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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - Fuel Lines

Hi,
I need to replace copper fuel line before next MOT. My 1500 fuel line leaves the tank and for the first 6 inches or so is copper changing to a small hose section having 2 clips. It then passes over the rear axle and on the way down for approx 4inches it is quite rusty, it then runs along the the floor pan. My question is - is it permissable to cut out the affected piece and the insert a hose section and will this be ok for MOT?
Cheers,Bill.
W Wood

I do not have a clue whether they check the fuel line for hose clips.

Mine has a type 9 Ford gearbox and an additional crossmember added which caused me to add a section of flexible (rubber-ish) hose at the crossmember because the line is bent to make room for the crossmember.

Both hose clips are visible under the car during testing, I doubt if it matters as long as there are no signs of leaking.

Is your rusty piece ready to leak? If not why not clean it and add rust repair "stuff", then paint it.
Bill 1

For MOT it doesnt matter

But I like to go by the MSA reg of having no more than 30cm of flexible line at any one time.

Would it not be worth while spending the £18 and replace the whole lot for peace of mind?

The 1500 should have a solid line all the way from the tank to the engine bay where it is joined to a much shorter run of hard pipe by a small rubber joiner and hose clamps.

HFFK5 is the precut and flared pipe, ready to fit ;)
PeterJMoore

Hi,
Although the pipe is not leaking - not sure if I just want to clean it and paint it. It was noted on the last MOT as needs looking at. I am aware that the fuel line is all pipe from the tank and terminates in a small section of tubing at the pump but, it was the fact that mine had a small section of tubing shortly after leaving the tank! Thanks for responding!
Cheers,Bill.
W Wood

Although a solid pipe front to back is better, what the pipe is made of doesn't matter at all as long as it's suitable secure and made of petrol proof material. So steel, copper, kunifer (my preferred option), rubber or braided are all fine, regardless of length for a road car.
I would be wary of using anything other than a solid pipe under the car long term however, as it's too easy to puncture or damage. As something to see you through an MOT it would be fine.
S Overy

I used 8mm central heating microbore pipe when I renewed my fuel pipe. It will certainly stand the pressure and it's easy to bend into shape. Been on two years with no problems.

Bernie.
b higginson

This thread was discussed between 29/05/2011 and 30/05/2011

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