Camaro V8-5.7L VIN G (1998)
Fuel Supply Line: Description and Operation
Nylon Fuel Pipes
Nylon fuel pipes are designed to perform the same job as the steel or flexible fuel pipes or hoses that they replace. Nylon pipes are constructed to
withstand maximum fuel system pressure, exposure to fuel additives, and changes in temperature. There are three sizes of nylon fuel pipes used: 3/8 in
ID for the fuel feed, 5/16 in ID for the fuel return, and 1/2 in ID for the vent.
The fuel feed and return pipes are assembled as a harness. Retaining clips hold the pipes together and provide a means for attaching the pipes to the
vehicle. Heat resistant rubber hose and/or corrugated plastic conduit protect the sections of the pipes that are exposed to chafing, high temperature or
vibration.
Nylon fuel pipes are somewhat flexible and can be formed around gradual turns under the vehicle. However, if nylon fuel pipes are forced into sharp
bends, the pipes will kink and restrict the fuel flow. Also, once exposed to fuel, nylon pipes may become stiffer and are more likely to kink if bent too
far. Take special care when working on a vehicle with nylon fuel pipes.
