'68 Fuel Filler to Tank Hose

cunning plan · Jan 4, 2012

Hey guys can anyone help me find the correct part?

VW Heritage have one that I think is correct, but it says from '72-'79 :?

http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_Fuel-filler-hose-tank-end-72_act_shop.product_pID_153800_lang_EN_country_GB.htm?crumbPageToLoad=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Cheers, :msn4:

Analog · Jan 4, 2012

yeah thats not the correct one, i had to buy a length of silicone and use it as no-one supplies the new one

i bought via ebay this one
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/57mm-2-1-4-ID-Silicone-Silicon-Hose-Pipe-1-Metre-Blue-/180480228572?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a0575bcdc" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

but it doesnt have the fuel / vapour protection thing, but it's been ok for 2 years now, and i have loads spare to change if i need, plus i did have some submerged in fuel for a few weeks and it didnt rot out, but there must be something in it i guess

or your other option
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Product.do?method=view&n=1536&p=247842&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Base&utm_campaign=Fuel%20Hose" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

cunning plan · Jan 4, 2012

Thank you for the reply Analog, glad I didn't buy the other one now, especially at £50+. :shadey:

Analog said:
i bought via ebay this one
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/57mm-2-1-4-ID-Silicone-Silicon-Hose-Pipe-1-Metre-Blue-/180480228572?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a0575bcdc" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

That looks alright, good find. Even better if you have tested it for that amount of time. I guess, at least the fuel isn't touching the pipe permanently, unless you have a full tank and it sloshes-around. :?

Analog said:
but it doesnt have the fuel / vapour protection thing,

Do you mean number 24 on this top diagram? :?:

Analog said:
or your other option
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Product.do?method=view&n=1536&p=247842&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Base&utm_campaign=Fuel%20Hose" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Nice that it says it is specifically for fuel, but very expensive. :scared0012:

tomedwar72 · Jan 4, 2012

These any good?

http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/category/Fuel_System/Fuel_Filler_Hose,b.html

http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p....html?osCsid=aa687fef03f695afc63dad82ff2f58e9

rallye dale · Jan 4, 2012

Isnt it just no. 26 you need

Analog · Jan 4, 2012

cunning plan said:
Thank you for the reply Analog, glad I didn't buy the other one now, especially at £50+. :shadey:

Analog said:

i bought via ebay this one
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/57mm-2-1-4-ID-Silicone-Silicon-Hose-Pipe-1-Metre-Blue-/180480228572?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a0575bcdc" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Click to expand...

That looks alright, good find. Even better if you have tested it for that amount of time. I guess, at least the fuel isn't touching the pipe permanently, unless you have a full tank and it sloshes-around. :?

Analog said:

but it doesnt have the fuel / vapour protection thing,

Click to expand...

no the cheaper hose does not have the fuel protection lining is my meaning, I cannot remember the actual length needed now for the filler do you have your old hose still? isn't it something like 300mm or so?

yeah i wouldn't think it is in contact that much, they do say about the fuel vapour contaminating it too as to why it has the protection.. ?

although as it has been two years since i did mine and just looking at their picture again it seems a little longer than i remember, might be worth calling them and asking for the length of that part? see if they have changed it, but it does say 72> ? :?

but i still have excess from the metre i bought, so i could probably do you a section at say £10 posted if you wanted to try that?

cunning plan · Jan 5, 2012

Analog said:
cunning plan said:

Thank you for the reply Analog, glad I didn't buy the other one now, especially at £50+. :shadey:

Analog said:

i bought via ebay this one
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/57mm-2-1-4-ID-Silicone-Silicon-Hose-Pipe-1-Metre-Blue-/180480228572?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a0575bcdc" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Click to expand...

That looks alright, good find. Even better if you have tested it for that amount of time. I guess, at least the fuel isn't touching the pipe permanently, unless you have a full tank and it sloshes-around. :?

Analog said:

but it doesnt have the fuel / vapour protection thing,

Click to expand...

Click to expand...

no the cheaper hose does not have the fuel protection lining is my meaning, I cannot remember the actual length needed now for the filler do you have your old hose still? isn't it something like 300mm or so?

yeah i wouldn't think it is in contact that much, they do say about the fuel vapour contaminating it too as to why it has the protection.. ?

although as it has been two years since i did mine and just looking at their picture again it seems a little longer than i remember, might be worth calling them and asking for the length of that part? see if they have changed it, but it does say 72> ? :?

but i still have excess from the metre i bought, so i could probably do you a section at say £10 posted if you wanted to try that?

Ah right, thanks for explaining.

I was going to call them, but then saw tomedwar72's post. Think I will go with that instead. Cheaper anyway.

Also, cheers for the offer of an off-cut, if the one from CBS doesn't work out, I'll probably take it :msn4:

rallye dale said:
Isnt it just no. 26 you need

I thought so to start with, but it seems too should and is listed as 72>.

I think I would have to call them to confirm. :|

tomedwar72 said:
These any good?

http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/category/Fuel_System/Fuel_Filler_Hose,b.html

http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p....html?osCsid=aa687fef03f695afc63dad82ff2f58e9

Cheers fella! I think we have found a winner!

arty0047:

http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/product/Ultra_Flexible_Fuel_Filler_Hose_57mm_%282_1%7C4%22%29_FFF57" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Designed for fuel with protective layers etc. Only £24 for 50cm 8)

ZedBed · Jan 5, 2012

I've tried this stuff. Once I had it in my hand, due to the spiral design, I wasn't convinced it would seal properly with a clamp so I chucked it.

cunning plan · Jan 5, 2012

Hmm, I was wondering about that spiral 'ridge' in it and how a clip would go on.

Would the ridge just squash when you start winding the clip up? :?:

Doris · Jan 5, 2012

ZedBed said:
I've tried this stuff. Once I had it in my hand, due to the spiral design, I wasn't convinced it would seal properly with a clamp so I chucked it.

x2,I use it on heaters or air but not fluid with that ridge, defo not fuel.The ID needs to be perfectly smooth so it will seal when pinched by the jubilee clip.

Araon · Jan 5, 2012

The Merlin link shows a smoothwall internal liner with convoluted outer

cunning plan · Jan 5, 2012

Okay, cheers guys, I'll give the 'ribbed' one a miss :lol:

:roll:

Araon said:
The Merlin link shows a smoothwall internal liner with convoluted outer

Would that one be better then? :?

dubdubz · Jan 5, 2012

http://www.thinkauto.com/plist010106gweb.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

search for NH57 [pg 64] no image but might be worth a call?

rallye dale · Jan 5, 2012

rallye dale said:
Isnt it just no. 26 you need

:?

Analog · Jan 5, 2012

cunning plan said:
rallye dale said:

Isnt it just no. 26 you need

Click to expand...

I thought so to start with, but it seems too should and is listed as 72>.

I think I would have to call them to confirm. :|

:character0022:

rallye dale · Jan 6, 2012

Sorry missed that

I just bought 26a which came yesterday, i can measure it if you like

cunning plan · Jan 6, 2012

rallye dale said:
Sorry missed that

I just bought 26a which came yesterday, i can measure it if you like

Yes please buddy!

What year is your bus? :?:

ZedBed said:
I've tried this stuff. Once I had it in my hand, due to the spiral design, I wasn't convinced it would seal properly with a clamp so I chucked it.

What did you use instead?

arty0021:

dubdubz said:
http://www.thinkauto.com/plist010106gweb.pdf

search for NH57 [pg 64] no image but might be worth a call?

Cheers bud, I'll keep that as a backup.

rallye dale · Jan 6, 2012

Its a 71

cunning plan · Jan 7, 2012

rallye dale said:
Its a 71

I don't suppose you have had a chance to measure that hose have you good buddy?

Cheers, :msn4:

rallye dale · Jan 7, 2012

Yep, Not good news for me though :roll:

This is my original, 56mm ish nb, 180mm ish long

And the one i bought from Heritage, 52mm ish nb, 120mm ish long

In the Heritage catalogue the 2 part no.s are the same although it does say short on the end, but why list them for both models with the same picture no. if you know what i mean

Going to go to my local pirtek next week to see what they have

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