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    Can I use fuel hose for the clutch reservoir hose?

    I found a source for the correct hose but they want $35! It's like a foot long!

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    here is what i found on gizzoogle

    "Ethanol dries out fuel line just like alcohol dries out your skin. Newer vehicles use a different type of fuel line that is resistant to the destructive qualities of ethanol. When choosing car plumbing for your high-performance vehicle – or even your street vehicle – use a line with PTFE, otherwise known as Teflon or another synthetic rubber."
    No e30s again.

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    Might need EPDM, read online fuel hose isn't compatible with brake fluid. haha I have an extra clutch feed hose I'll ship if you can wait...it's 30 yrs old, so...someone suggested master Carr for various size EPDM hose. This was on a forum, so not positive EPDM is safe, seems to be on the right track.
    Last edited by Mikealwa; 01-05-2022 at 08:14 AM.

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    Clutch line is 7.5mm ID. Fuel hose is 8mm ID. On that alone I'd probable pass on using fuel line. Try this ebay listing https://www.ebay.com/itm/23432309732...UaAi8WEALw_wcB

    It looks like ECS tuning is closing it out as it's NLA on their website.

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    Quote Originally Posted by superj View Post
    here is what i found on gizzoogle

    "Ethanol dries out fuel line just like alcohol dries out your skin. Newer vehicles use a different type of fuel line that is resistant to the destructive qualities of ethanol. When choosing car plumbing for your high-performance vehicle – or even your street vehicle – use a line with PTFE, otherwise known as Teflon or another synthetic rubber."
    Although this may be true, the original fuel line used in the fuel system seems to last just fine.
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