Fuel lines for EA82T conversion

timmo · Post by **timmo** » Wed Aug 16, 2006 8:06 pm

I'm aware the conversion to an EA82T in my L wagon requires the MPFI fuel tank and pump - but what about fuel lines? I realise the MPFI engine requires higher fuel pressure so... Will the Carb EA82 lines do the job OR should I see if I can swap the MPFI lines from the donor car; or should I get some new ones that would have to be bent to shape??? OR Could I use suitable rubber hose instead...?

Any insight would be appreciated

Timmo

Suby Wan Kenobi · Post by **Suby Wan Kenobi** » Wed Aug 16, 2006 8:26 pm

The std L series lines will do the trick but you might want to use the tank breather hose as the return line and switch it over down the back near the tank for the breather hose. If you dont switch it down the back as well fuel will poor out your charcoal canister.

timmo · Post by **timmo** » Wed Aug 16, 2006 8:41 pm

Thanks - why would you suggest using the breather hose as the return though?

Suby Wan Kenobi · Post by **Suby Wan Kenobi** » Wed Aug 16, 2006 11:13 pm

its a bigger diameter line

timmo · Post by **timmo** » Thu Aug 17, 2006 9:03 am

Yeah so that setup would be good enough you reckon? what did you other guys with the EA82 conversion do?

redskin · Post by **redskin** » Thu Aug 17, 2006 9:24 am

same as Subi Wan Kenobi, works fine.

MUDRAT · Post by **MUDRAT** » Thu Aug 17, 2006 9:26 am

Another thing is you must replace all the neoprene lines with special high-pressure EFI fuel hose.

fredsub · Post by **fredsub** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 8:16 am

you don't really need to change the return line for the larger fuel pipe,
it works quite ok as is.....well just running stock boost anyway.
BTW, the breather pipe is larger, because gas takes up more volume.

timmo · Post by **timmo** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 9:26 am

Yeah cheers - I guess i'll leave it how it is - but with the neoprene hose sections replaced with heavy duty reinforced hose and see how it goes - if its a prob I can always change later - not a big job!

wrx_nut · Post by **wrx_nut** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 9:36 pm

yeah..when i did my conversion i just used the normal carby fuel in and return lines but replaced the hoses to EFI hose and it works a treat..havent faulted it yet....

wrx_nut

Suby Wan Kenobi · Post by **Suby Wan Kenobi** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 10:52 pm

As long as the return line is a braided line you wont have an issue.