Date:         Mon, 16 Jun 2014 17:32:35 -0700
Reply-To:     Angus Gordon <birdworks@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Angus Gordon <birdworks@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 88 GL - Fuel Hose Inside Diameter
Comments: To: JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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> On Jun 16, 2014, at 12:21 PM, JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Anyone know off-hand the ID of the fuel hose that connects the tank to
> the pump, the pump to the filter and the filter to the plastic fuel line?


It depends. :)

If your tank has the large outlet (it should for an '88) it is 12mm. You could use 7/16" hose from your local FLAPS. The rest should all be 7mm. Use high pressure line after the pump.

Angus



> 
> Worked on my van early this morning while it was cool, and noted that
> the fuel lines look pretty ratty, and are the original from the factory
> - just looking for an opportunity to leak. I;m going to replace the fuel
> filter and figure that whilst I have the thing apart - I may as well
> replace those 25 year old short segments with new. While it is so hot
> during the day - will be over 90 degrees today with high humidity - I
> wanted to go and get the hose, in my son's air conditioned car) and do
> the repair in the morning while cool.
> 
> ETKA lists the hose by part number only - and say buy a length of hose
> and cut it to correct length segment. It does not give the ID in the spec.

> 
> So if anyone knows for certain the ID - I would appreciate hearing. It
> would save me some hassle in this heat!
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> John