Braided line hell......

[oldguy668]

Long story short, my unbuilt MK4 came with a bunch of braided line, all of which was in various lengths with crimped AN6 hose ends. I re-arranged the setup since I did not need a high pressure pump or a return line. I was able to utilize all the precut pieces, and the attached crimped fittings, except for the in and out at the low pressure electric pump. I tried the two or three varieties of hose ends I had hanging around, but nothing fit, so I just cut and used worm drive clamps. BIG MISTAKE. The lining under the braid is a spiral corrugated plastic and will not seal with hose clamps. Now, my dilemma is finding out what I have for line so I can buy the appropriate hose ends. The liner is black spiral corrugated plastic, not teflon, and has a fabric sleeve over it, under the braided cover. If anyone can suggest what brand it is, I can get the right ends.

[Bob Cowan]

Does it look like this?
https://www.hosecraftusa.com/uploadedImages/TC1-Pic-Illustration.gif

You can find it here: https://www.hosecraftusa.com/model/TC1_PTFE_Convoluted_Braided_Hose

For the low pressure side, you can use rubber power steering hose and hose clamps.

[oldguy668]

Thanks, Bob. My focus is to find a fitting that fits this hose. The car is completely plumbed except for attaching the hose to the fuel pump. The hose I have is similar to what you showed but the inner liner is dark gray.

[Bob Cowan]

Take it down to your local hydraulic store. They should have everything you need, and should be able to assemble the hose for you.