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Posted by Dave on January 21, 2003 at 21:04:27: In Reply to: Posted by on January 21, 2003 at 12:50:25: : I'm removing the tub on my 3A and have had to cut the steel fuel line from the tank to the pump because a PO had stripped all the fittings at the tank and midway through the line. : When putting everything back together should I use steel or just go with a rubber line? : I'm not going for a factory resto, but a functional one and have seen posts about using both methods. : Any pros and cons for either are greatly appreciated... : Thanks! : Tony Morreale Tony, if rubber is just as good, why don't manufacturers use it on new cars, it's not safe to use for long runs in my opinion, there isn't much cost in a new steel fuel line. I wouldn't use copper, it is soft and more prone to breaks from vibration(you probably don't have any with your Willys). I would go with a steel line all the way, you can even buy brake lines long enough and use them, they are cheap. Just one more opinion, you decide. Dave 482a
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