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May 22nd, 2015, 09:42 AM
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May 22nd, 2015, 10:58 AM
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Be most cautious, one woman. There several hose types available, but only a very few are suitable for use with fuel. Search transmission hose for a recent thread on this forum. Fortunately, parts stores stock it in bulk lengths, and my local Advance has a counter gal who knew the difference.
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May 22nd, 2015, 02:42 PM
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Maybe they do, but the point is that she ought to be able to get what she needs at any auto parts store. Probably any GM dealer parts counter, too. The car is old, but not that old.
May 23rd, 2015, 06:59 PM
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fuel line hose for 1990 Olds. Cutless Ceira
I have tried to find this fuel line at Advance, O'Riley, Napa, and the dealership, they all tell me that it has been discontinued. I even tried J.C. Whitney. I know that I just can't use any rubber hose because it will be transporting gas.
May 23rd, 2015, 07:15 PM
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Would they simply turn you away with a "sorry, Ma'am, it can't be done" for an answer? That would surprise me. If the standard part isn't available anymore, can't they use a little imagination, simply cut a piece of hose to the required length, attach the appropriate connectors, and install it? I'd hate to think that a dealership repair shop, or any automotive repair shop (Pep Boys, Firestone, or any of the millions of others) would be defeated by a leaking fuel line on any car of any year.
I know that I just can't use any rubber hose because it will be transporting gas.
Why can't you just buy this stuff?
http://www.autozone.com/fuel-deliver...r-2-5l-tbi-ohv
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May 23rd, 2015, 08:22 PM
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May 23rd, 2015, 08:51 PM
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I'm pretty sure that this came from my local Advance Auto Parts...SAE 30R 7 for fuel, but not fuel injection
Their web site does not go into hose types and specific uses, it only shows ID and length.
That SAE 30R7 is stenciled on the hose OD.
Their web site does not go into hose types and specific uses, it only shows ID and length.
That SAE 30R7 is stenciled on the hose OD.
May 25th, 2015, 10:42 AM
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fuel line
Looking in my repair software, I see that the 2.3L engine in a '90 Ciera has a fuel pressure spec of 41-47 psi; way too much for a typical rubber hose/clamp set-up. There is an illustration showing what appears to be formed stainless steel fuel hard lines with braided ss hose attached with high pressure crimps. These attach to the fuel rails as pressure and return lines. This may be why she can't find a replacement "rubber hose".
May 26th, 2015, 08:38 AM
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Where is the fuel line in question located?.
If you can take the old one off then it shouldn't take much imagination from an old school parts guy to come up with a suitable replacement. The hard bit is finding an old school parts guy. When you find him give that store all your business, when you are stuck someone like that is priceless.
Roger.
If you can take the old one off then it shouldn't take much imagination from an old school parts guy to come up with a suitable replacement. The hard bit is finding an old school parts guy. When you find him give that store all your business, when you are stuck someone like that is priceless.
Roger.
