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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 03:38 PM
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It has broke twice in my stock fuel module, new hose both times. I thought it was because I over tightened the worm gear hose clamp the first time. The hose had softened, though. I didn't give that much thought, I was sure it was the clamp's fault.
This time I used a crimp-on clamp, and I'm sure it was not too tight.
Also, the hose is obviously soft from absorbing fuel.
I rate this product 4 thumbs down, I definitely won't use it again, and I recommend that nobody else uses it, either.
Sorry, Gates.


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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 03:43 PM
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Maybe it isn't rated for E10. If that is the case, they shouldn't sell it in the Chicago area.
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 03:45 PM
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Sure it wasn't dayco? lol...I switched to gates hose and have been running it for almost a year now. 6 months of it has been constant exposure to ~E45. If there are any sharp bends in the hose, it will rupture under pressure...even the good stuff.
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 04:05 PM
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my gates submersible looks a little different. i know i asked for submersible and didnt get it once at the parts house...
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 04:06 PM
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How many miles before the failures?

I accidentally ran regular fuel hose/vapor/PCV hose, it even said NOT for fuel injection on the side (didn't see it before installing). I used it for about 1000 miles and swapped it out once I realized my mistake. The line was a bit mushier but worked.

I'm using Gates 27093 now, about 4000 miles on it. Gates 27093 - Submersible Fuel Line Hose | O'Reilly Auto Parts
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 04:20 PM
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That's the stuff. I don't drive much, it lasted about a year.
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 06:28 AM
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Ls1tech sponsor "shomespeed" has some hose they sell because of gates failures. Got some on the way from them.
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 07:26 AM
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Got any links? Is it okay for us to link to tech's site?
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 12:24 PM
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I would contact Gates about this.
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 05:33 PM
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I'd like to contact their nuts with my boot.
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