Undercar Fuel pipe source

[royablue]

Hi ,
My 1988 Convertible is now in final stage of refurbishment/restoration & the presumed original undercar fuel feed pipes need replacing ..however they are No Longer Available according to most sources - added to that I would prefer if possible to fit S/S braided pipes but I believe the connectors (& grommet needed !) are special fittings?
Part numbers (according to Jaguar Classic Parts catalogue) are ;
CBC 4940
CBC 4941
CBC 4938
CBC 4939
BD 37522 (grommet)

Anyone able to offer help or suggestions please? Thanks Roy

[poprivet]

Browse some of the products as used by kit car builders, a roll of the correct copper tube with suitable fittings should do the job.
For example https://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/cooper-fuel-line which I googled at random.

You won't get original as they were only supplied for the assembly plants not as spares, imagine the postman trying to deliver a 6ft long package.

[royablue]

Hi ,
Thanks for your reply which may yet prove fruitful but...
As I understand it from a number of articles - you must exercise caution when using non- Jaguar standard level (minimum) material in the pipes . In the V12 engine bay they must withstand at least 120C and high pressure so I am reluctant to source 'normal' pipe that may be used in other installations as the main cause of a reputation for early-model catastrophic fires was burst fuel pipes until Jaguar changed the OEM spec! So far it seems that the only reasonable source (to be verified) is in the US at approx $250 for the pair...
I'm left wondering - has no-one in the JEC had to source these in the UK in the recent past?
Best Roy

[Tintin]

If you are looking for hose rather than pipe, these people may be able to help.

https://www.gates.com/us/en/search?text=fuel+hose

Robbie

[ChrisDixon]

Its worth getting in touch with Andy at JustXJS, who also produced this informative write up if you haven't seen it:
http://www.justxjs.com/admin/resources/ ... part-4.pdf

[PaulGover]

Ooh, thanks for posting that link - I have (nearly) dropped my rear axle for a brake &c. overhaul, and now I've a new opportunity to throw money into the pit