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Delicious E85 FlexFuel kit - close proximity of fuel line to engine block
I just had the Delicious E85 FlexFuel kit installed a few weeks ago, this one here: https://www.delicioustuning.com/flexfuel
I was taking a look under the hood this weekend and noticed that the new nylon fuel line that gets added off the OEM line is resting pretty close to the blistering hot engine block. It seems like things would go very wrong very quickly if they touched. Is there any danger of it being so close? I'm thinking engine movement during acceleration/cornering, etc. Would gold DEI tape be a good idea here? Can anyone else with this kit chime in with observations or a few pics of how your line looks? There's not a whole lot of space in this area to route the line unfortunately. @The Racers Line @Sapphireho @Tcoat @sales@delicioustuning.com
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I've never seen an issue routed correctly. Tuck the oem hard end behind the bracket behind the ABS unit, and you'll be just fine.
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I tried to tuck it back behind what I'm guessing is the ABS unit earlier and secured it with another zip tie. Took some pics of how it's sitting currently. It moved it a little further away from the engine block but it's still pretty close. I'm just not seeing a great way to route it through this area.
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I wasn't aware that additional thermal management was recommended/advised with this kit. I thought it was an out of box/plug and go setup. But the proximity of that line next to the engine is just making me nervous.
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Even the auto ignite point of gasoline is around 500 degrees. I think e85 is about 100 degrees cooler. So nothing to worry about, just wrap it in something so that it doesn't chafe the line, you can put some heat tape on it if it makes you feel more comfortable.
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Having a hard time understanding what you mean exactly, or how that would get it further away from the engine block. Need a photo or something to see what you mean. Also, if I try routing it like how you are describing, it'll push the bend of the nylon line further forward and then it'll be near/in contact with my oil cooler lines which I don't want either.
I might just get something like this and put it around the lines for peace of mind: Quote:
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I would have to aggree with CGS. As long as the lines are not chafing you are good. Those lines are roubust even though they do not look it. My clean and secure OCD kicks in. Too many years of aircraft where nothing is left loose or touching where it can chafe ever!
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