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Fox 5.0 - intermediate fuel lines in engine bay

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#1 ·
I don’t know the exact term for these (2) lines located in the 86-93 5.0 engine bay…

Does anyone reproduce the “intermediate” black rubber (or nylon?) fuel lines that connect to the chrome metal fuel lines (down in front of engine, passenger side), then connect to the body fuel lines?

These would be the (2) “curved” lines between the body fuel lines and the chrome lines to fuel rail…
 
#2 ·
I thought I remember seeing a kit recently, but cannot find it.
First off, why are you asking? Damaged? leaking? Other?

I ask because there are a few 'non-factory' style options.


LMR has a kit that replaces the nylon flex with fuel hose.


Could also look at the Russell stainless lines.

 
#3 ·
I've only seen those lines attached to the main fuel lines to the rear of the car. I always thought replacing those required specialized tooling but I never looked into it as i replaced the lines completely from front to back.
 
#4 ·
I used -4 aeroquip press on fuel lines to replace my old kinked stock nylon lines down there on my notch. No clamps needed.
Did that about 11-12 years ago still working just fine.. But..
After all these years in our dry climate they are starting to dry out.
Probably repeat the process here soon.
Will post some pics after a bit.
 
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I used -4 aeroquip press on fuel lines to replace my old kinked stock nylon lines down there on my notch. No clamps needed.
Same here, replaced all of that plastic fuel line in the car, stuff is over 30 years old, time to be replace.

This tool was a huge help to put the hose onto the little fittings, but not the hard mounted lines, I used a heat gun to get the hose warm, not super hot, and teflon paste.
 
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Those just push onto the existing fittings and hard line?
If so, that's pretty fancy and no clamps makes it even more attractive.
 
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Yea - seeing the images - but I too have the same question …. LOL - even after looking at the images!

@Ilusivefox

Those are def the hoses I’m referring to in original post - thanks for the images!

I see there’s no clamps, but they are secure enough as is, press fit? Did you have to warm up the hose or just squirt a little WD40 to get them to slide on to the body lines and chrome fuel rail lines?

Where did you originally buy those from and do you recall if they come in black?
 
#14 ·
My go to hydraulic hose shop (hydraquip) that was 5 minutes away from me for the last 25 years moved 3 months ago. Just recently discovered this. They moved 15 miles north and I find them and new location and walk in and they look at me funny and say "They don't do walk in's anymore." Not worth it. Luckily they helped me out one more time. 😕
So. Can't give quote on anymore of these hoses for now.
Just add it to the list of things changing, moving, closing around here.
 
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My go to hydraulic hose shop (hydraquip) that was 5 minutes away from me for the last 25 years moved 3 months ago. Just recently discovered this. They moved 15 miles north and I find them and new location and walk in and they look at me funny and say "They don't do walk in's anymore." Not worth it. Luckily they helped me out one more time. 😕
So. Can't give quote on anymore of these hoses for now.
Just add it to the list of things changing, moving, closing around here.
dang…. 3 mos too late… LOL

Is the LMR kit in Post 2 from @Blown85GT a good kit? It just looks like generic rubber hoses and clamps that anyone could get at a local box store (AutoZone, Advanced, NAPA etc) for less than $50 that LMR wants…
 
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dang…. 3 mos too late… LOL

Is the LMR kit in Post 2 from @Blown85GT a good kit? It just looks like generic rubber hoses and clamps that anyone could get at a local box store (AutoZone, Advanced, NAPA etc) for less than $50 that LMR wants…
I have a section of high pressure fuel hose from parts store for my return line in that spot. I just used a couple fuel line hose clamps on each end. I don't think it's much different than the LMR kit.


I've never seen the LMR type aftermarket one's in person and with only one partial pic on the website can see how they connect to the fuel rails on lower intake but wonder how they connect to hard lines from body?
On the body side, the hard line has a barb (or 2) that you push the hose over and then put the clamp (or 2) above the barb.
 
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I have a section of high pressure fuel hose from parts store for my return line in that spot. I just used a couple fuel line hose clamps on each end. I don't think it's much different than the LMR kit.




On the body side, the hard line has a barb (or 2) that you push the hose over and then put the clamp (or 2) above the barb.
So essentially the LMR kit is just common cut-to-fit fuel injection hose that can be bought locally and isn’t marked up 50x the cost of just hose and 4 clamps? :D

No leaks under pressure?
 
#21 ·
I've never used the Russell twist lock hose. Couldn't give a definitive answer. Only the Aeroquip -4 hose I know for a fact that you can simply press on in this application for the intermediate fuel lines and intermediate lines for fuel rails without clamps.
Watched the video on summit and the Russel fitting they are pressing the twist lock hose over has a more aggressive barb on the fitting has more bite than the oem fox fuel lines barbs have.
Could give the Russel brand a try and use clamps for added measure.
 
#22 ·
I've never used the Russell twist lock hose. Couldn't give a definitive answer. Only the Aeroquip -4 hose I know for a fact that you can simply press on in this application for the intermediate fuel lines and intermediate lines for fuel rails without clamps.
Watched the video on summit and the Russel fitting they are pressing the twist lock hose over has a more aggressive barb on the fitting has more bite than the oem fox fuel lines barbs have.
Could give the Russel brand a try and use clamps for added measure.
Great, thanks for the added info and quick reply!
 
#23 ·
Back TTT some additional questions

On LMR’s site it says those rubber fuel lines are 1/4”… inside diameter.

However when I go to local Advance or Auto Zone, the 1/4” fuel injection hose they have looks to be very small in outer diameter and the inner looks smaller than 1/4”, even though on the hose casing it says “1/4”.

Can anyone tell me what size they were buying to replace those hoses?