KugaWestie Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Has anyone got any steel fuel pipes? OR Does anyone know where to buy them from apart from Westfield? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.mercboy Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Hi I’m a Mercedes specialist and used some old Mercedes estate ones if you want I can get the part numbers and price if you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted January 1, 2018 Author Share Posted January 1, 2018 4 minutes ago, phil.mercboy said: Hi I’m a Mercedes specialist and used some old Mercedes estate ones if you want I can get the part numbers and price if you want Yes please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Marks - North Oxfordshire AO Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Hi, Gary, I got most of my sundries from Car Builder Solutions. Good catalogue and website and next day delivery (without fail during my build). Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 3 minutes ago, Sunbeam Lotus said: Hi, Gary, I got most of my sundries from Car Builder Solutions. Good catalogue and website and next day delivery (without fail during my build). Simon Thanks Simon Yes well aware of CBS, I have already checked their website and they don't sell Steel fuel lines unfortunately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulianE Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Why not use copper piping ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 12 minutes ago, JulianE said: Why not use copper piping ? Was not sure it is acceptable on fuel? Or frowned upon at IVA test? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neptune Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I Would recommend cunnifer (kunnifer ?) rather than copper. Copper work hardens and is then prone to cracking. Not ideal for pressurised fuel lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenh Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 cunifer is an alloy of copper and nickel, usually with a bit of iron as well. Hence the name. It is supposed to have the benefits of copper, but without being liable to work harden with flexing and vibration. And unlike mild steel isn't liable to corrosion. It is used mainly for solid brake lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neptune Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 4 hours ago, stephenh said: cunifer is an alloy of copper and nickel, usually with a bit of iron as well. Hence the name. It is supposed to have the benefits of copper, but without being liable to work harden with flexing and vibration. And unlike mild steel isn't liable to corrosion. It is used mainly for solid brake lines. Agreed it is more commonly used for brakes but i'm assured its fine for fuel and I couldn't do this with steel very easily: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark (smokey mow) Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Personally I would use Kunifer rather than Steel for both brake and fuel lines. as well as being easier to bend by hand and using DIY tools, flaring the ends for the flexible fuel pipe and unions requires a lot less effort or specialist tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 29 minutes ago, Mark (smokey mow) said: Personally I would use Kunifer rather than Steel for both brake and fuel lines. as well as being easier to bend by hand and using DIY tools, flaring the ends for the flexible fuel pipe and unions requires a lot less effort or specialist tools. Thanks On the fuel lines would you double flare the ends to make a ridge for the rubber pipe clamp to rest against? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Car Electronics Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Gary (KugaWestie) - North Oxfordshire AO said: Thanks On the fuel lines would you double flare the ends to make a ridge for the rubber pipe clamp to rest against? If the lines are 8mm, you could fit compression olives like this trick: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark (smokey mow) Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 10 hours ago, Gary (KugaWestie) - North Oxfordshire AO said: Thanks On the fuel lines would you double flare the ends to make a ridge for the rubber pipe clamp to rest against? Yes, that or use Mike's compression olive trick. The last thing you want to have is a fuel hose popping off 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KugaWestie Posted January 3, 2018 Author Share Posted January 3, 2018 Thanks Chaps I have ordered some 3/16" and 5/16" Kunifer pipe for brake and fuel lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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