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Fuel Leak catastrophe aversion, Thanks Wilfy!
Historical mailing list - Ryan Alfonso
Wed, 10 Apr 2002 17:16:46 -0700
...I've since re-routed the fuel line (yes, new stuff) through a perfectly sized grommet stuffed into that hole and connected it directly...
Fuel line??
Historical mailing list - lauterba
Sat, 30 Aug 2003 16:34:33 -0400
Most of the line between the fuel pump and the bulkhead fitting on the engine compartment is hard plastic. The connecting rubber hose between...
Re: Fuel Injection hoses - Again!!!
Historical mailing list - Greg O
Wed, 28 Jan 2004 21:22:10 -0600
...I've still got my original fuel lines all around on my 84 and had a blocked pressure regulator send the fuel pressure to...
Re: 87 rebuild update
Historical mailing list
Mon, 6 Jul 1998 13:36:08 EDT
...Anyone have advice on fuel lines? >> I've seen un-Godly fuel leaks on my 914's (Bosch MPC and AFC injection) Angel on...
Re: Fuel Line replacement w/gas in tank
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Mon, 8 Sep 2008 16:14:40 -0400
Did anyone read the heading? If you're just doing your fuel lines, you'll be fine. There's no reason why you cannot...
Urgent - removal of hose from fuel injector
Historical mailing list - jesse lee reynolds
Tue, 10 May 1994 10:11:20 -0500 (EST)
...While replacing fuel lines, the line from my metal fuel distributor thingy to my injectors 3 and 4 (I wasn't going to replace...
Re: Halon Extinguishers, etc.
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Sat, 11 Nov 2000 14:30:46 -0800
> Obviously the best solution is to regularly check the fuel lines and > replace with HIGH quality line. There are race quality lines that > will...
Re: Fuel Lines Reminder
Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
Mon, 27 Oct 2008 07:53:44 -0400
While your replacing those fuel hoses, it's also a good idea to retrofit a brass sleave that fits inside the plastic fuel line...
Re: has anyone fabbed up 316-stainless fuel lines?
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:05:53 -0700
Simply, I replaced ALL stock fuel line with Aeroquip Startlite hoses. You make each end of the hose with a -AN fitting by cutting...
Re: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:19:22 -0700
I was disappointed to see that the fuel line replacement kit I got did not include enough line to replace the plastic lines, nor...
How long should fuel tank grommets last? (a little long)
Historical mailing list - T Collins
Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:33:41 -0500
...Mainly the breather grommets, filler neck seal and fuel tank sending unit O-ring. Other receipts are for vast a arrays of fuel lines...
Re: Bosch metal fuel filter - made for same or different fuel line diameters?
Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
Sun, 17 Sep 2000 21:08:21 -0600
...Bosch metal fuel filter - made for same or different fuel line diameters? On returning from our last camping trip in our 85 Westy - heard...
Re: Suggestions for a 3 way fuel line valve(NVC)
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Mon, 27 Mar 2006 00:05:50 -0900
...Suggestions for a 3 way fuel line valve To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Volks, > > I want to install a 3-way fuel shut off...
Re: fuel expansion tank hose
Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:37:46 +0000
Brett I just used some thing fuel line from local auto parts store when this happened to me last year, no problems, no gas...
Re: Replacing Fuel Hose
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Wed, 4 Apr 2007 20:09:23 -0400
Bryan, first thing, USE FI (Fuel Injection) LINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (5/16 is fine, also, use the appropriate FI line collar, not some graden hose one...
Fuel tank cleaning.
Historical mailing list - Tom Torrella
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:12:43 -0500
...Before replacing it I want to do the lines, tank & filter. So far the engine is running great, no power loss since the fuel...
Opinion about fuel lines needed
Historical mailing list - g august
Mon, 22 Jan 2007 11:54:43 -0600
...lines (the injectors are very small!!) http://www.benplace.com/fuel_line.htm This website is an excellent description on how to replace fuel...
Re: Bypassing the FireStarter fuel line fitting - was t-stat discussion
Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
Fri, 5 Mar 2010 21:01:48 -0000
...Bypassing the FireStarter fuel line fitting - was t-stat discussion > The hard line as you call it, > is a black plastic line coming from...
Re: Fuel Line Freezing
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:13:43 -0600
I lived in Alaska for 30 years and never once had a fuel line to freeze. You just knew to religiously put HEET or...
CIS pressure tests - now what?
Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
Sun, 8 Dec 2002 15:58:20 -0800
...My current lines are made with 200PSI hydraulic line attached to banjo fittings I salvaged from the original fuel lines. I can't feel...
ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!!
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:33:05 -0400
...One failed. - The name of the fuel line is COHLINE. - If you bought and received COHLINE please CHECK YOUR FI hoses NOW! - If you...
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Historical mailing list - Clark, Patrick
Thu, 10 May 2001 12:18:36 -0700
...Fuel line replacement questions Dear List: I want to replace ALL the fuel lines between gas tank and engine in my '86 Westy. What...
Re: worm type fuel line clamps
Historical mailing list - Mike
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:36:52 -0400
...worm type fuel line clamps Hi RE: replacing all of my fuel lines All advice that I've seen says to use clamps for...
Re: Vanagon Fire Season
Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
Fri, 1 Jun 2012 10:35:28 -0400
Any source for a metal replacement fuel line adapter. Yeh, I know fuel line can run straight through eliminating it, but I like to...
Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 8 Jul 2007 16:03:21 -0400
...Steel Braided Fuel Lines? Does anyone know if installing steel braided fuel lines has been done by anyone, or this would be the end...
Clog in Fuel Line
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Sun, 8 Mar 2009 13:13:35 -0500
Say you found a piece of permatex gasket sealer in fuel line and wanted to get all debris out, hypothetically.It is before the...
Re: Replacing metal coolant hoses with copper?
Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
Mon, 2 May 2005 15:35:29 -0700
...or even a FLAPS ( NAPA would be good ) > and ask them why is a poor idea for brake and fuel lines, let alone > water...
Re: gurus and fuel lines
Historical mailing list - tim vb-o'brien
Thu, 9 Mar 2000 08:30:35 -0800
...Now, go back into your engine compartment and replace all the lines back there too. Check all lines between the fuel pump and back...
Re: Fuel Lines Reminder
Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:47:16 -0700
Is it possible to replace the low pressure fuel line (the one that goes from the tank to the filter before the fuel pump...
Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines & Fuel Line Covers
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Tue, 13 May 2008 01:21:13 +1200
>Has anyone ever installed Steel Braided Fuel lines, I was thinking >it might be very worthwhile under the van running the lines from >the...
Re: Don't waste your money. Fuel Line's - Filters etc to prevent leaks?
Historical mailing list - Stewart, Donna
Thu, 18 Dec 2003 12:36:48 -0800
...Fuel-line replacement kit from Van-Again: $53.00 Replacement '85 Westy as nice as mine? thousands Knowing I won't burst a fuel...
Re: Engine cover, History
Historical mailing list - neil N
Thu, 3 Jul 2008 10:23:36 -0700
Old fuel lines. Metal and rubber. Worn grommets between metal line and engine tin (air cooled) Little plastic transitions from fuel supply hose to...
Re: 90 Vanagon/Westy fuel problem
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:57:16 -0700
...I like having a spare known-good fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator around for testing purposes. did you check fuel return line to...
Re: I'm a newbie
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sun, 24 Mar 2013 14:31:16 -0500
...Many people remove the fitting and connect the replacement rubber fuel line directly to the hard fuel line. Eliminates problems with that plastic fuel...
Re: raw fuel smell at idle
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Tue, 11 Feb 2003 19:34:56 -0500
At every clamp on the fuel lines. Feel them with your hand. If they feel wet, you've found your leak. On Tuesday, February...
Re: pinch the fuel line?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:57:24 -0500
...change out the little white fuel filter and wonder if it is okay > to pinch off the fuel line with Vise Grips or is...
Re: Fuel tank
Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
Mon, 10 Jun 2002 17:20:04 -0600
...You're looking at a full days work of dropping the tank and replacing the lines and seals. Replace your engine fuel lines too...
Re: bypass plastic fuel Tee? good/bad idea?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
Wed, 4 Aug 2004 02:46:20 EDT
...The rubber fuel line attaches to each side of the metal line on each side of the firewall. I believe this set up replaced...
85 anagon: how much fuel line?
Historical mailing list - Judith Barr/Leo Girard
Sat, 27 Jun 1998 16:55:54 -0400
...It was recommended by more than one listee that I also replace fuel lines. How long a piece will I need in total? Will...
Re: Fires/ fuel lines
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Sun, 3 Jan 1999 21:11:13 -0600
...There isn't a better present >we can give to our 'gons than new fuel line. I recently changed every inch >of fuel line...
Re: Fuel Injection Hose-----what size ID.....7mm?
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Tue, 26 Feb 2002 22:21:30 -0500
...I have recently learned that there is a > difference between standard fuel line and that for fuel injection. The > latter is high pressure (electronic...
Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
Historical mailing list - Doug Noganav
Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:20:12 -0800
I ran rubber fuel line in my westy conversion to replace the copper. Found some 200 psi thick walled fuel line and was careful...
Re: Injector line
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 16 Oct 2001 22:45:20 -0500
...folks, > Today I picked up some fuel injection line for my van at the > flaps. > The fuel line has a rubber core with a...
joining plastic and rubber fuel vent line
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:46:53 -0400
I had to cut the plastic line where it was attached to the broken nipple on TOP of one of my fuel expansion tanks...
Re: 50 PSI Fuel lines. Enough?
Historical mailing list - Mark A. Kreuzer
Sun, 26 Mar 2006 15:01:18 -0600
...50 PSI Fuel lines. Enough? Hi guys, I am not absolutly sure. The 1/4 inch fuel line I got are 50 PSI. Is...
Re: fuel line protective sleeve
Historical mailing list - ****************************
Wed, 5 Dec 2007 06:32:38 -0600
...fuel line protective sleeve I am in the midst of replacing all of the fuel lines, but unfortunately, didn't think to also order...
Re: Fuel Line replacement w/gas in tank
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Mon, 8 Sep 2008 17:33:04 -0400
...Doing just the fuel lines behind the tank or in the engine compartment is fine. You'll be leaking fuel when you do that...
Re: Fuel line replacement
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Sat, 10 May 2008 16:01:19 -0400
Are you talking about the fuel lines around the fuel tank or the ones in the engine compartment? The ones around the fuel tank...
Suggestions for a 3 way fuel line valve
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Sun, 26 Mar 2006 12:10:47 -0700
...Honda Generator aux fuel hook up. Off the top of my head I don't remember the fuel line "ID" size. Does anyone have...
New You Tube Video about Fuel Line Replacement
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Sat, 10 Mar 2012 08:49:39 -0500
Check out my new video about Vanagon Fuel Line Replacement on You Tube. If you have an suggestions please let me know. http://youtu...
Another fuel line question
Historical mailing list - Bob Mund
Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:42:31 -0600
...Now my question is are these lines/hoses part of the "REPLACE YOUR FUEL LINES"? I'm thinking that the hose is starting to...
Re: fuel leaks
Historical mailing list - Vanagon
Tue, 24 May 2005 14:48:48 -0700
John, I totally agree, eliminating the plastic firewall fitting and replacing with a continuous piece of fuel line is probably the BIGGEST thing you...
Re: source for spring clamps for fuel lines
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sun, 11 Dec 2005 08:17:50 -0700
...I'm looking for the spring clamps for replacing my fuel lines in the engine compartment. Not the screw type. Anybody have a lead...
Help Ordering Parts
Historical mailing list - PSavage
Fri, 18 Aug 2000 07:45:59 -0700
'Morning List, I am going to follow the advice of many Listees & change all the fuel line hoses in my '85 Westy. I am...
Preaching to the Choir: Fuel Lines
Historical mailing list - Clark, Patrick
Sun, 22 Oct 2000 22:07:02 -0700
...The fuel lines looked good, no cracks, burning, or even abraision marks. Then finally I poked an prodded the fuel regulator ('89 Digifant) and...
Plastic fuel line part - replace with what?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Mon, 5 Jan 2009 12:00:45 -0500
...I am thinking that no matter if that plastic fuel line connection (connects fuel line between the "fire wall") has failed or not I...
Re: those of you who have installed a fuel line replacement kit read!
Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
Fri, 28 Oct 2005 05:51:48 -0400
...they all needed to be > tightened > up.. > > this was a fuel line replacement kit bought new a few yrs ago . all > new > lines and...
Re: buying fuel line
Historical mailing list - Philip Hanson (Volt Computer)
Mon, 11 Jan 1999 23:21:14 -0800
...buying fuel line > > I have made a few inquiries here in the Bellevue area east of Seattle (you > know Seattle -- it's the town...
Problem with new Vanagon fuel tank
Historical mailing list - puzerewski
Wed, 18 Oct 2000 05:41:48 -0400
...Does anyone know what size fuel line this is(cannot find it locally), and also a need to "reduce" it somewhere before the fuel...
Change your fuel line NOW
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
Tue, 15 May 2001 22:21:25 EDT
Since I just by luck found a fuel leak from my fuel line which has been dousing the starter motor for some time it...