Cool, thanks Lags...when it's the first time you've done something you just don't have the same level of confidence.

I'll just clamp it all up for now and if the beading tool comes through all good, otherwise I wont stress too much about it.

its not a bad thing to do but is by no means necessary.

just use bundy tube and cut it to shape then use efi hose clamps. i like to get mine from wreckers aswell

you've now heard it from two guys who do it on motors with nearly double the factory power and one of which is a show car.

don't get caught up on the little stuff too much or you will never get to drive it!

Just found this place in Oakleigh (close to me). I've sent them an email for a price.

http://www.gmpracingproducts.com.au/fuel-oil-hose-fittings/components-accessories-tools-earls-ez-beader.php


Thanks for the tip!

This is what you want for the fuel line bead.
It can be found HERE. But somewhere easier to get it in Australia is another question.

Ive just been looking, nothing on ebay, im interested as well.

I need to get a brakeline flaring tool, im sick of my spaghetti brakelines after the last brake upgrade and would like to do them myself, if theres something that does it all would be good.

Yeah that sounds about right Mr.Sedan.

Is there also a flaring tool for fuel lines?

Your flaring tool is for brake lines Mildman.

There's an exhaust place and a couple of mechanics at the end of the street - I might go see if they are able to make flares on pipes. Might be cheaper than buying a super tool to do it.

If not I could just try my double flaring tool, it's a super cheap ebay job though...

you need a tool used by plumbers or anyone who works with soft metal pipes, they have a tool which will "baloon" the ends, like on the factory hoses.

can't remember the name of the tool at the moment...

Do you still need to flare it if using EFI hose clamps. (I've got a few EFI hose clamps - picked them up from EFI hardware last time I was down there).

I've got a 'double flaring' tool - but it cannot create the flare that 1200rc recommends...more like a trumpet at the end of the pipe.