EdwardBs Mk4 #8674 20th Anniversary Build

[edwardb]

Thanks for the fuel line writeup. I have done something similar with the stainless line but have not put together the sections of Aeroquip racing hose. Are there any special tools or techniques to getting this done? Doug

You're welcome. No, nothing special really. Just to be certain, these are the high pressure style hoses with a Teflon liner and the connectors have a little ferrule (or olive as I guess some call them) that goes over the end of the liner and then is captured between the two connector halves. I find these kind of connectors a bit easier to assemble onto hose than the more traditional AN connectors where you put the end on the hose and then screw the rest of the connector in. These particular Aeroquip connectors happen to be steel, so they're a little more durable to work with and don't mark up with normal tools. A bench vise with some type of protection on the jaws is probably mandatory IMO. I don't have any dedicated AN wrenches or holders. I guess my main feedback is that you have to be real careful and precise with cutting the braid, trimming the liner so it's straight and clean allowing the pieces to go together without too much drama. Use some assembly lube on the final step where you insert the end into the liner. I use the Earl's Performance lube. Good luck!