[CaptainSlow]

I have been meaning to do a write up about this for a while now and I just got around to do it. I’m hoping this will help someone experiencing the same issue.

About 6 months or so ago, my cousin found out his PRL flex fuel hoses were deteriorating. Fortunate enough the high-pressure fuel pump was not affected. We did not find any debris when we examined the pump. He looked at the PTFE hoses from various vendors and prices ranged from $150 to $200, which I think is too much for a couple of hoses. So, I offered to make them for him if he buys lunch. I used Gates barricade Greenshield 4219BF. The hose is EPA compliant and is rated for all blends of ethanol, from E10 to E85. Also, the hose can be used with methanol, diesel and bio-fuels. In addition, I got 2 sets of fuel quick connects and some PEX clamps. Making them was not difficult at all and he only spend $48.90 plus lunch Below are a couple of pictures of the final product installed and the list of items needed. They can be purchased at any auto parts store.

4 Fuel quick connects $7.98 each

4 PEX clamps (I had some lying around), but a 10 pack is $6.98

6 feet of Gates 4219BF (better have more than not enough) $16.98

 

[maroco92]

dude this is awesome! thanks for taking the time to let us know! such a cheaper option

 

[CaptainSlow]

dude this is awesome! thanks for taking the time to let us know! such a cheaper option

You are welcome. Just helping the community.

 

[Corozaleno]

Thank you for posting. The issue is that PRL used the same Gates hose in the original kit. Therefore, it will be a matter of time until the hose needs to be replaced.

 

[CaptainSlow]

Thank you for posting. The issue is that PRL used the same Gates hose in the original kit. Therefore, it will be a matter of time until the hose needs to be replaced.

Absolutely, all hoses including OEM will deteriorate in time (years) due to different conditions.

The hoses that came with my cousin’s kit I believe were also Gates, but not Barricade. It has been a while, but what I remember is the inscription on the hoses were white and not green as the Barricade. Perhaps PRL used two different types of hoses when they developed their kit, I really don’t know.

I certainly believe that if PRL is now using Gates barricade Greenshield 4219BF it should not be an issue with the hoses. All I can say is so far the hoses do not show any signs of deterioration.

 

[Corozaleno]

Hello. Thanks for your response. The oem hose was a barricade ( green)- the ones that deteriorated. Consequently, I went ahead and bought the PTFE hoses. I appreciate what you are thinking and tried to do. I did as well until I realized what I just shared. Blessings.

 

[CaptainSlow]

Hello. Thanks for your response. The oem hose was a barricade ( green)- the ones that deteriorated. Consequently, I went ahead and bought the PTFE hoses. I appreciate what you are thinking and tried to do. I did as well until I realized what I just shared. Blessings.

OEM meaning Honda hoses, not PRL hoses

 

[Corozaleno]

No. PRL hoses in the first version kit.