can't say I've noticed an odor, but I like the smell of fuel so who knows. I do know the Aeromotive hose is just different stuff compared to the Aeroquip AQP hose and it could be the culprit.
As 2001WS6Vert says teflon is great stuff and easy to use, I just hate the plated steel fittings.
As 2001WS6Vert says teflon is great stuff and easy to use, I just hate the plated steel fittings.
Originally Posted by Got Me SOM
KP I figured you have a cologne made from C16 since you love drag racing and working on cars so much! 
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So does anybody make a good looking fitting for teflon? I like the black I have now and I would hate to have that 'industrial' look of crimp ons...
Mark - I like the smell of RACING gas... but this unleaded is a headache LOL. Maybe thats the solution, bet the computer would love that
Mark - I like the smell of RACING gas... but this unleaded is a headache LOL. Maybe thats the solution, bet the computer would love that
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Smelly lines fixed! I replaced all of them except the crossover in the back (because I was feeling lazy and did not want to remove the rails) with Aeroquip teflon and steel fittings. I used a fibergalss/foil insulation to wrap the return line to the back, don't need melted teflon. Sat all night last night and the garage was fresh and clean this morning! I recommend this - teflon is easier to work with than regular rubber braided. Yes, the fittings are not as pretty, but there are aluminum fittings available also.
