Lovemyevo2

A fairly simple question: I had a small fuel leak at the pump / filter - think it is from the banjo joint between pump and filter as the fuel cradle was always moist with fuel and there's no evidence of a tank leak.
So I have dropped out the tank with a view to replacing all the pipe work, filter etc at the back. Whilst it's all out should I pull out the complicated pressure fuel and return (which is a mix of solid and flexible pipes) and replace with single lines of new flexible fuel hose that goes from front to back? All the pipe work going to the front of the car looks okay so I don't know if I'm creating work / cost unnecessarily. But, whilst the tank is out it might be worth ordering replacement pipes as I have a specialist manufacturer, called Pirtek, who could create two pieces the right lengths with correct unions. I call on the 928 sages for advice...thanks in advance. Tim

mickster

If you don't know if the lines are original or when they were last changed--change them--regardless of the leak. Number one reason for fires.

You can order a kit from Roger at 928sRUs. He'll ship them across the pond or else there are good UK resources.

Speedtoys

The hard pipes are no issue...generally unless heated by a prev fire, bent, etc. But refresh everything rubber while you are at it back there, and under the hood.

Add year of car to plz.


You're pretty close to the Beaulieu IIRC, go much?

Lovemyevo2

Sorry, it's an 84 euro auto, not sure where my signature has gone! Yes, all pipes look original. Although the rubber pipes from fuel rail to injectors up front have been replaced. As I follow the pressure and return pipes from back to front there are so many joints as they go from metal to rubber and back again. It would seem to make sense to have two single-piece, flexible lines from back to front with one joint each end?? Appreciating that the flexible fuel lines will be thicker and therefore need alternative fasteners along the bottom of the car. Seems like I'd be removing a lot of potential problems at the various unions whilst the access is good as the tank is out.
Yes Speedtoys, right by the Motor Museum. Been there quite a few times. Good for the kids when it's raining!!