@#$%^ GRR... Connection on fuel module
 

SO, anyone know if the hose used on the VaporWorx / GM fuel module can be purchased at a store or via GM...? It looks like OE hose...

The instructions tell you to heat the hose... which i did.. but it folded in on itself and is now unusable.. so I need to get a new hose..... Not exactly happy with how this whole Ricks VaporWorx situation has worked out thus far but that's another story... for another time....


"Slowly and evenly heat the end of the hose until it softens. Immediately
remove the hose from the tool and slide it on to the fuel module venturi
pickup connection like that shown in Photo 7b. It is imperative that the
corrugated section of the hose not be heated. Allow the hose to cool to
room temperature and then remove it from the module connection. "

The link below carriers the hose and pick ups cheap. Go to the "install parts" section in the link. Buy a couple extra just in case. I never tried to find them locally.


To heat up the fuel line try boiling a cup of water and holding the hose end to be installed inside the boiled water. That should soften it enough to install. We do this all time on diesels to install those plastic fuel lines. Hope this helps.

http://www.autoperformanceengineerin...l/pickups.html

Will do... my pump is "SS" wonder if I have to use this adapter/Mod..?

http://www.vaporworx.com/documents/C...ckup%20Mod.pdf

That mod is only for the ctsv pump I believe.

Yep thats the way it looks but to be honest since I didn't get any instructions with my kit.. and the instructions I found online are for a different connector type.. (Y not T) the hoses in those instructions are white like those sold in the link you provided... my hoses are black... so I don't what to assume anything here...

Carl is helping me.... really awesome support..

Sorry -- had a good chuckle to myself on this --- I can certainly see where "how to heat" this tubing would be anyones guess. Hot water is the easy way. I to this when fixing my drip irrigation system as well... similar hose and hard to push onto the little fittings unless you dip it in some hot water.

I can remember fighting with some "sewer" hose on my boat -- and somebody told me to just heat it.... then it slips on the fittings with ease.

So the instructions say ... Use heat gun.. Problem is they changed both the hose type and connector type They use barbed connectors now... It's been a calimity of errors since I ordered ... Hoping to close the door on this mess so. So I can move on to the planned work and stop messing with this stuff

Most auto parts stores carry Doorman brand nylon fuel line. It's cheaper to order on line usually but, in a pinch.....try your FLAPS. Like someone said boiling water I use a metal measuring cup and put it in my vise to hold the cup while I heat it with a propane torch.....works even better than the exotic Doorman repair kit I have with the ratcheting fixtures to do fuel line repairs.

If you need Oetiker clamps order the from McMaster Carr dirt cheap there!

what I did was use a metric connector made for the pump connection ( I took it with me to check size.) and brass hose barb reducer. The same size as the CTS V pump down to a closer size of the hose. the small piece of hose I used is PTFE. I used water to soften the hose but it took a crap load of heat to get it on.

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That's a good idea Wayne but it gives multiply possible failure points in those lines and clamps down the line.

The hoses went on so tight it didn't need clamps but I put them anyway.

Finally moving forward not gonna lie more than a little pissed at Ricks ... So as it turns out I was missing a connector...
To recap ... Ordered a complete ricks vapor works system from Jegs... Received only the tank and straps had to back and fourth with ricks finally got the fuel module.... They forgot the Oring to seal the module ... More delay... Other people who ordered this same part number it also included the sender but hey I am a nice guy I pay another 115 bucks for the sender.... Go to assemble everything ... Did I mention the absolute lack of instructions ... Or the online instructions being completely different / outdated ?

Just to have a hose not fit and get ruined in the process (see outdated instructions) Oh why no well that's because it was never made to go over the module input .... Yet another part was missing .... More delay 20 more dollars and well would you look at that .... Goes together with ease
Carl from vapor works hooked me up I guess he figured out why I was struggling and shipped me the right connector with the hose I had to order ... See connector with red lock cp5/16QC was on the invoice for a part number if it helps anyone

:bigun2: :soapbox:

Glad its done.

Me too thanks Wayne !