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formeRiceR · 06-13-2003, 06:19 PM

well a couple days ago I discovered that I have a rupture in the fuel line. So got quoted 600-700 to replace it. The reason for that is because they have to take off the diff. and the rear subframe. So I was thinking it would be eassier and cheaper to just not use the fuel lines themselves and just get a a fuel line kit w/ stainless stain braided hosing and then running them from the pump to the engine. I don't know either I should run it inside or outside the car.

do any of you guys see any problems with this set up?

**mrmephistopheles** · 06-13-2003, 06:31 PM

you gotta be kidding me!
You should go back to the shop you had quote you that and threaten to report them to the BBB!
I personally swapped those lines in about 45 minutes TAKING MY TIME from the fuel tank access hole inside the trunk. I think we charged the customer an hour of labor and parts to do it which totals up to be ~75 bucks! 6 or 700 bucks my a$$!

formeRiceR · 06-13-2003, 06:39 PM

the hard lines too?
is it that hard to change out the lines?
do you really have to take off the diff and the sub frame?
is it ready accessable?

and this is for an S14

Bill Roberts · 06-13-2003, 06:42 PM

That much money is assinine. you can buy a rebuilt turbo for a 300ZX for less.

Do it yourself...

formeRiceR · 06-13-2003, 09:35 PM

also can someone tell me where the rubber hose ends and the hardlines start..thinking about doing it myself.

thanks in advance...

the head · 06-16-2003, 09:11 AM

could always just swap over to braided steel lines if you are going to do the work anyway

06-13-2003, 06:19 PM	#1
formeRiceR Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mass Age: 43 Posts: 280 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	an idea about replacing the fuel lines... well a couple days ago I discovered that I have a rupture in the fuel line. So got quoted 600-700 to replace it. The reason for that is because they have to take off the diff. and the rear subframe. So I was thinking it would be eassier and cheaper to just not use the fuel lines themselves and just get a a fuel line kit w/ stainless stain braided hosing and then running them from the pump to the engine. I don't know either I should run it inside or outside the car. do any of you guys see any problems with this set up? __________________ "Street racers don't need girls." -Lonely Driver Learning about cars one FLAME at a time ... (thanks to TNORD)

06-13-2003, 06:39 PM	#3
formeRiceR Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mass Age: 43 Posts: 280 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the hard lines too? is it that hard to change out the lines? do you really have to take off the diff and the sub frame? is it ready accessable? and this is for an S14 __________________ "Street racers don't need girls." -Lonely Driver Learning about cars one FLAME at a time ... (thanks to TNORD) Last edited by formeRiceR; 06-13-2003 at 09:08 PM..

06-13-2003, 09:35 PM	#5
formeRiceR Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mass Age: 43 Posts: 280 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	also can someone tell me where the rubber hose ends and the hardlines start..thinking about doing it myself. thanks in advance... __________________ "Street racers don't need girls." -Lonely Driver Learning about cars one FLAME at a time ... (thanks to TNORD) Last edited by formeRiceR; 06-13-2003 at 09:51 PM..

06-16-2003, 09:11 AM	#6
the head Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: in a dark room mastering the art of typing with one hand Posts: 2,164 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	could always just swap over to braided steel lines if you are going to do the work anyway __________________ I never knew you could do that with an eggplant

06-13-2003, 06:31 PM	#2
mrmephistopheles Magnanimous Justice Distribution Service Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: BFE Age: 23 Posts: 14,372 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: mrmephistopheles Feedback Score: 9 reviews	you gotta be kidding me! You should go back to the shop you had quote you that and threaten to report them to the BBB! I personally swapped those lines in about 45 minutes TAKING MY TIME from the fuel tank access hole inside the trunk. I think we charged the customer an hour of labor and parts to do it which totals up to be ~75 bucks! 6 or 700 bucks my a$$!

06-13-2003, 06:42 PM	#4
Bill Roberts Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: S FL. Posts: 1,538 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That much money is assinine. you can buy a rebuilt turbo for a 300ZX for less. Do it yourself...