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Re: Help Ordering Parts
Historical mailing list - Eric Giroux
Fri, 18 Aug 2000 13:19:06 -0400
...I assume I want to change the high pressure fuel >> lines, as well, if these are different from the fuel hoses. >> I see Ken...
Re: pinch the fuel line?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:57:35 -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...
metric hose to standard
Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
Sun, 30 May 2004 18:47:24 EDT
what is the inside diameter of the fuel hose that vents the top of the gasoline tank--specifically the two about 2.5 inches...
Re: 60 bar? not quite!!
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Fri, 6 Apr 2001 18:20:55 -0500
...Before > you all go out and by oil cooler hose to replace all your fuel lines, > I had another look at the stuff. (I...
Re: Fuel Line Alert!
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 30 Jul 2001 18:08:22 -0700
...Also, the same type of spring clamp is used at the other end of the plastic line at the fuel filter. Replace this hose...
Re: Van-Cafe fuel-line firewall adapter
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:16:29 -0700
...would anyone run the fuel hose through the firewall hole where there is NO reason to do that ??? there's a nice fat space...
Re: Fuel Hose clamp dia?
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Thu, 27 Oct 2005 09:36:42 -0700
...Judging by the title of the email, I'm guessing "fuel hoses". How do you measure a hose clamp anyway? Diameter? Band length (circumference)?
Re: fuel pressure regulator and manifold vacuum
Historical mailing list - Scott G. Terry
Fri, 17 Aug 2001 18:43:38 -0700
...Plugging the manifold vacuum hose during the hose-disconnected FPR test shouldn't affect the measured fuel pressure--just maintains manifold vacuum and keeps...
2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Tue, 1 Nov 2016 20:32:51 +0000
...1990 2.1L WBXManual TransmissionShoebox Electronix 8691V ECU MonitorGood BatteryGood StarterGood Cranking SpeedGood GroundsNew Fuel Lines and HosesGood Cold Starting (Starts Immediately)No Other...
Re: fuel hoses
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Sat, 2 Oct 2004 21:59:24 +0000
...Never use the braided hose for fuel line in the engine compartment of your van. It was not made for the high pressure applications...
Re: Anyone have a copy of the Ultimate Trip Checklist?
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:38:28 -0400
...Inspect fuel injection/carburetion system operation, fuel lines, hose clamps, fuel pump, filters, fuel tank, overflow reservoirs, vapour recirculation, filler and cap. Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____ Intake...
Re: Fuel Leak-Yikes!!
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Wed, 5 May 2010 19:47:53 -0500
...This is the hose from the hard > > plastic fuel line, ran under the firewall and then goes to the 'T' near > the > > pulley and...
Diesel fuel lines and air leaks = nostart
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:32:12 -0800
...In the good old days Diesel VW's came with a transparent fuel hose between the fuel filter and injection pump. At 26 years...
Re: Fuel pressure test gauge
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:06:16 -0800
That kit would work fine on any Vanagon if you were willing to cut the end off the hose and slide it over the...
Re: fuel hoses
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Sat, 2 Oct 2004 20:02:10 -0400
...I sell the fuel hose for $5.95 per meter (about 3 feet): <http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=N0202811> - Ron Salmon The Bus...
Re: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 26 Jun 2012 23:37:10 -0400
...fuel line replacement kit I got did not include enough line to replace the plastic lines, nor do they mention ordering more hose to...
Re: Fuel pump noise
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Fri, 26 May 2006 11:06:35 -0400
Try disconnecting the vaccum hose from the fuel pressure regulator and see what happpens.
Re: return fuel lines
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Mon, 13 Feb 2006 13:43:30 -0600
...to reroute that line need to know if >high pressure fuel line hoses are required. >This is on an 82 AC Westy. > >Thanks, >Jake > > >
Re: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 27 Jun 2012 01:27:31 -0400
...the nipples at the fuel tank and the firewall fitting by short lengths of hose. Someone may have run hose all the way forward...
Re: Was: Residual Fuel Pressure... Now: Dirt PIC
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 5 Mar 2014 10:36:15 -0800
...Good tip on heating the black hose at nipple. I recall, "ahem", having to repair the valve with a fuel hose transition to the...
Re: pinch the fuel line?
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:57:42 -0700
...close the hose so you can work at either end. The serrations in the Vice Grip will surely damage the fuel line. The damage...
Spare Parts List - Input
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Wed, 28 Aug 2002 11:12:27 -0700
...Few hose clamps. > 7) Tire Gauge > 8) Fix a flat. > 9) FIRE EXTINGUISHER. > 10) One foot of fuel line and 4 hose clamps. > > Stan...
Re: Replacing Fuel Lines
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Mon, 17 Apr 2006 10:48:07 -0400
Blake, You can use a #11 X-acto knife to cut the old fuel injector hoses from under the metal collars and the collars...
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: Gas pouring out when filling the tank
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 12 Dec 2010 08:09:46 -0500
...Any hose you use needs to be rated at least for low pressure fuel. No need for high pressure fuel injection hose on this...
Re: They needed new fuel lines..
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:10:23 -0800
...and it's not the fuel hoses that are weak. It's the crimp-type original fuel hose clamps.. they don't squeeze hard...
Re: Check those fuel lines!
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Thu, 8 Apr 2010 16:43:22 -0700
...Check those fuel lines! I just can't see why anyone would run the fuel hose through the hole in the firewall and protect...
Re: [WetWesties] Gas Tank/Lines
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 19 Feb 2002 11:31:16 -0600
...Always use Fuel Injection hose on the pressure side > > of your fuel system. > > > > Stan Wilder > > i recently replaced all my fuel lines in the...
Opinions please on this injector hose
Historical mailing list - Don Spence
Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:25:59 -0600
MEYLE 73379 TYPE B 7.0X 12.6 MM Cotton Overbraided Fuel Fuel Resistant Oil Resistant For delivery of transmission oil, fuel oil, automotive...
About Oetiker Clamps
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Thu, 24 Aug 2023 22:04:38 +0000
...So, for Fuel Injection hoses, it's my "opinion" those smooth sided screw clamps are a superior design (obviously not the slotted worm-drive...
Re: hose repair tape you are kidding, right?
Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
Sat, 24 Oct 1998 00:04:09 -0400
...Should come with the hose bandage in case tape is used on fuel hose. Dave 87 Wolfsburg (no tape) 90 Westfalia (no tape) At...
Re: Fuel Line Fire Wall Fitting
Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
Sun, 25 Jan 2004 17:16:50 -0800
...If you remove the nipple, could'nt you run the long fuel injection grade hose through where the plastic nipple firewall USED to be...
Fw: fuel manifold problems
Historical mailing list - The Carters
Wed, 22 Sep 1999 13:23:06 -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...
Re: pinch the fuel line?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:23:04 -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...
Re: return fuel lines
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Mon, 13 Feb 2006 14:05:58 -0500
...but 5/16 fuel line is kinda standard anyway.Doest cost much,and it may hold up to fuel better than regular rubber hose.
Fuel line sleeve
Historical mailing list - Jeff Clayman
Sun, 16 Dec 2007 09:35:06 -0500
Anybody know of anything better to cover fuel lines with when replacing. Asbestos loom? Heater hose. Needs to be fuelproof and fireproof. Old stuff...
Bypassing the FireStarter fuel line fitting - was t-stat discussion
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 5 Mar 2010 12:23:00 -0800
...As I have said many times, run the fuel hose directly to the hard plastic fuel line. I see no sense at all in...
Re: fuel line replacement (7mm vs 5/16")
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Thu, 21 Apr 2005 00:03:14 -0500
The 5'16's Goodyear high pressure fuel hose I just bought for my Van is marked 7.94 mm also listed on the...
Re: What is it?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 1 Aug 2015 22:45:46 -0400
That is the fuel pressure regulator. Tough for it to be a leaker. There should never be fuel in the small hose, that is...
Re: 91 Vanagon w/ large gas leak!!
Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
Fri, 06 Jun 1997 11:07:54 -0700
...if the vent hoses are drying/cracking/leaking, can the >fuel system hoses be far behind?? if you have not already done so, i...
Who has a fuel line replacement kit?
Historical mailing list - t obrien
Sat, 23 Oct 1999 17:02:57 PDT
Hi listees, Which one, or ones of our list vendors has a fuel line replacement kit. Tee's, fittings, hose, seals for the fuel...
Re: fuel line replacement
Historical mailing list - James V
Thu, 3 Jun 2010 16:13:54 -0700
On a related note, I recently replaced the fuel lines (sourced from one of the Vanagon vendors) on my 86 Syncro. I reused the...
Re: Hose from brake fluid reservoir to clutch master cylinder??
Historical mailing list - Oxroad
Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:36:42 -0800
...what has me suspect. >> > > It's special hose for brake fluid; fuel or other ordinary rubber hose will > be attacked. Dimensions are 7.3...
Re: Replacing Fuel Hose
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Wed, 4 Apr 2007 15:31:41 -0500
...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: Fuel Lines Reminder
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:02:59 -0400
...to the filter before the fuel pump) w/o dumping a > ton of gas? If you yank that hose, just how fast will gas...
Re: Fuel Line Firewall Piece
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 4 Oct 2009 19:33:57 -0700
...join the hose from the engine directly to the black plastic 'pipe' that comes from the fuel pump. That pipe is clipped up high...
Re: Oil/gas leak from passenger cv joint
Historical mailing list - Zach Hale
Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:59:15 -0500
...fuel injector hose from the engine THROUGH t= > he firewall and onto the stiff plastic fuel line which continues on to the = > fuel pump...
Re: WHY? Engine fire totals my 81 Westy
Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
Mon, 21 Sep 1998 11:03:53 -0600
...Are there known problems with fuel system hoses, components? > 3. I've heard that there also may be known probs with the fuel supply...
Re: Does this look like a fuel leak?
Historical mailing list - T Collins
Fri, 1 Feb 2013 23:35:24 -0500
...hose and just running that above and along the bell housing but what about the 2 hoses from the T fitting to the fuel...
fuel line replacement (7mm vs 5/16")
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Wed, 20 Apr 2005 21:24:09 -0400
I'm working toward total fuel line replacement. Seems like 7mm is the actual correct size hose that was specified by VW, but 5...
Re: Was fuel leak? Now: appropriate route for fuel lines
Historical mailing list - T Collins
Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:25:01 -0500
...now the fuel hoses don't contact > the block, the metal "T" is strapped to the regulator, and the send > hose is further away...
Re: Canister Fuel Filter Install
Historical mailing list - Bill Witz
Mon, 11 Jun 2007 23:26:46 -0400
...hoses dont get any gas in your eyes or any other body parts! This is a good time to look at all your fuel...
Re: 1987 VW Camper Van-damaged by engine fire-for sale best offer, (alameda) CA
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:00:04 -0700
...Lot's of folks have learned, now, from this list about the fuel hose danger - with many other personal accounts of disaster. With my...
fuel tank <-> pump diameter mismatch
Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:13:38 -0500
...solder to mate the wide fuel pump line to a narrower bit of hose connected to the fuel tank outlet. I'd be laughing...
Re: fuel pressure question-Again!!
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Thu, 24 May 2001 14:23:39 -0800
...The vacuum source for the fuel pressure regulator should be beneath the power brake booster. Verify that your vacuum hoses are connected correctly, on...
Re: Two fuel line replacement questions
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Sat, 4 Aug 2012 12:02:58 -0400
...i also bought 5/8 heater hose which i utilized as shielding ... and yes it was a little tight to push the fuel line...
Re: Fuel Lines Reminder
Historical mailing list - Hugo Varotto
Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:53:01 -0700
...replacing those fuel hoses, it's also a good idea to > retrofit a > brass sleave that fits inside the plastic fuel line just in...
Fuel lines changed, was Let's get the word out RE: fuel lines: if it ain't broke
Historical mailing list - Zolly
Tue, 6 Oct 2009 11:45:29 -0700
...It take about four hours and cost $220, including the right fuel hose and the right stainless clamps that are flared and don't...
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: RE 87 2.1 Fuel Line
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Sun, 16 Dec 2007 09:37:21 -0800
...Mark Jeff Clayman wrote: > I am replacing my fuel lines. There is a hard plastic hose running from the filter backward to a plastic...