Kinks in new fuel accumulator hoses
I stepped out of the DeLorean online communities for a number of years after kids came along, but I'm just finally getting my car back in shape after a long time in storage. One of the first things on my to-do list was to clean/rebuild/replace various components of the fuel system. Yesterday I spent a very frustrating 2-3 hours trying to install the new fuel accumulator and hose set that I got from John Hervey. I've got the accumulator in the car now, but I am not satisfied that it is the best it can be right now. Perhaps someone on this forum can offer some advice...
I've got two primary issues or concerns:
(1) This accumulator unit is smaller than the original... I've since found other thread that have reported that a couple vendors are going with this alternate unit. I don't have a huge issue with this as long as it still works. (Yes, I'm using a radiator hose as a sleeve for mounting.) I've observed, however, that the connection for the right angle fitting to the solid metal fuel line is not in the center of the unit like it is for the original larger accumulator. This makes it more difficult to align the right angle fitting to properly attach to the metal fuel line. I had to rotate the unit to offset the connector... I can hook up the metal fuel line now, but it is certainly not a perfect fit...
(2) I am having the worst time trying to get the flexible fuel lines to route around the fuel accumulator without kinking. I've make multiple attempts to pre-twist the flexible fuel hose coming from the pump so that it sets correctly once the unit is mounted in place. It is "okay" right now, but there is still some twisting on the hose which appears to put unwanted stress on the hose. I'm worried about early failure on this line. I've just about given up on the lower pressure fuel hose which connects to end. I can't find any angle or position which avoids a kink on this one.
So... What should I try next? Perhaps it is time to give up on this smaller unit and track down a replacement accumulator of the original larger size. Or, perhaps my problem is really the fuel hoses alone... Has any one else successfully installed these hoses from Hervey? Perhaps I need to go down to the local auto parts store and track down an alternative fuel hose of the correct size and length which is less likely to kink? Any guidelines about what kind of hose to get?
Thanks!
Luke
Kinks in new fuel accumulator hose
We only carry the original size Bosch accumulator as the smaller unit is designed for a 4 cylinder application and may not hold the required pressure under all conditions. Although the full size unit is more expensive and harder to find we'll carry it until it is cancelled by Bosch which may happen in the near future. We have a good supply for now.
As for the kinked hose that definitely should not be happening and indicates a damaged or poor quality material. we carry Aeroquip hoses for that application and that never happens with them.
