fuel line replacement on 1997 sentra

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normie - 25 Jan 2007 16:24 GMT

I replace the fuel filter on my sentra by cutting the upper hose so I can
easily twist the filter out of the lower hose. I then replace the upper
hose (about 5 inches worth) with conventional SAE fuel/emission hose that
I get for a dollar. I always do it this way. The parts guy tried to sell
me a lengthy packaged section of fuel injector hose for $15. Is this
really necessary? Like I said I have always used the other stuff and no
problem. Any ideas?

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codifus - 25 Jan 2007 16:52 GMT

> I replace the fuel filter on my sentra by cutting the upper hose so I can
> easily twist the filter out of the lower hose. I then replace the upper
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> really necessary? Like I said I have always used the other stuff and no
> problem. Any ideas?

It is extremely important that you use a feul line hose made for modern
feul injected motors. The specification is something like SAE 30 R 9.
Using the regular feul line hose that they offer at most shops is way
too weak. The line will easily burst under pressure and cause a car
fire.

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normie - 26 Jan 2007 02:02 GMT

Fuel line replacement hose on that 1997 Sentra is SAE 30R7. Is this
acceptable for fuel injection?

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codifus - 26 Jan 2007 12:47 GMT

> Fuel line replacement hose on that 1997 Sentra is SAE 30R7. Is this
> acceptable for fuel injection?

You should replace it;

http://www.gates.com/common/downloads/files/Gates/brochure/TechTipsForm.pdf

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