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Nov 29, 2013 | 07:39 AM

andyp

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Fuel filter Hoses

Anyone have any tips for installing these fuel filter hoses (fuel Inj) to filter? I just did one and because the hoses are so hard they are a BITCH. I lightly Heated hose ends with my heat gun to help and also used a bit of vaseline.. Any other suggestions?

Nov 29, 2013 | 07:45 AM

Stiggy

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Those plastic hoses are a bitch and after 10 years get very brittle. I changed out the filter and hoses 2 years ago at 90,000 plus miles and reinstalled the new filter using Neoprene R-10 Submersible Fuel Line. Looks just like regular Neoprene but costs $30 a foot. Much easier to work with.

Nov 29, 2013 | 09:05 AM

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gotta link for that hose, or can it be picked up at auto parts stores?

Nov 29, 2013 | 09:17 AM

Stiggy

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gotta link for that hose, or can it be picked up at auto parts stores?

NAPA sells it. Just make certain that you spec' "R-10."

Nov 29, 2013 | 09:22 AM

jakenok

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roger. thanks.

Nov 29, 2013 | 11:19 AM

Veekness

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I found that job to be 'challenging' also. Not certain if I would use a heat gun, I believe I used a hair dryer, and silicone spray. Thanks for the tip on the neoprene hose.