Corvette V8-5.7L VIN G (1997)
Fuel Supply Line: Description and Operation
Fuel Feed and Return Pipes
DESCRIPTION
The fuel feed pipe carries fuel from the left fuel tank to the fuel rail assembly and to the right fuel tank siphon jet pump. The fuel return pipe carries
fuel from the fuel rail assembly back to the left fuel tank. The fuel feed and return pipes consist of three sections:
Rear Fuel Pipes
The rear fuel pipes are located from the left fuel sender assembly to the chassis fuel pipes and from the left fuel sender assembly to the right fuel
sender assembly. The rear fuel pipes connecting the fuel sender assemblies are constructed of sections of steel pipe and nylon pipe. The rear fuel
pipes connecting the left fuel sender assembly to the chassis fuel pipes are constructed of nylon.
Chassis Fuel Pipes
The chassis fuel pipes are located under the vehicle on the left side of the tunnel. The chassis fuel pipes connect the rear fuel pipes from the left
fuel sender assembly to the engine compartment connecting fuel pipes. These pipes are constructed of aluminum with a plastic coating.
Engine Compartment Fuel Pipes
The engine compartment connecting fuel pipes connect the chassis fuel pipes to the fuel rail assembly. These pipes are constructed of Teflon®
with a braided stainless steel covering.
