VX2L16V Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 i'm using 2 x 8mm copper pipes down the tunnel 1. where should they start & stop please? from the front bulkhead to behind the diff? 2. do I need to have the ends flared? 3. are P clips the best fittings? 4. to follow... Thanks, Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedricTheBrave Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 You must use P clips I used a mixture of ssteal and plastic ones I soldered a couple of 8mm olives ( from 8mm compression joints) onto the ends to aid the clamping of the pipe which works fine they are available form B&Q etc My pipes stick out anout 3 inches at both ends from the bulkheads. you just have to decide on which side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VX2L16V Posted February 18, 2005 Author Share Posted February 18, 2005 Thank you Mr. Wilkes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Seabrook Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Olive or as I have done and flare the ends would be a good idea. Plane ends could cause the pie to come off. P clips are my preferred method of holding fuel and brake pipes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toby Mack Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 what about high pressure hoses? I assume the same is ok but I have noticed most people appear to spend lots of money on fancy screw fittings. Why? Is that just bling factor and ease of working or something more important? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VX2L16V Posted February 19, 2005 Author Share Posted February 19, 2005 Thanks for helpful advise, Off to Merlin now to get some P clips & something done with the ends... Hopefully won't cost as muuch as having ends swaged on my flexi brake lines!! Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.anson Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 I routed my fuel lines down the left side of the tunnel and the wiring loom down the right. No problems as such but in hindsight I would have dont it the other way around as the induction side on the VX is on the right and therefore their are a couple of places where the fuel line and loom conflict. I managed to sort it but it made life a bit more difficult than it needed to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VX2L16V Posted February 19, 2005 Author Share Posted February 19, 2005 Uh Oh, I was thinking if induction was on the right then so should the fuel? Doh, That's what you are saying isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlgurney Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 This may be rubbish but i was once told not to use copper pipe for fuel lines??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilux Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 i'm using 2 x 8mm copper pipes down the tunnel but why copper? Good quality high pressure fuel hose is cheap and easier to route/fit and if clobbered will squash and return and not dent (restrict flow) Braided hose is available too............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VX2L16V Posted February 19, 2005 Author Share Posted February 19, 2005 If my fuel lines get clobbered while in the tunnel I'll be more worried about the thing slicing my car in half rather than squash & return Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidersurfer Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 This may be rubbish but i was once told not to use copper pipe for fuel lines??? CuNiFe (Copper/Nickel/Iron Alloy) is perfectly safe for fuel lines. Looks like copper too. Could be that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VX2L16V Posted February 19, 2005 Author Share Posted February 19, 2005 Definately a coil of 8mm brake line bought from Merlin to be used as fuel line... I have *attempted* to solder 8mm olives onto the ends, I think I've done the right thing Looks erm how can I put it A MESS but should do the job? will I still need fuel clips & if so where can I get them from please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james grayley Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 any copper microbore pipe is fine available from b&q for pennies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VX2L16V Posted February 19, 2005 Author Share Posted February 19, 2005 phew & the clips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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