Mason Engineering Fuel Lines

[alcab729]

Hello,

Has anyone used the Mason engineering fuel lines for the 3.2 Carrera that is sold by Pelican Parts? I'd appreciate any feedback if you have used them. I'd like to replace the original fuel lines in the engine bay with these as it seems it will be easier to do with the engine in the car with these lines versus the OEM style. Thanks in advance.

[Ok here we go]

The Mason lines are great fuel lines!

I found it easiest to take out the airbox and intake system to install the new fuel lines. Sounds like a lot of work, but it's not. It allows you to address other things such as replacing old cracked vacuum lines, tackle the "triangle of death" which was super simple btw, sending all of your clamps and hardware to be zinc plated, and replace the intake manifold gaskets. With the manifolds out, you can replace all of the wear items, and install the Mason fuel lines directly.

It's a lot easier than struggling trying to wrap your arms around and under the manifolds while bent over at a bad angle wrecking your lower back.

Pro tip: If you take out you manifolds, remember to plug the metal return fuel line (back left of engine underneath the cruise control unit) very well as the fuel vapor in the tank and lines will cause pressure build up leading to fuel shooting out of the return line and spill everywhere. Happened to me - 2 pints of fuel drained onto the floor of my garage and it stank for weeks.

[tschall]

I have had Paul Mason's fuel lines for over a year and a half. They are beyond great, but even better is his customer service/personal availability to talk to. My engine was out, and below is a pix of the pre installed assembled manifold look.

[alcab729]

Thanks for the input guys, exactly what I was looking for. I’m going to order the lines and will attempt to install them without removing the intake manifold. I’ll let it know how it goes!

[myamoto1]

Here are 2 threads that you may find helpful. I pulled my lines w/o cutting any or removing the intake.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-used-parts-sale-wanted/1047852-fuel-line-kits-stainless-steel-teflon-225-495-a.html

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/1030675-replacing-engine-fuel-lines-88-911-a.html

I did remove the airbox and TB, to make things easier to get to in the back. Taking those out is a 10 minute job and about the same to replace.

Josh

[jjeffries]

tschall, that’s a good looking intake set-up.

John

[tschall]

jjeffries, thanks you. I think the Mason lines were the ticket in a well engineered system. Paul Mason liked the pix when I shared it with him also. Our cars are such a vast learning/doing experience, and the Forum Community is aiding one and all in care taking these special cars. Some of you guys and gals have to come out to the land of Teton National Park, Yellowstone and the mountains that are the spine of North America! We don't have the great roads of coastal California, or the winding eastern hills, but there are some drives that cannot be duplicated.

[almostordinary]

Looking to get my fuel lines rebuilt, and came across the kit sold here on PP. Wondering if anyone has any updates with more miles on the system.

[mepstein]

I put a set of his lines on when they first came out. Set it and forget it. It was easy and his customer support was 100% great.

[isby]

To echo the above, I just installed the Mason lines in my 3.2 and am very satisfied. I did it with engine in the car and without removing the intakes. I did remove the air box and afm, which made life easier. It’s a little tricky to get to the fuel pressure regulator on the back left of the engine compartment, but certainly doable.

Also, Mason has a replacement line that goes from the FPR to the hard return line and you need to remove the crimped fitting from that line before installing the new hose. It’s in an awkward spot and you need to be careful not to damage the hard line. This is addressed in Mason’s instructions. I think he suggests using a dremel, but I found that a mini belt sander worked best. You just need to go very slowly.

[almostordinary]

Thank you for all the feedback.

Motor is out so I will be addressing numerous gaskets and other maintenance spots while I have them accessible.

I read more reviews and posts and bought a set from Pelican last night.

A handful more parts and hoping my newly acquired 3.2 is ready to mate to my also new to me G50.01 and getting my project under power.

-Ian

[dkirk]

Did mine 4 years ago using Paul's kit. Got it done without removing intake manifold. Very pleased with the results. Beautifully made fuel lines of the highest quality and everything fit perfectly.

[TT Oversteer]

I have a set of Mason fuel lines on my 3.2 that I installed without removing any intake parts. Completely doable job, not terribly difficult. Quality is top notch.

I have also rebuilt my own set of fuel lines for another 3.2 using rubber fuel injection hose and fuel injection clamps. It’s not as sexy as the MASON lines but cheap, effective, and not difficult to do.

You simply cut the crimped ends of the factory rubber lines and pull them off the metal tubing portion of the fuel line. Cut the new rubber hoses to length, slide them onto the nippled end of the metal line and clamp with fuel injection clamps. I’m surprised more people don’t do this considering what factory replacements or the other options cost $$

[Zane911]

does anyone have Paul Mason's contact info?