Fuel filler pipe

[jollyboy]

I am replacing the diesel fuel filler pipe on my Albin Vega, as it has seen better days. It is made out of a stiff black rubber flexible tubing and is about 2.5 meters in length. It is has a wavy external surface (sorry, no photo) and is of 5cm internal diameter. I have been quoted £73 plus £10 postage and packing, which seems a bit steep. Does anyone know if that is the going rate? Are there any cheaper alternatives?

John B
Vagrant 1718

 

[sailorman]

we have clear nylon reinforced hose, it is not in or near the engine bay

 

[jollyboy]

Many thanks Sailorman. Where did you get your hose from?

John B
Vagrant 1718

 

[sailorman]

Many thanks Sailorman. Where did you get your hose from?

John B
Vagrant 1718

a chandlers or asap supplies or hardware shop

 

[David2452]

Presumably you have been quoted for BS 7840 fuel hose, in which case it's not far off the mark. You can get fuel hose that is much easier to use here http://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/ultra-flexible-fuel-filler-hose-51mm-2 not 7840 but a reasonable compromise as it is nice to route.

 

[jollyboy]

Thanks David. I'll check the link.

 

[jollyboy]

Many thanks Sailorman.

 

[SHUG]

Just be aware that plastic (PVC) pipe, unlike neoprene, becomes very hard after prolonged contact with diesel and will not flex like the pukka fuel hose.

 

[jollyboy]

Thank you. I have decided to go for the proper thing, although I seem to have got it relatively cheaply, at £72 for three metres plus postage. The car builder solutions tubing suggested by David 2452 was priced at £18 plus VAT per half metre.