R1100RT fuel filter u-hose alternative

[jpollack196308824]

Good morning ! I am working on getting my R1100RT back on the road. In cleaning the tank and removing everything to replce the fuel filter I found the U- shaped hose to be rock hard. As any of you who have replaced this know this little hose costs $68 or more from BMW. There was a time when I could go to my local auto parts store and say "hey, got anything that looks like this?" and then raid the bins with a knowledgeable parts expert. Not anymore. So after much internet poking around I came upon this : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4PH4HW5?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details a fuel rail hose for a 6.6 duramax diesel engine. $24 bucks on Amazon. I had to trim a bit off the ends but the ID is correct as is the bend. I pass this along with a "try at your own risk" warning of course, please do your owne research. I also found a box of the correct fuel hose band clamps to replace the incorrect ones someone before me installed on other lines in the tank at a good price.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4PH4HW5?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details

 

[pauls1150]

I don't know if it's still available, but Holley used to sell another viable alternative -
part number was 12-728, less than $10, trim length to fit. 8mm (5/16") I.D. by 136 mm (5.35") long.

 

[gregfeeler]

Good morning ! I am working on getting my R1100RT back on the road. In cleaning the tank and removing everything to replce the fuel filter I found the U- shaped hose to be rock hard. As any of you who have replaced this know this little hose costs $68 or more from BMW. There was a time when I could go to my local auto parts store and say "hey, got anything that looks like this?" and then raid the bins with a knowledgeable parts expert. Not anymore. So after much internet poking around I came upon this : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4PH4HW5?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details a fuel rail hose for a 6.6 duramax diesel engine. $24 bucks on Amazon. I had to trim a bit off the ends but the ID is correct as is the bend. I pass this along with a "try at your own risk" warning of course, please do your owne research. I also found a box of the correct fuel hose band clamps to replace the incorrect ones someone before me installed on other lines in the tank at a good price.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4PH4HW5?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details

Do you have a link for that box of clamps? Thanks.

 

[johnrt1100]

As long as the hose is rated to be submerged in fuel. Regular fuel line is not.
Use SAE 30R10 hose which is rated safe for fuel submersion.

 

[pauls1150]

We're talkin' about a pre-formed non-kinking piece in a tight space...

 

[jnrugg]

Website says the Holley hose is not available.
https://www.holley.com/products/discontinued_product/parts/12-728

 

[omega man]

I’m a fan of OEM pre-formed, molded hoses for a correct, long term repair. Short term I will use whatever it works.
OM

 

[jpollack196308824]

Do you have a link for that box of clamps? Thanks.

here you go https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKJTJ4P9?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

 

[pauls1150]

The clamps are also usually easily available at your FLAPS.

 

[AntonLargiader]

I see no reason to have confidence that that no-name, unrated hose is made of the correct material for in-tank use. As mentioned, it needs to be rated for it; otherwise the inner rubber is fuel resistant and the outer rubber is UV and ozone resistant. SAE30R10 hose has fuel-resistant rubber on both the inside and the outside, as does the OEM style hose with the NBR<>NBR construction.

 

[frankjarrell]

EME has a corrugated line that is supposed to work. ($15) The people that last changed the filter on my RT apparently used it. I did not feel the need to change it when I changed my filter.

EnDuraLast - K Fuel Pump Hose Kit

Submersible Fuel Line Hose Kit including two, 5/16' (7mm - 8mm) ID x 10.5 inch (~65 cm) long flexible nylon hose and clamps. Designed for constant contact with fuel on the inside and the outside. Meets SAE 30R10 specifications.

www.euromotoelectrics.com