1975 1500TC – Check your hoses!

[bazyerma]

Hi all,

Just a quick reminder to check your fuel hoses. Mine is starting to look a bit worse for wear after about two years of use. No leaks yet, and the internals still seem fine, but it's worth keeping an eye on.

I bought this hose from a reputable supplier (Pirtek), and it's marked with the BSAU108 specification. Even quality hoses can degrade over time.

BSAU108 Fuel Hose Specification:
Material: Black, smooth CR/NBR (Neoprene/Nitrile) compound — resistant to weather, oil, and abrasion.
Reinforcement: High tensile synthetic textile plies for added strength.
Inner Lining: Smooth NBR, compatible with unleaded/leaded petrol, diesel, and oils with up to 5% oxygenates or MTBE.
Temperature Range: -40°C to +100°C.
Working Pressure: 14 bar, with a 4:1 safety factor.
Use Case: Suitable for petroleum products with up to 50% aromatic content.

Stay safe and check those hoses!

Regards

Barry

[cliftyhanger]

That is R6 hose, so not ethanol resistant.
You need R9 (or R14 i think for low pressure hose) and only buy from a reputable seller. ie not AFS on ebay... (theirs is fake and deterioates fast)
Gates barricade, cohline etc bought from proper suppliers. My Gates barricade on my spitfire is 10 years old, all good as new.