mytrplseven

In spite of frequent problems with parts delivery problems, I'm making progress. Chose to use Zimmerman rotors, new bearing seals and Hawk pads. New Hankook rubber and braided fuel lines should be in on Saturday. Found a replacement rear hatch (no delaminations), new FPR and other odds and ends. Fuel pump sounds pretty noisy and may be why the engine isn't running right. That's the next step after the fuel lines and FPR are installed if the motor still has issues. It's definitely a fuel issue.

Tiger03447

Dear Triple 7: when you speak of braided fuel lines, are you speaking of the ones in the engine bay or the ones back by the pump? I'm doing my fuel system on my '83 944 and would like to know who might be a supplier for braided lines back by the pump..or should I just buy the new parts off of E-bay or pelican? It's just a street cruiser, but I would like to replace the old stuff with new lines..thinking braided stuff. your comments, please..Thanks, Tiger03447

mytrplseven

Well, I don't see the advantage of diverting from OEM engineered lines in the back of the car since they're not subjected to heat. If you look at a majority of the 944 vintage cars on the road, most are still running with original hoses. I'd stay with Pelican or other known suppliers for quality lines, should you feel the need to replace them.

In the engine compartment, however, that's another story. I'm a proponent of braided lines for heat reflection and wear resistance. Beyond that, it's to be remembered that the core of those lines are still rubber, altough newer and in a better environment due to being jacketed in SS braid, which should ensure they'll certainly last longer than we'll ever keep these cars. I chose Larts lines via ebay, not only because they're lower price but the quality is still comparable with the other one's available out there. Just keep in mind that the small line that goes between the fuel damper and the fuel rail is a fire hazard if allowed to deteriorate. I hope that my opinions may answer any questions you may have.

Dino V

Keep up the great work!

V2Rocket

I had all my fuel system hoses rebuilt with a mixture of rubber and stainless braided (where it would fit). But the engine hoses I used a rennbay rubber kit, I take my stuff apart a lot and the rubber is a lot more flexible to move the fuel rail out of the way than stainless hoses.
Either one should last a long time.

divil

Lart makes them - you might have to send him your old ones first for the fittings, but I believe his turn around is quick. Look at post #5 in my previous thread.

Noahs944

Very nice progress... quality parts! Well done sir.