Any vendor sell the Fuel Tank Breather Hose?
07-07-2010, 09:58 PM
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Any vendor sell the Fuel Tank Breather Hose?
I tried the big 3 and they unfortunately do not carry the breather hose. I also tried our local auto parts stores and they did not have the correct diameter fuel hose either. So for anyone who's replaced the breather line that runs from the bottom of the tank to the upper fill area, where did you purchase this hose? Currently the hose leaks when I fill the tank full of gas so I'd like to get this fixed asap.
Last edited by 928 obsession; 07-16-2010 at 10:37 PM.
07-08-2010, 12:22 AM
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The main problem with that hose is the cost.
At $60 no one wants to buy it and I happen to agree.
I can sell you 5/16" EFI nose which IIRC will fit fine. 2' for $16.
Who are the Big Three these days????
At $60 no one wants to buy it and I happen to agree.
I can sell you 5/16" EFI nose which IIRC will fit fine. 2' for $16.
Who are the Big Three these days????
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Does it have the "Do It Yourself" manual transmission, or the superior "Fully Equipped by Porsche" Automatic Transmission?
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Does it have the "Do It Yourself" manual transmission, or the superior "Fully Equipped by Porsche" Automatic Transmission?
George Layton March 2014928 Owners are ".....a secret sect of quietly assured Porsche pragmatists who in near anonymity appreciate the prodigious, easy going prowess of the 928."
Last edited by ROG100; 07-08-2010 at 12:47 AM.
07-08-2010, 01:30 AM
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I've bought two of them, including one from Roger 
After looking at the stock location, and the two 90-degree bends, I just decided it was easier to use the hose that fits correctly - makes passing it through the frame easier and no concerns about it placing undue stress on those waaay flimsy plastic T's on the tank.
After looking at the stock location, and the two 90-degree bends, I just decided it was easier to use the hose that fits correctly - makes passing it through the frame easier and no concerns about it placing undue stress on those waaay flimsy plastic T's on the tank.
07-08-2010, 04:04 AM
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I believe that is the 15mm hose that routes through the hole in the body. This type of hose was also used on some VW's in similar applications. For some reason it is really difficult to find online. Here's where I got mine:
http://www.germanautoparts.com/Hardware/Hose/Fuel
Be warned, if you don't route it just right, when you raise the tank into position, you will pinch the hose shut.
http://www.germanautoparts.com/Hardware/Hose/Fuel
Be warned, if you don't route it just right, when you raise the tank into position, you will pinch the hose shut.
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07-16-2010, 10:44 PM
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Just an update on the fuel hose. First thought, I just wanted to thank Roger for his help and suggestions. I ended up going out of town and tried another auto parts store. Once again they didn't have the correct 15 mm hose, but since 9/16 and 5/8 are somewhat the same diameter I figured I'd give it a try. Anyway 5/8 was a snug fit and with a clamp the hose fits perfectly with no leaks! I purchased 3 feet of 5/8 fuel hose from Napa for $9, a much cheaper alternative to the Porsche hose.
