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• Re: Spare Parts List - Input
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 14:30:34 -0400
  ...I had to get towed from there --- the garage drained the gas tank but the fuel filter was hosed. On my 84 the fuel...
• Re: Fuel line seattle
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 26 Mar 2016 09:57:37 -0400
  ...I removed the fuel line that goes from the tank to the pump in my 1990 vanagon. Larger diameter hose than the pressurized end...
• Re: fuel tank <-> pump diameter mismatch
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:44:44 -0500
  I had occasion to remove the fuel hose from the gas tank outlet on my '87 Vanagon with a replacement, and found what the...
• Re: Fuel Hose clamp dia?
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 27 Oct 2005 16:57:05 GMT
  ...you measure a hose clamp anyway? Diameter? Band length (circumference)? Soory - thought the title said it all! It's for fuel lines - the 7mm...
• Re: purpose of fuel hose sleeves
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sat, 8 Nov 2008 17:20:45 -0800
  ...indiana.edu> wrote: > Are the white plastic/vinyl "sleeves" on the fuel hose in the engine > compartment there mainly for protection against abrasion, or...
• Re: Fuel smell. Where to look for leaks?
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 11:43:17 -0600
  ...Anything else? What size and how much hose is required to replace the flexible hoses? Any special parts required to redo the fuel line...
• Re: Replacing Fuel Injector hose-
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sat, 6 Aug 2005 07:20:07 -0700
  ...About to replace all the fuel hoses and will be replacing the short hoses that run from the rail to the injectors. I've...
• Re: Replacing Fuel Injector hose-
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 6 Aug 2005 00:07:36 -0400
  ...Willet wrote: > About to replace all the fuel hoses and will be replacing the short > hoses that run from the rail to the injectors...
• Fuel hose protector
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sun, 23 Mar 2014 20:28:59 -0700
  ...It really is a better and more original looking job when those fuel lines are protected by that plastic hose. Anyone would know? Best...
• Re: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:28:58 -0500
  ---- Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > "Mine is done with a grommet and a direct fuel hose, no connections > > at all at...
• Re: New fuel line disintegrates
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:43:39 -0500
  ...the original fuel hose. There was no goo when I removed the sleeves from the original hoses. After removing the hose, it was uniformly...
• Re: Proper size hose from tank to fuel pump?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff K
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 08:06:07 -0700
  ...my '88 fuel > tank, as all signs are pointing toward crud in the tank. Can someone tell > me the correct size hose from the...
• Need used 84-85 parts
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Fri, 23 Oct 1998 19:47:14 -0400
  ...AFM and air cleaner housing Digijet fuel injection wiring harness Power steering hose from pump to main line One fuel rail and two injectors...
• Re: Always Look Under a Bus!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 30 Sep 2010 19:32:19 -0500
  ...fwiw, I have seen a vanagon running just fine without a hose clamp on a fuel injection hose before... just old and hard fuel...
• Re: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:30:41 -0500
  ...I > stuff that plastic hose 2" into the rubber fuel line and use two clamps. I > think this connection is the cause of most...
• Fuel Line Fire Wall Fitting
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 16:58:15 -0600
  ...fuel leak, and found that what has happened is the fuel tube from thefuel pump has slipped out of a short rubber hose (3...
• Re: fuel hose sleeve alternative?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:11:13 -0800
  ...Initial impressions are very good. > > I ordered the 1/2" sleeving and it fits perfectly over the fuel hose. > I'm hoping this will...
• Re: Tips and Tricks Request - Change fuel hose from tank to pump
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Sat, 12 Oct 2013 14:21:28 -0400
  ...the hose - next question. >>>>>> >>>>>> How would one go about replacing that hose with fuel in the tank?? >>>>>> >>>>>> Can't clamp the hose - it has...
• Re: Fuel hose diagram
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 16 Apr 2007 08:02:03 -0700
  ...Does any one have access to the diagrams for the fuel hoses? the > Bentley leaves a lot to be desired in this respect. > > Any...
• FUEL hose clamp
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 16:32:09 -0800
  I understand that the fuel hose clamp has a little flair on the sides, to not damage the line by digging in deep when...
• Re: Recommendations, anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 19:07:55 -0500
  ...Replace all > > the coolant hoses, and all the fuel hoses. When you replace the fuel > > hoses, make sure you eliminate the connector at the...
• Re: Fuel Line and Clamp Prices
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 17:51:54 -0500
  ...I'm told it is the absolute best hose for fuel injection. It costs $12 per meter. Has anyone heard of this hose? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Yes...
• Re: +Fuel Lines WAS Re: Gypsy is gone...
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 00:36:30 -0500
  ...And a fuel hose was the culprit. How so if it was new? Well, actually fairly new, recently new, but ot the first trip...
• Re: Resurrecting an 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 16:50:01 -0600
  ...Pulled >> hose off the "T" in the fuels line and hit the start switch - clean fuel >> poured. Got fuel back there, got spark, sputters...
• Re: pinch the fuel line?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:22:54 -0700
  ...On fuel lines (if thinking ahead) I would probably clamp down on scraps of wood to clamp the hose instead of clamping the hose...
• Engine installation at last
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 12 Jan 2000 23:04:05 -0600
  ...The van is getting the rebuilt engine, all new hoses in the engine compartment, new fuel injection hoses, new thermostat, new sensor for fuel...
• Re: Fuel Lines/Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 14:22:48 -0500
  Fuel pressure for Digifant Injection System Ref: Bentley 24-55 approx. 2.0 bar (29 psi) with vacuum hose on pressure regulator connected approx...
• Re: Fuel Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:13:26 -0400
  ...for the hose taking a crush over time, or they become loose and may leak on a high pressure connection like fuel injection lines...
• Re: Fuel tank question...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 17:16:05 -0700
  ...the compressed air (50psi) backwards into the fuel > tank, the gas flow out of the disconnected hose was very > free-flowing....and now I...
• Re: Fuel Line Question
  Historical mailing list - db25
  Thu, 25 Jun 1998 17:24:00 EDT
  ...Make sure you by the fuel injection hose, regular fuel line will not hold up. Hope this helps. Good luck, Doug '86 GL Westy...
• fuel injectors
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 23 Sep 1997 10:08:27 EDT
  ...I am currently replacing the high pressure fuel lines. There is an inch of hose connected to each injector that does not appear to...
• fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - Andy Zappe
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 12:57:46 EST
  under each front fender where the plastic fuel overflow tank is i have a leak when i full up with gas each time. does...
• Re: pinch the fuel line?
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:30:51 +0000
  ...You might need a different item for the fuel line, tapered drift pin, etc. Can then use a hose clamp if necessary. John
• Re: worm type fuel line clamps
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:51:52 -0500
  Raymond, The screw type clamps can be tightened as the hose hardens but you are really covering you another issue - an aging, hardening fuel...
• Re: Van-Cafe fuel-line firewall adapter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 29 Oct 2010 19:44:19 -0700
  ...after removing the fire wall connector, one can run the hose on the engine directly the plastic line coming from the fuel pump. that...
• Re: Advice sought: gas fuel filter replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Tue, 4 May 2004 09:08:10 -0700
  I would advise you to put a hose-pincher, or maybe just some vise-grips on the fuel lines before you take the clamps...
• Fuel filter/hose
  Historical mailing list - Dave M
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 15:23:41 GMT
  ...fuel filter with a plain piece of hose. It says something like 'the filter is only required to filter out contaminants when the fuel...
• Re: fuel rail/line recall?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 15 Jun 2004 06:23:43 EDT
  ...The fuel hose attached to the fuel distribution rail on the engine may shrink beyond the clamp force of the fuel hose clamps, allowing...
• Re: Fuel Line Replacement Kits Galore!
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sun, 20 Aug 2017 07:50:01 -0400
  ...The hose is Continental hose. There is also Flennor >> out there which is multi fuel and has a plastic lining. It is the correct...
• reccomendation for fuel pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Ben S
  Fri, 22 Jul 2005 12:20:38 -0700
  i am about to finish with my fuel delivery system overhaul. i installed new hoses all around and sent my injectors out to cruizinperformance...
• Re: Replacing Fuel Hose
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 5 Apr 2007 08:57:35 -0700
  ...The guy asks me if > it was fuel injection hose and I said yes. He told me that I needed special > fuel injection hose...
• Re: Fire Sleeve was: Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 20:31:13 -0400
  ...As you can see, a VW Vanagon does not have a 'good' fuel system, hence lots of rubber hose (cheap) and plastic fittings (cheap...
• Re: Fuel injector rings
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Sat, 3 Jul 1999 23:18:29 -0600
  ...Fuel injector rings > > > I recently replaced fuel hosing, using Bus Depot hose (not Continental but > looks the same) and keeping the metal rings on...
• Hoses and Stuff
  Historical mailing list - John Houser
  Sun, 22 Apr 2001 17:36:41 EDT
  ...There is a hose on the air intake boot [aka Intake air hose/the rubber part between the AFM and the Throttle valve housing...
• Two Weeks until Wanee must get van ready! - PLUS important fire advisory
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 1 Apr 2011 22:42:50 -0700
  ...and replacing the fuel hoses on the engine .. they are extremely well made hoses. I'm not even sure you can buy genuine high...
• Re: fuel pump +Mom problem
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 15:04:35 -0500
  ...These are fuel injection hose clamp, and are different from hose clamps.They will not damage the hose.After removal of the clamps, the...
• Re: What do you call this piece???
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 6 Oct 2008 12:34:19 -0500
  ...The other thing - get rid of any fuel hose that you don't know the absolute history on. "A piece of nice Good Year...
• Re: Pre-filter success
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 09:26:50 -0700
  14mm is an awful tight fit for the 11 or 12mm factory hose to fit and when using 14mm (5/8") fuel hose on...
• Fuel recovery system overhaul Parts
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 08:59:25 -0400
  ...7mm fuel line hose @ 1.50 / foot. I bought 10 feet, thinking that I would use it instead of the hard plastic lines over...
• Re: Fuel Hose Replacement
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 5 Jul 2010 09:40:40 -0400
  ...What is the > recommended fuel hose for a gas 1.9L ('84)? This one... http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=N0202811 And if you...
• fuel manifold problems
  Historical mailing list - The Carters
  Wed, 22 Sep 1999 13:21:00 -0700
  ...Tightening the hose didn't help as fuel still weeped. I called my FLAPS, they wanted $182 for that little manifold, about the size...
• e: Does this look like a fuel leak?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:32:30 -0500
  I would bet that it is non fuel injection hose on there. that sort of hose only leaks at first when hot from around...
• Re: fuel hose crimping tool
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:33:02 -0400
  Mark wrote: > anyone know of a good source for a tool to crimp those fuel hoses? I use end cutting pliers to crimp the...
• Re: firewall fuel fitting
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 15 Oct 2007 06:29:33 EDT
  ...firewall fuel fitting Jerry, you do not need any fitting. Check how the return hose connects to the main plastic fuel line behind the...
• Re: Does this look like a fuel leak?
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:46:00 -0600
  ...I've never owned another vehicle that was as fuel-leak prone as the Vanagon - even with new hoses and clamps. I check my...
• 12mm fuel line supplier?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
  Sat, 20 Apr 2002 10:08:13 -0700
  I just came back from 3 auto-supply shops looking for 12mm braided fuel line hose to connect my fuel tank to the fuel...
• Re: For those w/ SS braided hoses experience ...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:23:35 -0700
  ...FI hoses on Bessie with something like : http://tinyurl.com/3tojaot or maybe http://tinyurl.com/3ubqpkn for a permant(worry free) fuel line...
• fuel pressure Question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 31 May 2000 10:56:54 -0700
  ...I had my fuel pressure checked and it was 32psi at idle w/ vac hose on regulator, 36psi w/o vac hose on regulator...
• Re: Protective cladding for engine fuel hoses
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 17 Dec 2010 22:30:54 -0800
  ...Protective cladding for engine fuel hoses > > I used drip irrigation line for mine. It's what I had around and it > seems up to...
• Re: Fule line leaks
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 14 Nov 2004 09:53:29 -0600
  ...Replace all the FI lines with Fuel Injection Hose not just regular rubber fuel line. I also suggest that you buy quality hose from...