When welding in subframe connectors...what to do with fuel lines?

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When welding in subframe connectors...what to do with fuel lines?

April 26, 2006, 08:44:34 PM

So I was peeking under the bird today, looking at the situation, since I want to install my subframes soon. I noticed that the fuel lines are right on the pass. subframe, and they're plastic of course.

So my question is, how far away will I have to get these lines so they don't melt while I weld in the subframes? Would I have to worry about the weld splatter too? I'm kinda thinking about wrapping that whole bunch with Thermo-Tec heat shielding tape while I do that...hmm

When welding in subframe connectors...what to do with fuel lines?

Reply #1 – April 26, 2006, 09:31:07 PM

matco makes a product to spray on an area to repel welding heat.

When welding in subframe connectors...what to do with fuel lines?

Reply #2 – April 26, 2006, 09:52:16 PM

I've just pulled them down out of the way and protected them until the welds cooled.

When welding in subframe connectors...what to do with fuel lines?

Reply #3 – April 26, 2006, 10:30:06 PM

Quote from: Chuck W

I've just pulled them down out of the way and protected them until the welds cooled.

Same here - just draped a moist towel over areas where they were close.

When welding in subframe connectors...what to do with fuel lines?

Reply #4 – April 26, 2006, 11:08:28 PM

Is spraying water on welds to cool them a bad idea?

When welding in subframe connectors...what to do with fuel lines?

Reply #5 – April 26, 2006, 11:55:30 PM

Quote from: Red_LX

Is spraying water on welds to cool them a bad idea?

You should always let your welds cool at a normal rate. Trying to accelerate the process can fatuge the weld.