h_____ Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 My 2005 academy car, has a host (to fuel rail) that is cracked. I ordered a replacement from Caterham (£54+vat!!), but it doesnt seem to fit. The issues is at the end where it joins to the fuel pipe from the tank (i.e. back of the car). The brass union on the new hose, has a lateral movement (forward and back), which the old one does, and the new thread feels very tight on the fuel pipe union. The new pipe is very hard to tighten up, and when tight, the lateral movement means that the fuel pipe (from tank) isnt flush against the fuel hose , thus it leaks fuel. Caterham cant help, they suggest sending both pipes back, or simply sending a new one (which they confirm is same as the one I have). I am reluctant to send both as my current one works, and it leaves the car stranded (I have race next weekend). Has anyone experienced similar? Also I note the old hose is marked (5/16" BSAU 108/2 L4/c4/R) the new one has hardly any markings. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h_____ Posted July 19, 2006 Author Share Posted July 19, 2006 Anyone had any experience of swapping this? (before it drops off the front page). Updated to add, issue is that the thread inside the union isnt long enough to seal against the solid fuel pipe union. Fix still unknown. Edited by - h_____ on 20 Jul 2006 07:43:55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Walker Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Cut the unions off the old pipe by carefull use of a hacksaw to cut off the ferriles, replace the pipe and use a jubilee clips to seal. Send the wrong pipe back to CC for a refund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h_____ Posted July 20, 2006 Author Share Posted July 20, 2006 Rob, thanks for the reply, is this wise to use jubliee clips on a high pressure hose? Also, where can I get replacement hose from? Can I just get it from a motor factors? have you seen the issue before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h_____ Posted July 21, 2006 Author Share Posted July 21, 2006 Going to take this one to caterham indi garage to resolve I think! will advise on progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricky dicky Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Why not try a hose replacement co like pirtek they can make up hoses on site and carry most sizes and fittings. They can do them same day for a extra fee. Regards Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h_____ Posted July 21, 2006 Author Share Posted July 21, 2006 thanks - will look into that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesElliott Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Hugh - give me a call. x64307 Charles --- My SuperGraduates 2006 diary My SuperGraduates 2005 diary, My Caterham Academy 2004 build and race diary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h_____ Posted July 26, 2006 Author Share Posted July 26, 2006 Sorry the story continues, turns out the hoses that Caterham supply now, dont fit the 2005 academy cars as the new thread is too short. Older cars are fine. Caterham dont have an answer yet..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 use the jubliee clips as per Robs suggestion untill you can get some hose made up - jubliees are commonly used - providing the hose is high pressure hose and the jubliees are of good quality here is C7 TOP South Wales AO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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