OK.
Starting a new thread on the gas leak thing. I don’t know if I solved the leak at the trunk bulkhead and at the fuel filter because NOW it’s leaking at the interface of the nylon line and the fuel rail.
I am wondering if the nylon line supplied by S * G is the right size? The old lines were on the banjos without any hose clamp and did not leak…and was near impossible to remove from the banjo. But this ******* line leaks. I even put hose clamps on it…and it still leaks.
It’s ooozing out of the connection at the fuel rail and I can rotate the line on the fitting. Is the line ID too big? Is it not flexible enough to form a seal at the banjo barb?
Has anyone had success or similar failure with this line.
Does anyone have any left over Tigon or equivalent…that they know works? If I buy line from anyone they probably all have the same line which isn’t working.
A search of the archives reveals that there has been some debate concerning the correct dimensions for this fuel line. Some say 3/8" OD with 1/4" ID, and others 7/16" OD with 5/16" ID. It’s also been suggested that it may be different for different generations of E-Type. Line that I found on the SNGB web site has metric dimensions:
It also specifically says “should not be used for OEM 1/4” ID applications". If this is the line you have, then there’s the reason why is doesn’t work. It’s interesting to note that the SNGB site specifies pre-made hoses for these applications at pre-made prices. Maybe they use a different hose for these kits, or different fittings. The equivalent product on the Moss web site does not give dimensions…
I had the same question. It’s noteworthy that the product listing has no “Suitable For” tab, unlike almost every product they sell. Maybe a later model Jaguar uses this larger metric line (11mm OD, 1.5mm wall is very close to 7/16" OD, 5/16" ID) but then you’d expect it to be in a “Suitable For” list. Or, maybe they list it so that folks buy it, find it leaks, and buy the (expensive) made-up lines in desperation…
That’s the same part number I found it under on SNGB. Remember, if you have specified a particular vehicle you are searching for parts for the SNGB site will not show ones that are not in the “Suitable For” list for that car. This “feature” is a nice idea, but they don’t seem to be too rigorous about filling out the Suitable For field, so some items that are applicable to your car just don’t appear. When I go to SNGB these days to search for a part, I tend to remove the specific car option.
I replaced all my fuel line on my series 2. When I got the car it had different size rubber line some guarter in & some five sixteenth. I got my line from moss & had no issues with leaks. Just heated the line with a heat gun and it pushed on easily. I do have some left over. Contact me if interested.
