RE: IML: Rubber fuel line question..

["Dick Benjamin" <dickb@xxxxxxxxx>]

It is possible that I am wrong about the pressure rating of 30R9 - I will
check on that.  I was under the impression that it was simply made from an
improved rubber compound to cope with the modern oxygenated fuels they sell
in California and now in some other states (thank you again, EPA!).  I don't
know why the store would have labeled it "EFI" hose - but I wouldn't take
that as authoritative.

Some cars with in-tank pumps have pressures around 100 PSI; I'm pretty sure
that takes very special hose, and I don't think that is 30R9, but I do need
to do some research on the subject.

Dick (who scouted our 5 cheapest stations for the cheapest gas in town as
usual yesterday, and wound up paying $2.94 9/10 for Diesel!  Regular was
$2.65 9/10.) 

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Rob P
Sent: Friday, August 05, 2005 5:32 AM
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Subject: RE: IML: Rubber fuel line question..

>From: "Dick Benjamin" <dickb@xxxxxxxxx>
>
>Yes, 30R9 is expensive, but it's a lot cheaper than replacing the car due 
>to
>a fire!
>

Thanks Dick.  I don't mind the expense of 30R9 hose if it's better hose.  
The real problem is the lack of availability.  Around here they sell the 
30R9 hose in an 18" package that screams "EFI HOSE!!" at $8 a pop.  Plus, 
there was only one on the shelf.  The 30R7 hose is sold bulk so that I could

just chop off 3 feet and be done with it.  Guess I'm doing it 18" at a time.

  I'm probably going to try to reduce the amount of rubber hose eventually 
anyway.  What's the spec on the high pressure hose?  My Laser has a high 
pressure (55lb) in tank pump and needs hose with a higher bursting point.  I

assume the 90's Imps require similar.

Rob




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