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Re: lost brake line...
Historical mailing list - robert feller
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 22:37:40 -0500
...I found this site on the topic (vw too!) and he is juntioning new and old lines together: http://volksweb.relitech.com/brakeln.htm...
Re: replacing brake lines
Historical mailing list - neil N
Mon, 3 Aug 2009 13:25:19 -0700
On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 1:23 PM, neil N<musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Bottom line: your FLAPS should have the correct length...
Re: Bying/Selling on the list & morons
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 12 Oct 2005 16:22:59 -0500
> I took the liberty of adding a subject line, as some 'moron' sent an > email to the list without a > subject line. (I'm...
Re: Buzzing Power Steering On '87 Van After Replacing High Pressure Line
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Tue, 12 Jun 2012 12:58:02 +0000
Had the same problem with a rebuilt line. Apparently there is either a check valve or restrictor that is in the original high pressure...
Re: vanagon Digest - 2 Jul 2014 - Special issue (#2014-349)
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Wed, 2 Jul 2014 18:35:21 -0700
Neil, That line will replace everything from the slave cylinder to the junction of the long metal tube coming all the way from the...
Fuel Line Freezing
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:34:31 -0600
I was wondering IF and I do mean IF, I'm having fuel line freezing issues with cold starting with my Vanagon, where would...
Re: Power Steering Line
Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
Tue, 9 Feb 1999 22:10:16 -0600
> A friend of mine here in far eastern salt coated Canada replaced his ps > lines ('86 Westy) with copper pipe. Both inexpensive and durable...
Re: Fuel line relocating
Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
Wed, 26 Jan 2000 09:14:15 -0500
> What I'm thinking is to relocate the fuel pressure regulator, send lines, > return lines, etc. to underneath the van [snip] > Am I missing...
Needed: clutch slave cylinder lines for 87
Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
Tue, 18 Feb 2003 12:16:50 -0500
I need the 2 short fluid lines for the clutch slave on my 87 GL 4 speed 2WD. Anyone out there want to sell...
What Red Line Tranny Oil??????
Historical mailing list - Chad G
Tue, 18 Dec 2001 22:21:36 -0500
what viscosity of Red Line oil is recommended for a 4sp tranny??
Subject: stainless braided brake linesoff
Historical mailing list - Brian T.
Mon, 17 May 2004 15:17:09 -0700
I've been told that Porsche 911 lines will work too. Brian
Re: Next question - Removing 35 yr old brake lines from MC. :-/
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 8 Jun 2012 17:09:14 -0700
...There > should be no problems getting the lines loose there and replacing either > the lines or the MC itself. > > Under the van, the easiest...
Re: Vanagon Line Drawing?
Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
Tue, 11 Feb 2003 07:03:33 -0500
Are the line drawings for the Camper and the Vanagon on another web site? The below mentioned link does not work. Cheers, Hans Brouwer...
Re: brake lines
Historical mailing list - Mark A. Kreuzer
Fri, 21 Apr 2006 11:01:16 -0500
...brake lines In the past I've had not one but two karmann ghias on the side of the road from old swollen brake...
Re: Air conditioner--hard lines?
Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
Mon, 21 Jun 2004 16:32:16 -0700
...Both Copper and Aluminum lines exist on other cars in various forms (Mini's have copper brake lines) and there are short aluminum fitting...
Re: fuel line protective sleeve
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 5 Dec 2007 00:20:13 -0800
...fuel line protective sleeve Hello All, Is the loose fitting fuel line protective sleeve supposed to carry away fuel, from a fuel leak in...
Re: Fuel Lines
Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
Fri, 27 Aug 1999 18:37:03 -0500
About these fuel lines, I guess I don't really understand what everyone is replacing or my van may be different I have a...
Re: Vanagon Line Drawing?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 11 Feb 2003 07:54:03 -0800
have a look on my site for the line drawings (diagrams ) kindly sent to me by ol' Joel Dubya. Alistair -- '82 Westy -> diesel converted...
Re: Hose has a brass sleeve (Ferrule) in it
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Tue, 22 Feb 2005 01:32:49 EST
...It is meant to be retained within the plastic line by the small lip that is on its end. Once the plastic coolant line...
Fuel line replacement
Historical mailing list - David-M
Sun, 3 Jan 1999 15:07:35 -0500
I keep reading of the necessity to replace the fuel lines to prevent fires. Since I do not have the facilities to do any...
WHERE to get water lines for 85?
Historical mailing list - Mercedes Dzindzeleta
Fri, 29 Apr 2005 09:20:19 -0500
We need to replace the water hoses/lines on our 1985 Westy. 1.9L Automatic. Where or where to purchase new hoses/lines? Bus...
Re: Non Vanagon related brake line question
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:16:05 -0700
Likely to keep the lines from flopping around. Rubbing on whatever. On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 2:35 PM, Max Wellhouse <dimwittedmoose@cfu...
85 mtr -> 84, Xtra Vac. Lines??
Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
Tue, 24 Dec 1996 09:39:13 -0600 (CST)
...Should I try to utilize the 85 vacuum lines and plug the extraneous appearing lines or go with the old 84, single line? Also...
Re: The "other" fuel line burst today
Historical mailing list - B Feddish
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 09:24:29 -0400
...The "other" fuel line burst today If you are replacing lines.......ALL should be replaced or the weakest link will surely show itself. df...
Re: replacing gas lines
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Sat, 6 Sep 2003 09:39:35 -0700
I have the tank out on mine as we speak, preparing to replace these lines. You can reach the lines at the expansion tank...
Re: fuel line
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Thu, 29 Nov 2001 17:04:56 -0800
I just replaced my fuel line. If you are going to go through the effort to replace that fuel line also replace the plastic...
Re: copper fuel lines
Historical mailing list
Sun, 19 Nov 1995 19:25:04 -0500
...I'd stay away from the copper lines due to the softness of the material. See if you can trade it for some stainless...
Re: fuel lines replacing
Historical mailing list - Coddington
Wed, 21 Apr 1999 07:48:06 -0700
Yea to that! I think it's 7mm FI line. How about tips and pointers from someone who's done it> Tom in No...
Re: refrigerator update
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Mon, 26 Jun 2017 12:43:35 -0700
...Yes, the line we removed corresponds to the larger copper line in your photo, immediately to the right of the air pump. It is...
Re: Think I have sprung a leak in my powersteering lines!
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:48:25 EDT
...Copper lines are not gonna work for long. Good quality high pressure hydraulic hose is needed for the pressure line. The return line is...
Re: Short Coolant Line
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 7 Jul 2009 05:53:34 EDT
...This line is only 4"-5" long and when I bend a length of coolant line, it nearly collapses on itself due to the...
Re: Brake line replacement.
Historical mailing list
Fri, 13 Oct 1995 07:33:55 -0700 (PDT)
...I > removed the master cylinder and had no fluid come from any of the > three(?) lines at all (which reminds me-why are there...
Re: Extend-A-Stay valve
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:17:42 -0700
Remove the original copper lines from inside the Westy cabinet and disconnect from fridge/stove. Buy new copper tubing along with fittings from home...
Re: blown brake line
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:16:52 -0400
At 11:22 PM 8/12/2009, Andy Morse wrote: >bought 3/16 brass compression fittings (says not to use them on >brake lines...
Fuel Line Recall - PW13
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 7 Oct 2000 16:11:08 -0500
...It is called the Fuel Line Recall Campaign. PW Fuel Line Recall. My invoice says: Casue: Fuel Hose Insul Kit PW13 Fuel Line Recall...
Re: Power steering
Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
Fri, 15 Jan 2016 12:09:14 -0500
Maybe replacing the high pressure steel line with an appropriate rubber hydraulic line from pump to rack offers enough resilience to adequately adsorb the...
Re: Power Steering Line
Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
Tue, 9 Feb 1999 10:18:43 -0600
Does anyone know with certainty what peak pressure this system develops? With that information, we can look up the pressure ratings on various line...
Re: always a second fuel filter?
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Tue, 27 Mar 2001 12:35:49 -0500
Any generic plastic filter would probably work, except there are some differences in gas line sizes in and out. I think my '86 had...
water line replacement - thanks!
Historical mailing list - Darryl Carpenter
Mon, 3 Jan 2000 09:05:51 -0500
Thanks to all who responded to my question. Water line replacement will begin today!
Re: Buzzing Power Steering On '87 Van After Replacing High Pressure Line
Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
Tue, 12 Jun 2012 08:38:54 -0400
I had the same problem with a line I had rebuilt by a local shop. When I picked it up the guy talked about...
Re: Rust Paint a steel brake line?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:24:21 -0700
...I felt it best to get as much surface as possible prepped for paint so carefully removed line from clips. My line was a...
Van-Cafe fuel-line firewall adapter
Historical mailing list - Graham Janson
Fri, 29 Oct 2010 08:31:16 -0600
I agree with the folks who suggest a rubber grommet and continuous fuel line with no adapter. John if you're interested I would...
Broken brake line
Historical mailing list - Chris Gkikas
Tue, 1 Aug 2000 08:47:14 -0400
Hello (again) List, Alright, I went and broke one of my rear brake lines. Must both brake lines (each tire) be replaced, or can...
Re: Power Steering Line Leak
Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
Tue, 19 Mar 2002 13:44:38 -0500
Frank Condelli in Ontario sells the appropriate high pressure flexible hydraulic lines to replace the leaking ones. Prices are good too with less hassle...
Re: Tank Liner
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Thu, 3 Nov 2005 15:29:09 -0500
...At 07:12 AM 11/3/2005 -0500, Michael Edwards wrote: >Has anyone had experiece with a gas tank liner like POR-15 or...
Re: lost brake line...
Historical mailing list - *****************
Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:58:19 -0500
...It is held in place with a screw, that is as rusty as the brake lines. From this point you can get Vise grips...
Re: Van-Cafe fuel-line firewall adapter
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 28 Oct 2010 23:24:16 -0700
Even better, my fuel line comes directly from the pump to the steel Subaru fuel rail - no extra joints at all and no plastic...
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: Brake line fittings
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:28:14 -0400
...As I've also mentioned personally I HATE the poly armor line. > With non hydraulic hand tools it slips in the die block, gets...
Adhesive to hold plastic door liner?
Historical mailing list - dooley
Tue, 27 Jun 2006 22:27:15 -0400
My memory is failing, but I think some folks on the Vanagon list recently mentioned some good adhesive for securing the plastic liner behind...
Re: Clutch line
Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
Tue, 29 Dec 2020 20:45:47 -0500
The leak is in the clutch line, right above the front left differential mount. It is not at the master or slave, but in...
Power steering lines R & R
Historical mailing list - alan bosch
Sun, 5 Sep 1999 21:37:12 EDT
...Found a drip coming from what appears to be the power steering lines that snake up the passenger side of the bus, from rear...
Re: '82 Westy Diesel Intro + Injector / Timing Belt / GeneralQuestions
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Mon, 27 Aug 2001 12:40:49 -0700
...Good point - forgot to mention the return lines, which I should know by now. I now carry spare end plugs (little rubber cap, about...
Re: Check your fuel lines, NOW
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Tue, 1 Nov 2011 14:42:09 -0800
...We had previously replaced some of the fuel lines but the shop that did them had for some not done this line too. Not...
Re: gas smell
Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
Mon, 17 May 2004 03:23:58 EDT
...And remember in many spots you need to replace fuel line with high pressure fuel injection fuel line. The vents over the gas tank...
Re: Installing plat cat weekend fun...
Historical mailing list - jimt
Sat, 16 Apr 2005 12:52:04 -0600
...I am wondering what I should run for the propane line? I > would like to run it under the van and just drill a...
Re: Steel brake lines, or "I'm coming to get you, Frank"
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Mon, 4 Oct 2004 12:44:45 +1300
>The guy at the first shop had to join two lines together because he did not have a long enough line to do it...
Re: Brake line fittings
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:13:35 -0700
They are standard M10 brake line fittings, most good FLAPS will have them, but may only have a longer length which can be annoying...
Re: the answer to rusty coolant lines....
Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
Fri, 1 Nov 2002 09:45:55 -0600
...the answer to rusty coolant lines.... fwd from our buddy terry.. Subj: � [vanagon] RE; The Answer to Coolant Lines-- I appreciate all the knowledge...
Re: Hard plastic fuel line between fuel pump and firewall connector
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 18 Dec 2010 14:53:03 -0600
When I ran new fuel lines, I removed that silly plastic connector through the firewall, and ran the new fuel line under the firewall...