Beemerboneyard fuel line question

[ccameron]

I apologize if this was previously addressed. I scoured the posts and didn't see a difinitive answer on the question, so here we go--Got a 2004 with 5,600 miles on it currently (just bought it a few months back). Ordered the chrome quick disconnects from BBY and decided that I would go ahead and replace the fuel lines while I was at it just for piece of mind (Replacement Fuel Line Kit BB161211800405FT - $21.95 for 5 feet). Pulling down info I had read to prepare for the job, I read about everyone having problems getting the right hose for the job (after I've placed my order of course!). Can this hose/line be used? From what I've read and understand (hopefully), everyone is saying to use high end fuel injector hose. Based on the $ amounts being discussed for FI hose, I'm thinking I've ordered an inferior hose/line. Anyone else used this hose when swapping out the fuel lines? Any issues? I appreciate any feedback!

[Dr. Strangelove]

You need R9 rated hose for the exterior and R10 inside the tank.

I googled the code numbers on the tubing, but couldn't come up with any salient further info. Anything less than R9 should not be used as it probably will fail.

Those are FI clamps, btw.

NAPA sells R9 hose; and others may disagree, but if the hose looks good and is not cracking or showing other signs of age, I might hold off replacing, IOW, if it isn't broken ,etc. You could wait until you need a service at the dealer and let them change it.
Having done this replacement, I didn't find it to be a satisfying job. Of course ymmv

John

[Airman]

You need R9 rated hose for the exterior and R10 inside the tank.

I googled the code numbers on the tubing, but couldn't come up with any salient further info. Anything less than R9 should not be used as it probably will fail.

Those are FI clamps, btw.

NAPA sells R9 hose; and others may disagree, but if the hose looks good and is not cracking or showing other signs of age, I might hold off replacing, IOW, if it isn't broken ,etc. You could wait until you need a service at the dealer and let them change it.
Having done this replacement, I didn't find it to be a satisfying job. Of course ymmv

John

When I did this job a couple years ago, I think I paid $7.50 / ft at my auto supplier. The good news is that you only need a couple feet to replace all the hoses.

[ccameron]

Thank you guys! I sent an email to BBY asking them to verify what the "r" rating was for the hose I purchased.

[Daryl_stamp]

I put the Boneyard's QD's on @ about 16000 miles on mine & used original hose with new clamps. No problems from then until I sold it this spring with 48000 miles on it. Not that it means much, but always kept it in the garage, might suffer a little more weather checking if stored outside but I can't imagine that it would be too much since the hoses are never exposed to direct sunlight.