I have a 1996 x300,
and I have noticed on the last 2 MOTs there is an advisorie
stating fuel pipes corroded, I had a quick look the other day and could not see anything wrong, but to be quite honest I am not even sure that I was looking at the fuel pipes as there are several pipes underneath and some of them must be brake pipes.
I only raised the car on a trolley jack and did not have a good light.
Does anyone know where the pipes do corrode and is it a big job replacing them and also where in the UK can I get them.
Any replies will be appreciated

Thanks David.

 

Yes the pipes do corrode - I had issues on both sides of the fuel filter but was (finally) able to patch with 5/16" (can't remember size in mm) flexible fuel line from halfords - absolute pain in the neck though - one tip would be to immerse the replacement line in hot water to make it more flexible before pushing onto solid metal line as far as humanly possible and use two clips each end, one facing one way and one the other so the tension on each works against the other

It can probably be done, depending upon where the dodgy section is, without a lift but it is a pain! And another tip - you might as well replace fuel filter whilst you're in there but be very careful as it may well be seized and you can do damage to whatever sections of original fuel line in that area are left

I think you can buy full replacement lines from britishparts but expensive and apparently a real nightmare to fit

Nibbster


Does anyone know where the pipes do corrode and is it a big job replacing them and also where in the UK can I get them.
Any replies will be appreciated

Thanks David.[/QUOTE]

 

The fuel lines are expensive... I looked before on few websites with Jag parts... Anyway, my solution was a quick clean with small wire brush and then painted them with 2 coats of hammerite, as mine had only surface corrosion caused by chipped paint. And it went through MOT with no probs at all

 

Mine was worse than slight corrosion as fuel was leaking out - the pipe that goes towards the engine is a high pressure line (45 psi springs to mind, but as does the thought that it may have been higher)

I also have a vague recollection that someone told me these things rust from the inside out, especially if car isn't used regularly)

Another option would be to replace rusted section with 5/16 cunifer (do not use copper as it hardens with vibration), flare decent ends of original steel pipe and cunifer and join with 5/16 brake line nuts and joint piece in middle - only issue I found was that 5/16 joints and nuts are a beggar to find, and cunifer is much easier to bend and flare than steel.

There's loads of posts, mainly relating to my issues with the fuel lines, eith here on on j-l

thanks

chris / nibbs

 

if its the fuel section issue, do take extra caution with both rectifying and rebuilding, best would be to get the whole unit (brand new).

 

Interesting thread. Are these fuel lines corroding due to the sale that is put on the roads in you area? And would some one please tell me what MOT stands for?

Thanks guys

 

MOT is the British "Ministry of Transport" annual safety road test for vehicles older than 3 years.

 

Indeed, 'Ministry Of Transport' test, and yes, it might have something do with salt that is used heavily during the winter, especially when it's not necessary at all, like when there's no frost at all and it's drizzling... Salt combined with rather shitty road surfaces, that sends little pebbles flying in every direction when you drive on it... And no, I'm not talking about dirt roads here, I'm talking about at least half of roads in Britain...

 

Gee Fire. Why don't you just spit it out and say what you really think about the situation.

 

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