Firewall Fwd Fuel/Oil hoses

Good day everybody
My RV8 is now 10 years on the line and I love every minute of it
The Firewall Fwd Fuel and Oil hoses are all from Van’s and were installed 10 years ago (although bought 19 years ago).
Do you advise replacement?
if it is the case, is it better to replace with Van’s products or…?
is there a difference in material used (rubber/teflon)?
many thanks in advance
Tam

After 19 years, yes I would replace them. If for piece of mind if nothing else. Also if they were rubber it’s time. Change to Teflon lined, there good for virtually ever.

Hope this helps
RD

TS Flightlines

Tam,
I had Tom Swearengen, from TS Flightline, make all my firewall forward hoses. Tom was superb to work with, and all the hoses are excellent quality. You’ll be very pleased if you contact Tom.

Mike

I'm thinking about changing all my hoses for the same reason. The idea of having them all professionally made with Teflon for long life is appealing...what kind of ballpark cost are we talking about?

Hoses

I had mine made from Tom, I don’t remember the cost but if you have all Vans hoses just let Tom know which aircraft and which hoses and he will send you a quote. You can see my writeup on my website under Nov. 2020
http://www.newtech.com/bobbyhester/2020Flying.htm

D-Dubya said:

I'm thinking about changing all my hoses for the same reason. The idea of having them all professionally made with Teflon for long life is appealing...what kind of ballpark cost are we talking about?

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if you put in each hose it will give you a cost
https://www.aircraftspecialty.com/kitplanehoses/orderhose.html

Eric, teflon is the way to go, and not because thats the hose that we build. Teflon has no service life---although we DO recommend inspection at conditionals and a look over when the cowling is off. The original rubber lined braided hoses from Vans were good at the time, but we know that chemicals in the fuel can deteriorate the liner. Similar with the heat cycles and age of oil hoses. Teflon has a much higher working temp rating, making it the perfect choice.
Be advised that there are 2 versions of firesleeved braided teflon assemblies. 1 is the silicone/fiberglass slip on firesleeve that is most common and easy to install. The other is an integral silicone covered hose, where the cover is formed during the hose manufacturing process. Both have the same temp ratings, the same working pressures, and the same high quality. Ours just happens to be red/orange in color to match the standard firesleeve color. Same hose that Vans now supplys in their FWF kits---we build the assemblies for them.
Pics below show the hoses---and the comparision to the old Aeroquip 701 Vans assemblies.

Tom

Many thanks to all of you for your quick replies.
I will go for it and change them all
@Tom, I have sent you a email for a quote
Happy landings
Tam

Eric----send it to [email protected]
Some try to send it to [email protected]. Thats through my old GoDaddy website, and they apparently arent forwarding them anymore. LOL---Suzanne built that site, and I have no clue how to even get in it.

Tom