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Re: Tank Replacement due to clogged screen -- why bother?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 12 Jul 2006 08:20:47 -0500
...fuel will >contain much of the rust particles in suspension. > > >tabe johnson/87 westy > > > I've never had much luck getting a siphoning hose...
Re: Fuel lines, one more time...
Historical mailing list - Daniel Bey
Wed, 21 Oct 1998 08:25:46 EDT
On the subject of fuel lines, would a marine grade be a better investment??? Danno In a message dated 10/20/98 7:07...
Fwd: preventative maintenance
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 30 Apr 2016 16:45:54 -0500
So far as fuel hoses go, my rule is to replace as often as needed or at least every 5 yesrs. A routine inspection...
Re: How to replace fuel hose?
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Sun, 15 Aug 2004 16:57:04 -0400
...be aware that there are little pieces of fuel hose behind the fire wall above the transmission that need to be replaced, can you...
Change your fuel line NOW
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
Tue, 15 May 2001 22:21:25 EDT
...CHANGE THE RUBBER FUEL HOSES! I really feel I got lucky catching the leak before some disater happened. I was under the bus looking...
Late F.I. Gas Lines
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Tue, 5 Sep 95 10:28:12 EDT
...My '76 had that hose, shielded between the sides of the fuel main ring and the cold start valve by a grey sheath. This...
Re: Infamous Vanagon Fuel Leak - No Fire!!!!!
Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
Tue, 20 Jan 2004 02:55:58 EST
...the tab is secured to the firewall with a screw and the rubber hose is clamped to each side with regular hose clamps. This...
Re: Fuel hose protector
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Mon, 24 Mar 2014 08:34:14 -0400
...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: SAmba Ad
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 17 May 2012 12:49:44 -0700
...the plastic fuel line coming from the >> fuel pump ...the hose is clamped to the plastic line with a crimp type >> hose clamps.. >> that...
Re: Vanagon gas tank leaks - vapor lock floods engine bay
Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
Wed, 20 Nov 2002 22:21:14 EST
...Lifted the rear lid and found that the idiot who worked on my engine last left the fuel hose clamps untightened. Fuel shooting out...
Re: Fuel Lines/Hose Clamps
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Wed, 24 Jan 2001 13:57:12 -0500
I think the majority of the fuel line failures could possibly be linked to failed fuel regulators. If this item fails, your line pressure...
Re: westfalia self-immolation (free '71 van?)
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Thu, 8 Apr 2004 15:41:41 -0400
...A simple thing such as a > missing generator access panel cover or a missing hose clamp from the > fuel filter is sure trouble. Another...
Re: fuel pressure test connection size?
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Tue, 6 Feb 2001 09:49:42 -0800
...The tee is sized for 7mm hose. I'm thinking of installing a permanent fuel pressure gauge (available at local speed shop) in the...
Inside of Vanagon gas tank, was "Fuel Line Vent Hose Clamps"
Historical mailing list - Ed
Sun, 28 Aug 2005 12:53:28 -0400
...Fuel Line Vent Hose Clamps > So I yanked the fuel tank yesterday to re-seal & check for rust > yay no perorations just surface waiting...
Re: First road trip, what parts should i upgrade??
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 24 Jun 2012 20:30:22 -0500
sounded to me like he had done all the fuel lines, and was contemplating cooling hoses. But if the fuel hoses have not been...
Re: Fuel Line and Clamp Prices
Historical mailing list - Steve
Fri, 30 Oct 1998 21:25:54 -0800
...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: 1991 Westy, gas tank return hose size (and fuel line or injector line)?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:51:01 -0700
Put a couple of golf tees in your tool kit for temporary fuel line work. Don Hanson On Sat, Sep 10, 2011 at 7...
Re: Whew! Another set of Fuel Injector Hoses
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 7 Apr 2007 17:27:13 -0500
...but I changed out the hoses in the next couple of days. I support fuel line inspections as a routine part of maintenance. Regards...
Re: Another Vanagon Burns Up
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 31 Mar 2005 06:02:29 -0600
...Frankly, I would like to install one of those, plus convert all the rubber FI hoses over to the aircraft type flex fuel lines...
Re: Plastic fuel line part - replace with what?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Mon, 5 Jan 2009 11:59:57 -0600
...I would think the threads would help hold the hose on there if you used the non cutting fuel injection hose claps that our...
Re: fuel line frequency
Historical mailing list - Tom C
Sat, 11 Dec 2021 20:48:40 -0500
...Pinch the > fuel > > lines with your fingers to determine if the hose is too hard or soft or > if > > there is any seepage on...
Re: pinch the fuel line?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:59:04 -0400
...fuel and I'm not too keen on losing >any, especially on me!! Vise grips are kind of brutal. Your FLAPS has hose pinchers...
Re: Fuel pump issue
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Mon, 25 May 2015 13:13:20 -0700
the fuel line before the filter is clogged.... either remove the fuel tank and clean it, replace all the hoses or for now blow...
Re: Remote starter Switch rules! No fuel leaks!
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 21 Dec 2007 09:33:05 -0800
...at the > fuel rail under the air cleaner down, so if needed, I could tighten them > from > underneath. > The only hose that showed any...
Re: vacuum and the fuel pressure regulator?
Historical mailing list - d spence
Mon, 28 Aug 2006 20:37:44 -0600
What is the function of the vacuum hose that connects to the fuel pressure regulator?
Re: Was fuel leak? Now: appropriate route for fuel lines
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:27:52 -0800
...it put the hoses > more or less in line with the fuel rail. > > >> I'm kinda 'over protective' about fuel hoses and wires .. >> they...
Re: FI hose and clamps source
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Fri, 16 May 2008 06:38:09 -0400
...I have the fuel hose for the engine bay as a kit for $60. That includes all German parts (hose and stainless clamps) and...
Re: Engine - Braided Hoses
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 11 Jul 2003 11:47:05 -0400
...The ones associated with the fuel tank will of course drip fuel on the ground under some conditions. The pressure hoses in the fuel...
Re: Using American hose clamps on fuel injector hoses ok?
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sun, 13 Jan 2013 01:00:56 -0600
...of the hose. > I use german ones with curled up edges that don't dig into the hose. > And the 'real' fuel injection band...
'88 Fuel line size
Historical mailing list
Sun, 31 Mar 1996 13:16:48 +0000
After tracing all the lines, I finally found the source of gas small on my '88 - the hose from fuel pump to filter. During...
Re: New fuel line disintegrates
Historical mailing list - mordo
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:40:42 -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: bill of materials needed-r&r fuel tank hoses and seals
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Sat, 19 Aug 2006 20:44:29 -0700
...bill of materials needed-r&r fuel tank hoses and seals >i need to replace what seals and hoses go to the fuel tank...
Re: Vanagon burned to the ground ( long reply)
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 3 Aug 2004 11:47:33 -0500
...The hose was pretty bad. I replaced the > hose with high pressure fuel injection hose (from PepBoys, $2.49). > I have been watching it...
Fuel line replacement
Historical mailing list - Slloth
Fri, 9 May 2008 21:46:44 -0700
Well I finally finished replacing my fuel lines. I had to go to the parts store and buy a few extra clamps. The kit...
7mm Fuel Hose Land--DIN code mystery
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Tue, 9 Jan 2001 21:52:41 -0500
...Has anybody else? A review of the archives shows that posters refer to 7mm fuel hose generically, and say to get the high pressure...
Re: removing fuel injectors - how to
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:37:21 -0400
...my fuel injectors out? After > some knuckle scrapes, elbow knocks and little cussing, I've got the metal > bands off the fuel hoses (save...
Resurrecting an 88 GL
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 8 Mar 2010 23:32:16 -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...
Fwd: Re: Re: Fwd: Re: gas odor in engine compartment
Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:11:18 -0500
...fuel > > >> >>>> hoses are 6 months old and NOT showing any signs of leaking > > >> >>>> firewall fitting ok and showing no signs of leaking also hose...
Fuel hose - what kind do I need?
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Fri, 9 Feb 2001 17:16:39 -0800
...Seems that the wiring for the connector passes under a hose that feeds the driver's side fuel rail - and moving the wire moved...
Re: Question about fuel injector hose
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 3 Jan 2005 12:36:16 -0600
...Question about fuel injector hose > While I'm replacing my head gaskets, I've also pulled the injector > assembly to replace the fuel hose...
Re: Fwd: Re: gas odor in engine compartment
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:26:22 -0800
...a factory type crimp fuel hose ..........that's where they tend to leak. If the original crimp type hose clamp is still there, at...
Re: ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!!
Historical mailing list - Slloth
Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:06:25 -0700
Sounds like it may have been regular fuel lines used on fuel injection system? If it is a true "ALERT" please give all info...
RE : Fuel Line protectors
Historical mailing list - Odyssey Stickers
Sat, 27 Feb 1999 11:14:43 +0000
...I used 7.9 mm hoses over the 7 mm and it was still a tight fit on the vw fuel T and fuel...
Re: question about thermostat ... or not
Historical mailing list - Katy Hahn
Fri, 5 Mar 2010 08:34:38 -0700
...However, on my '84 the fuel hose forward of the firewall is short -- maybe 3" -- connecting then to a hard line that moves on...
Re: 7mm braided coolant hose, overflow to pressure
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 24 Jul 2015 10:43:45 -0700
You may not be able to find the OEM hose, but a large vacuum hose or standard, more flexible, low pressure fuel hose should...
Re: fuel lines replacing
Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
Wed, 21 Apr 1999 10:31:06 -0400
...Its 7mm fuel injection hose. I looked here in the Md/Va/DC area and none of the FLAPS carried it, they all tried...
Re: gas spilling
Historical mailing list - thowland
Thu, 7 May 1998 10:08:04 -0800
...Make sure the replacment hose is not affected by fuel, don't use just any hose. Timothy '87 Syncro Camper Kodiak Alaska
Re: Gas gauge does not work
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Wed, 12 Jan 2005 18:09:29 -0500
...probably been rammed and dammaged by the hose.Best to disconnect the hose at the fuel pump to get gas for the lawn mower.
Re: Bypassing the FireStarter fuel line fitting - was t-stat discussion
Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
Fri, 5 Mar 2010 21:01:48 -0000
...piece of correct fuel hose in >> place of the two+fitting in there now. >> >> However, on my '84 the fuel hose forward of the...
Re: 11x3.5 fuel hose
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:03:34 -0600
1/2" fuel hose is what I used and available at most decent car parts houses. Hose clamp seals things very nicely. DM&FS...
Re: Fuel Hose Replacement
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 4 Jul 2010 11:57:56 -0700
...What is the recommended fuel > hose for a gas 1.9L ('84)? It smells like it's time to replace the > lines again (a...
Re: fuel hose crimping tool
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:29:17 -0500
...fuel hose crimping tool anyone know of a good source for a tool to crimp those fuel hoses? I'm finding tools that cost...
Re: Canister Fuel Filter Install
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:59:36 -0700
...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: Replacing Fuel Hose
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 5 Apr 2007 13:02:07 -0400
...need to cut that ring that's around the short hose on fuel >> injectors. In fact, you can reuse them (I do). >> >> I use...
Pressure in Fuel Tank at fill up
Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
Thu, 22 Mar 2007 22:25:32 -0800
...This has a fuel grade flex hose and hose clamps from the filler tube to the tank flange now. So, now the fuel tank...
Re: Intro and New Engine Question
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 1 Jan 2006 12:30:34 -0600
...Be sure the fuel injectors get new seals, and the little hoses between the fuel rails and injectors are replaced. Once all new hoses...
Re: van won't start, making progress
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sat, 24 Aug 2002 20:48:01 -0700
...Removing that bolt allows one to check the fuel pressure without cutting hoses. When you get the replacement for the hose you cut, get...
Urgent - removal of hose from fuel injector
Historical mailing list - jesse lee reynolds
Tue, 10 May 1994 10:11:20 -0500 (EST)
I am sitting here with a fuel injector in my hand, and my van is in a parking lot that tows at night. While...
Re: new years resolution - continue to own a non-burnt van
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Thu, 16 Dec 2004 07:44:03 -0500
...hoses is about 4 to 5$ a feet, brand name... good autopart carry those. > >About 15 feet for a complete job from fuel tank...
Re: Fuel Line Vent Hose Clamps
Historical mailing list - TC
Sun, 28 Aug 2005 20:35:15 -0700
...from rubber hose to plastic hose on the vent lines ? !!!! and that cross over plastic pipe looks like standard 7mm OD fuel line If...