ID: metal tubes along driver's side floor

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blurple124
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ID: metal tubes along driver's side floor

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Hi,
I'm not totally sure where to post this question, since I don't know what the hose is for.

Underneath the carpeting, next to the kick panel, and on the driver's side, there are two metal tubes running down the wheel well and to the rear of the car. What are these for? One of the two on my car is broken away and nothing seems to be escaping from it.

My car had an electronic fuel pump installed, so is it possible these are remaining fuel lines from the mechanical one?
Charlie
1978 Fiat 124 Spider 1800 - Antonia
1997 Jeep Wrangler TJ Sport
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Re: ID: metal tubes along driver's side floor

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if those are small lines (like 1/4" or slightly larger) they are fuel lines. May want to crawl under and look at the fuel pump to see if some strung new lines.
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They certainly are. Must be left over from the mechanical pump. looks like those can probably go! (unless I want a backup....)
Charlie
1978 Fiat 124 Spider 1800 - Antonia
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yes the larger one was supply and the smaller one return line,methinks
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