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4drftn

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hi guys im just in the middle of changing my fuel filter (i got z200 as recommended) and i cant pull the hosing off!... it like its glued or its never been changed at all! tried twisting it but the hosing is starting to crack (corroded a bit from heat)...

can anyone tell me what size hosing it is so i can replace it... that would be great

thanks

Devils_Advocate21 Mentor

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8 mm fuel hose i think or is it 6 :S simple take the fuel filter down measure hose and buy, best bet plus the z201 also fits aswell

Cheap and easy and can be bought from super cheap in 1-1.5 meter sections

Good luck

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Rule 1: Never work on your own car yourself if it is your only car (i.e. if you can't borrow mum/dad's car etc). It is simply impossible. I take this to the next step, and I have a daily driver.

Whenever I do anything on the car, I usually need something as the thing progresses. Cars are my most favourite thing in the whole world, so I practically have half a workshop worth of parts, but it's still not enough. e.g. I might need a washer or a clamp, or a belt, or hose or something.

In light of this, I find that most of the time wiht the skylines (for other cars, it depends on where the fuel filter is located too), the hose is normally hardened onto the fuel filter. You can probably muck around and use a screwdriver to get it off, but it's still no good - the hose is perished. Doing so will probably spill blood. I normally just slit it, save the hassle. New bit of fuel line might cost you $5-10. Then you know for next time, it'll be easy too.

4drftn Experienced

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8 or 6 mm... i will keep that in mind but i guess my best chance of doing it right the first time is to take existing hose off and to go get 1 meter - 1.5 hose

thanks guys

* if anyone is definate on hose size please post... as it will be easier hehe :laughing-smiley-014:

Devils_Advocate21 Mentor

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found my left over, Hear (Grommet Rubber - Fuel Hose -8mm (5/16") ) There ya go so its 8 mm and get some clamps as well it doesnt hurt to replace those shitty ones that are already on there

Cheers

A

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found my left over, Hear (Grommet Rubber - Fuel Hose -8mm (5/16") ) There ya go so its 8 mm and get some clamps as well it doesnt hurt to replace those shitty ones that are already on there

Cheers

A

thanks for that, will make it easier for me + there is a skline meet in progress i can do my car early and head of to that... thanks again SAU members

4drftn Experienced

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well i went down to super cheap and bought a meter of 5/16 (7.9mm) hose and a pack of 2 clamps for my R33 gts-t series 1 RB25t cost me $7.99 for fuel hose and $3.00 for the small hose clamps. You can buy coloured fuel lines by the meter in a packet but it cost $13.99 + colours they had only consisted of red and blue. Hope this helps other... :P

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gah, i split my fuel line today trying to get the stupid fuel filter off

racq guy coudlnt even get the fuel filer off the hose when he came and cut it out

it had become one with the hoses

4drftn Experienced

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gah, i split my fuel line today trying to get the stupid fuel filter off

racq guy coudlnt even get the fuel filer off the hose when he came and cut it out

it had become one with the hoses

exactly the same prob i had... might i say its a good idea you wear eye protection as today i cut my fuel line and the fuel shot up and it just missed the eye balls!... iv had fuel in my eyes before looking over a carbie after tiping some in and my mate didnt look to see if i had my head out of it... but i think it was a high octane, maybe avgas, as the car was a speedway vehicle... stung a bit :D

Devils_Advocate21 Mentor

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you can always relieve pressure next time by, removing fuse or fuel pump plug, start it up it will stall after 2 seconds, or another way is before attempting open the fuel tank cap after its sat a little bit and that will relieve pressure, also undo the bottom on first pull off put a bolt in it and that will stop most of the fuel coming out, then tackle the front, and replace. But there is no way you cannot lose no fuel out.

Glad to help

Cheers

A

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