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• Fuel Line Heat sheilds
  Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 09:59:51 -0800
  Anyone know where to find replacement heat sheilds for my fuel lines? I replaced them a while back and the old lines were so...
• DIESEL Turbo and NA injection lines the same?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 18:42:21 -0500
  ...Are the metal fuel lines on a 1.6 TD the same part as those on the 1.6 NA? I replaced a broken...
• Re: Fuel lines (injector hoses) clamp
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:11:15 -0400
  ...on my own fuel lines its all I use the Gemi 13 Flare clamp listed is No longer made this leaves a big gap...
• Re: Reflectors on back of van
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 06:48:54 -0500
  ...Sadly, the DPO thought I would disapprove and removed them prior to delivery.>> Hell, I would have just moved them betwwen the red lines...
• Mis-firing
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 15:43:08 -0700
  ...I am fairly certain about my vacuum lines, but not positive. I replaced all my fuel lines and all my vacuum lines and all...
• 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...
• the answer to rusty coolant lines....
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 31 Oct 2002 12:08:38 EST
  ...Subj: [vanagon] RE; The Answer to Coolant Lines-- Date: 10/31/02 11:47:06 AM Eastern Standard Time From: <A HREF="mailto:ctonline...
• Cooling System T's
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 13 Mar 2001 15:59:28 -0600
  While replacing the coolant lines back by the rear heater, my 11 year old plastic T lines snapped/crumbled so offto the hardware store...
• Fuel line size
  Historical mailing list - Darren
  Tue, 14 May 2002 07:52:44 -0500
  When changing out my fuel lines, I noticed that the supply line hoses on the Vanagon (�87) were 3/8 inch that the ventilation...
• Re: Well blow me down!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 20 Nov 2002 21:30:25 -0600
  ...But put in new Fuel lines (vanagon.com has a complete > set) if not already done, to avoid an engine box fire. Remember that...
• Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 18:21:48 -0800
  ...a BUMMER!!!! I've got a 90 and the original fuel lines are still on it. Is there a reference anywhere on doing the...
• Re: FW: Time to check the fuel lines! R & R !! No burnt VW's in 2005!
  Historical mailing list - Detroit Bus
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 16:04:00 -0500
  ...I thought it was an ignition prob because I took apart the distributor cap to make room for the fuel lines Turns out the...
• Re: photo of vanagon fire
  Historical mailing list - Jason Ewing
  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:03:14 -0400
  Reminds me why I spent the $50 on new high pressure fuel lines and clamps!!! Replace your fuel lines now if you haven't...
• Re: leaks leaks and more leaks -
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 13:17:28 -0500
  Using rubber PS lines has been listed in the archives several times.I was regurgitating this.Not using my experience.I guess it must...
• Re: Plastic fuel line part - replace with what?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Mon, 5 Jan 2009 13:41:04 -0500
  I'll have to also second the idea of replacing all the lines in the engine bay. I was told by the PO of...
• Re: Coolant Bleed Success Yesterday...Today...'85 Surging Idle.AHH!
  Historical mailing list - Dustin Fitch
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 15:43:16 -0400
  ...There are some very small vacuum lines....I think three of them? or maybe one larger diameter one, leading to this central connecting thing...
• Re: Propane lines
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 3 Apr 2015 09:57:18 -0700
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Propane lines A little advice,....... 1) get a double flaring tool, 2) use seamless tubing. Much better to be safe that save...
• 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
  ...fuel lines: if it ain't broke > The good folks on the list periodically post PSA's to change fuel lines. > Maybe we can...
• Fuel line replacement kit
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 May 1999 08:36:44 EDT
  In order to help encourage Vanagon owners to replace thier fuel lines I am offering a fuel line replacement kit. This kit includes: 10...
• detaching power steering fluid lines
  Historical mailing list - sg
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 18:11:22 -0800
  ...right now, im having trouble undoing the the power steering fluid lines from the steering rack housing. there is a double nut configuration on...
• Rear Defroster
  Historical mailing list - Pacheco, Rolando
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 04:37:18 -0600
  ...I cranked it up but like only 3 lines on the top worked and 2 lines on the bottom the middle was not working...
• Re: Fires-replace your fuel lines!!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 14:13:53 EST
  ...How does it usually > happen? And how do I avoid it? > > old crusty fuel lines... replace 'em!! i think ken wiffy :<) offers a kit...
• Solution Was: ARG, HELP, fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Sat, 18 Jan 2003 17:23:11 -0500
  ...Dave got me wondering with his comment about ice in the tank or lines, so I dumped in a one dollar bottle of gas...
• Re: REGO smaller propane regulator?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:35:41 -0400
  ...That's probably not a bad thing to do anyway (actually, replace the lines), after years of the copper vibrating and work hardening due...
• Power steering hoses.
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 29 Aug 1998 22:59:43 -0700
  I just noticed that the power steering hoses in my Vanagon - the metal lines on the right side of the engine compartment were very...
• Re: Rusty Power Steering and Brake Stuff
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 23:31:18 -0400
  The lines rust due to the type of steel and the lack of sufficient rust proofing. The heat melts off the factory wax coating...
• 88 fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Randy Newell
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 18:23:35 -0700
  ...He said that the kit that he has is just for the lines in the engine compartment. The kit actually looks like a 10...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:49:07 -0800
  ...From there, a fuel line goes to the injector rail, and lines > from there to the injectors. > > Check the archives for "firestarter" and fuel...
• Re: Fule line leaks NOTE
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 14 Nov 2004 12:05:39 -0700
  On 11/14/04 6:47 AM, "Anthony Zygmunt" <tzygmunt@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Does anyone know which fuel lines are prone to leaks > that...
• Re: Part locater
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 3 Feb 2009 10:58:31 -0800
  ...None of the vendors sell > the long metal brake lines probably because they are too big of a pain > to make and then a...
• Re: fuel line replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 19:55:01 -0400
  Both the proper fuel injection clamps and the 'cheese-grater' clamps will open fully; no need to remove the lines. Worst case scenario, do...
• 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...
• Re: Should I opt for ALL new water lines?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 21:10:35 -0800
  ...Should I opt for ALL new water lines? Hi guys, Many of you know that I'm replacing the engine, clutch assembly, and tranny...
• Re: - Hello! Subject Lines Appreciated! (Non-Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Thu, 2 Mar 2000 09:13:00 -0800
  Please please use subject lines. It will help those of us that have several hundred messages at a time to sort through. I'm...
• Fuel line displacement
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Clayman
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 19:58:38 -0400
  ...Okay, a am ready to replace the fuel lines. I bought the van cafe kit which includes BMW fuel line which is different from...
• Re: bilge pump as fresh water pump replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 12 Aug 2011 21:49:19 -0700
  ...It is meant for 3/4" lines. I think that sometime in the future I'll put in an inline pump so that I...
• Re: how cold is too cold
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:51:46 -0500
  At 05:09 PM 11/24/2010 -0600, Dave Mcneely wrote: >so far as water in the water tank and lines on a VW...
• Re: cooling system modification, OK?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 08:44:19 -0800
  ...or maybe NAPA can order the size you need.... > Anyone think these soft lines won't hold up to the pressure? I think they...
• Re: brake lines??
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 27 Jul 2004 06:22:51 -0400
  Matthew, Many FLAPS, NAPA for one, sell various lengths of pre-made brake lines. These are already flared with a male connector at each...
• Re: Plastic Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sat, 12 May 2001 06:32:40 -0500
  ...Plastic Fuel Lines > Someone made a comment about the plastic fuel line that is used on the > Vanagon that really disturbs me. He said...
• Re: vacuum lines
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 16:06:16 EDT
  ...wrote: > I am thinking of changing all of my vacuum lines when I change my fuel > lines. Are they all the same? Where can...
• Re: fuel line replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 21:22:27 -0500
  ...I am assuming > they were stock, based on the date stamp on the longer fuel lines. > Those longer lines looked pretty good, with only...
• Re: help need to replace Westy copper stove line
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 16 Jul 2012 08:33:17 -0700
  ...help need to replace Westy copper stove line After installing a new Go Westy propane tank I kinked the copper lines to the point...
• Rotting Fuel Vapor Lines
  Historical mailing list - Chris Arai, Arai Design
  Sat, 25 Feb 1995 11:51:28 -0800 (PST)
  I have an 84 Vanagon that needs the fuel vapor recovery lines replaced (the ones that go from the top of the tank to...
• Texas (or any) AC help
  Historical mailing list - Dave Creasy
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 10:59:31 -0400
  I remember one of the A/C posts had a link to an outfit that made A/C lines to replace old ones in...
• Re: fuel line frequency
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 11 Dec 2021 10:50:12 -0500
  ...I inspect my fuel lines and when I see a problem, I replace. Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a > Wiadomość napisana przez Tom C <thomas...
• Power Steering stuff FS
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 10 May 2001 05:06:40 -0500
  I've gone to the Armstrong method of power steering, so my pump, steel lines(NO rust) and hoses are up for sale. Ken...
• Re: Fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 17:20:04 -0600
  Sounds like the gas lines above your tank (there are many) have rotted away. Buy Ken Wilford's gas line repair kit at www...
• Re: fuel line replacement
  Historical mailing list - jaime forero
  Wed, 31 May 2006 06:25:13 -0500
  I replaced all the plastic lines with copper tubing. I also replaced all the rubber hoses right up to the injectors with same. Jaime...
• Rusted Power Steering lines
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 9 Apr 2008 14:21:15 -0400
  ...This past weekend we had two 50+ degree days so I cut the old lines out. What I found was a rust hole at...
• Re: Replacing the Power Steering Lines
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 10 Feb 2005 18:02:05 -0800
  ...Replacing the Power Steering Lines >A couple weeks ago my power steering pressure line rusted through, so I > bought the replacement hoses from Frank...
• Re: Fuel Lines/Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 11:10:45 -0800
  ...If this item fails, your line pressure can go way > > up and blow off any marginal lines. My '86 regulator failed (plugged?) > and > > blew...
• Re: Archives down? Replacing fuel lines...
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Tue, 4 May 1999 16:53:40 -0600
  ...Archives down? Replacing fuel lines... > > > Anyone know why I can't ever seem to get any search results from the > archives???Just keeps working...
• Fuel Lines/Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Tom Naylor
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 10:22:02 -0800
  ...How tight should the clamps be on the fuel and coolant lines? Barbarian tight, where the rubber seems to squish throught the clamp threads...
• Re: Don't waste your money. Fuel Line's - Filters etc to prevent leaks?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 23:09:20 -0700
  Awww, come on, spend some $$$$ http://www.racecarsupply.com/html/earls_month.html These lines and fittings look exactly like the lines on my...
• Re: Help Needed -- replacing fuel pump -- no gas flow
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 14:12:11 -0400
  ...However, one mechanic told me there was a way to reverse the fuel and return lines to get past this, I guess by reversing...
• syncro fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - eric luebbers
  Thu, 8 Jun 2006 19:54:34 -0700
  ...Anyway my question is about the fuel lines that run on top of the tank for the vent lines.There is a fuel line...
• Re: photo of vanagon fire
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:16:33 -0700
  I will replace your fuel lines here in the Seattle area and will come to your house if you can't come to my...
• Re: Another Vanagon Burns Up
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 31 Mar 2005 10:28:15 -0600
  ...On one occasion I bought Fuel Injection lines from PepBoys Auto. While installing the lines using the OEM smooth edge clamps I noticed that...
• Re: Burnt Vanagon of the Week
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 13:59:42 -0800
  Agreed, But if you don't do all the fuel lines TODAY, you may want to grab that extinguisher from the garage, get any...