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Does this look right

Ever since I can remember our 16v has had a fuel leak when starting from cold from the pipes from the fuel pump. Once warm it stops but I can't help thinking this doesn't look quite right, but try as I might, I can't get the pipe to budge further as there's that shoulder there.

Any advice?



'90 Mk2 Golf GL running R32 Power. 'Gumpert'
'88 Tornado Red Mk2 Golf 1.8 16valve GTI. 'Hollie' - Winner of Best Mk2 GTI at the 2014 & 2017 National Meet

Re: Does this look right

Reply #1 –
If that's a fuel pipe I wouldn't be using a  jubilee clip on it. They tend to pinch in one area therefore leak. I suspect over the years it's been changed and the original correct type has not been replaced. I would use a fuel hose clip. I would also think that may not be totally correct. It may be an ear type clamp or even a push fit that goes over the shoulder. ETKA may show the original type of fitting/clamp used.
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Re: Does this look right

Reply #2 –
they are not the correct hoses for that area.. thats the fuel accumulator, should be a banjo to pump and screw nut.  a decent attempt though, you can get good clips that close better.

https://www.classic-vw.co.uk/mk2-golf-jetta-fuel-supply-pipe-accumulator-to-fuel-filter-191201218-7562-p.asp  ask for kennys discount...


https://www.westfieldfasteners.co.uk/Hose-Clips/Hose-Clip-Mini-8-10-A2-Stainless.html?google_shopping=qty_A2_HoseClip_Mini_10=4&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmcWDBhCOARIsALgJ2Qdi-Nvz9DgFfgQcS2c3svoe6rrx_1YUwkAQ2DjDOwy5xIFAQA7dthkaAnuXEALw_wcB   is type of jubilee required on fuel hoses ir you cant put new hose on.

Re: Does this look right

Reply #3 –
Thanks chaps.

First of all I'll try the proper fuel hose clip as suggested by Kenneth, as the whole accumulator and fittings were replaced with new a while back, but obviously the wrong clips used. I'll see if that makes a difference. Failing that, I may need to change the connections...


'90 Mk2 Golf GL running R32 Power. 'Gumpert'
'88 Tornado Red Mk2 Golf 1.8 16valve GTI. 'Hollie' - Winner of Best Mk2 GTI at the 2014 & 2017 National Meet

Re: Does this look right

Reply #4 –
Ali, What does the other end of those pipes look like?

Looks like someone has done a diy job, which is not ideal on a high pressure system, and whilst replacing the jubilee clips with proper fuel pipe clips will be ok I know I'd feel happier with the correct pipes and unions if it was my car.

These are the pipes you should have, pump to accumulator and accumulator to filter.:
https://www.classic-vw.co.uk/mk2-golf-jetta-fuel-supply-pipe-accumulator-to-fuel-filter-191201218-7562-p.asp
https://www.classic-vw.co.uk/mk2-golf-jetta-corrado-fuel-supply-pipe-pump-to-accumulator-191201373-7561-p.asp

Not cheap though so I can understand the reason for making some up