Were stainless fuel lines an option or was it an improvement on later models?

 

On flex fuel vans they use SS for the E85 fuel. Maybe yours is set up to run E85? Does it have a green gas cap or any E85 badging? I dont think they sell replacement lines at the dealerships & Im not familiar with the nylon ends of these fuel lines. Inlinetube.com sells them in regular & SS.. I got pre-bent SS brake line kit for my 1500 cc from them & highly recommend them. Not as cheap as homemade but they're pre-bent & they will fit nicely. I think I pd $179 for a set of 9 SS pre-bent brake lines & they arrived in 2 days. Wicked fast! Good Luck

 

No, no indication anywhere of E-85 compatible. I didn't think that was an option in 2000 (could be wrong) I used brake lines made from a copper/nickel alloy available at Advance Auto Parts. They're super flexible, and only turn green, but guaranteed to never rot out. (Obviously given enough time they will, but I think they figure the lines will outlast the vehicle)

 

Definitely grateful for everyone's help, it's not a show truck but I did want to replace what was rotted with the correct stuff and not splice it every where and on a budget too. With that said I got way lucky when I want to the local salvage yard, found a spotless fuel line and tank straps and I even tipped the guy cuz he helped all for $13!! Good deal??? Don't worry I'll be asking more questions in sure...

 

There yah go! Here in the salt belt, a find like that is unheard of unless they're stainless. Awesome deal!

 

Our old '98 Dodge Caravan was E85 Flex Fuel. But it seemed a bit more "advanced" than my 2001 Ram.

 

Interesting... Ah now that I think about it Ford had E-85 compatible vehicles since the mid-90's (Taurus and Ranger being the common ones) so that makes sense.

 

Not factory. Look in the manual, from the tank, a connector attached to a plastic line for about 8 inches, where it molds into the stainless steel line that continues along the frame to the motor.... Weird how the plastic line molds to the SS line. Also the connector is different. It's released and connected by squeezing small tabs. If you start replacing fittings, eventually your going to replace the fitting on top of the pump... Can of worms.

 

pick-n-pull or similar would have been my first choice, the line can be removed by hand and installed in minutes (if the gas tank wasn't in the way). Plus pick-n-pull is fun to just browse, so any excuse to go is good.

 

Today I went to NAPA. They carry the 3/8 fitting that attaches to the tank pump. They have high pressure rubber line (300 psi) $5.50 a foot... At the engine side around the trans area, the male fuel line connects to quick connect female. After disconnecting the line, I cut about 8 inches back. I was able to clean that piece up, as that area of the line was not effected by rust. Using small high pressure clamps, also from NAPA, $.35 ea. I put a slight flare on the tube and put it about 4" into the rubber tube. Using two HP clamps to secure it... The rubber tube on the tank end was connected to the L fitting using 1 HP clamp.... This is a permanent fix that works for me... Total cost $40.00
The length of rubber line may vary, depending on truck style. You may consider buying slightly longer than you need and trimming it when it's installed.