powell100

The first picture is a gas line from a 1967 MGB that has92000 miles on it with the floor boards and rocker panels rotted (rusted) out. Iwould not be afraid to use this gas line again. The next pictures are from a2007 HHR with 140000 miles on it. Now if they can make gas line to last 50years 50 years ago What’s up with Chevy? I also had to replace the gas lines ona 2003 Chevy Venture with a 160000 miles on it. Same thing, the high and low pressuregas lines were rusted so badly I had to replace both of them like I will withthe HHR. Can’t Chevy get it. Leaky gas line can cause fires and kill people. Soif they can make good gas lines 50 years ago why can’t Chevy spend a few cents and do it now? It might save a life

donbrew

Using your eMail address for a screen name is a horrible idea. Send a PM to 843de the admin to change it.

They changed the composition of the metal in brake lines several years ago, for cost and weight reduction reasons.

Without looking farther, I am guessing the car has lived through several winters in an area where road salt is common.

The area you point out is a commo0n one in the rust out belt. Snow and road crud builds up there and stays. Oldblue lives in Ontario, but rinses the bottom of the car regularly, and does not have a rust problem on his 2006.

843de

Call it a decline in metallurgy Mike, and a case of misrouting the fuel lines on the HHR's without considering "Rust Belt" states and Ice/Slush build-up where the lines are routed.

If you live in "Rust Belt" territory, like New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, etc. It's a good idea to hit a coin-op car wash frequently during the winter months to give your HHR's underpinnings a good hosing down.

My source at GM says, "off the record please", that fuel lines of improved construction will be available over the counter at dealerships soon.

P.S. Using your e-mail address as a username is a Bad Idea in this era of malicious hackers, if you wish to change it, shoot me a PM and it will be taken care of.

Oldblue

Thanks Don but Oldblue is a 2007, it is not so much the line but the placement of the line, I've replaced fuel lines on many makes and models over the years, I always space the lines out so there isn't a place for salt to collect right against the tubing where the lines run parallel with the frame.
For my 2003 Sunfire and my HHR I rinse the underside of the vehicles once or twice a month in the winter.

33willys

Don't know when GM went to nylon fuel lines but that is good stuff. On my street rod builds I use the nylon line now. Takes a special tool to insert the OEM ends onto the line but that's abut $60 and the line is $30 for a coil of 25 feet (3/8). Given the fuel additives and the higher operating pressures regular rubber fuel lines will not work...for long and injection hose is expensive. On a side note for those who want to use hard line brake lines now come in a copper-nickle-steel that is real easy to bend, flares like a dream and of course won't rust. As a test I polished some up and it looks like brass.

scbill

Had the same problem with my 06, it was originally from the lake region Illinois. I went to the local parts store and got the line, got out my trusty benders and replaced it myself. B

843de

As an update, my source inside of GM, lets call him "Deep Parts", tells me that dealers will be getting backordered fuel lines by mid-April.

It's not as soon as he'd like the parts to be available, but the new replacement lines are comng from a different vendor, and they are to be of an improved less corrosion prone steel.

geg

Wow! how much rust!
is rarely seen.

I think, after replacing the gas line will need anti-corrosion treatment to the bottom.
This will prolong the life of your iron friend, if you entrust this work a professional.

Clevelandhhrss

Anyone have information about replacement parts being available. Or if there is an upgrade version of these line?
I drive by the Salt Mine (under the lake) daily, so I know the enemy well.

jezmo

Have the same problem today with my 2008 LS, my neighbour took a look at it and said he will repair the line for me he know GM will try and skunk me for full lines. What size lines will I be needing if anyone knows this by chance.