In a message dated 4/4/04 1:32:29 PM Central Daylight Time, rowejj@xxxxxxx writes: > Hello List, > This may be a dumb question but why can't we just use > regular > fuel injection hose instead of that thin hard line inside of the big bulky > line? > Why not just use 1/4in or whatever it is with regular clamps? Is it like that > just for extra protection from the engine heat and elements or what? If I'm > not > mistaken our systems are running about 75psi and some of the injection hose > I've seen are rated up to 125psi. I am really bosch/fuel injection in > general > illiterate so if this is in fact a dumb question please excuse my ignorance. > >>> Good question in fact. the shop manual states that due to the unusually high fuel pressures possible under the K-Jet FI, one should only use the OEM-specified fuel lines. using 1/4" fuel line with hose clamps is a recipe for disaster!!!! Just another reason why you should buy the right part the first time from the many vendors we have. Andy [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/