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• Re: Whew! Another set of Fuel Injector Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 8 Apr 2007 10:46:38 -0400
  I'll certainly second that!! When my '84 7 passenger was 17 years old I replaced the original fuel lines with NAPA's finest...
• Diesel questions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:48:01 -0700
  ...The fuel smelled like varnish, so according to a source on the net , I loosened the injector line unions and cranked the engine, flushing...
• Re: dealer Recalls for fuel line
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 04:54:01 EDT
  ...Recall does not cover every fuel line. > The recall was to address the clamps at the injectors and fuel rails > leaking > when cold. > Some...
• Re: Fuel Lines Reminder
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:24:43 -0400
  ...step (with pics > preferable) how to change the fuel lines ? I'm worried about having > fuel spill everywhere (safety first), so explanations on how...
• Re: Fuel Line replacement w/gas in tank
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 8 Sep 2008 17:29:15 -0500
  ...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: Van won't start with strong gas smell...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 4 Dec 2005 13:45:37 -0600
  ...If you still smell the fuel, but have no visible signs on the ground, then you have something other than a fuel line leak...
• Re: Fuel Line Replacement Kits Galore!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 18 Aug 2017 09:11:26 -0700
  I conflated tank venting with fuel line replacement in my previous post, my fuel lines certainly had clamps! Do both replacements if you haven...
• Diesel fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
  Wed, 30 Oct 2002 14:00:53 -0700
  I found that the cloth covered fuel lines running from the fuel tank are a bit damp. I am going to replace them and...
• Re: Fuel Pressure rail valve on 82
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Sun, 12 Nov 2006 11:52:38 -0500
  ...The fuel line fits snugly on the access port located between the two injectors on the drivers side. Secure the hose to the access...
• Re: Another Burning Van!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 1 Jun 2009 11:25:18 -0700
  ...The rest of the high pressuer fuel lines serving the injectors usially don't have to be replaced . if you repl;ace any fuel...
• Re: Burnt Vanagon of the Week
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 12:00:23 -0500
  Ken Wilford at www.vanagain.com used to sell a fuel line replacement kit with full instructions. Chris On 3/4/06, Christopher <chris...
• Re: Fuel leaks/fuel lines/clamps, etc., 82 westy
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 4 May 1999 15:43:03 -0400
  ...When I replaced my lines last years >I used 1/4 inch 300 PSI fuel line from the FLEHOH (Friendly Local EVCO >House of...
• Re: Plastic fuel line
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
  Sat, 1 Mar 2014 12:09:47 -0500
  ...Why so you need to replace it? And what did you use to replace it last? I know of individuals using fuel injection line...
• Re: Hose on Fuel Injectors - replaceable?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 12:42:12 -0500
  ...Hose on Fuel Injectors - replaceable? > > > > Stupid question: (but then, it is Friday, isn't it?) > > > > When replacing the fuel lines in the engine bay...
• Re: Replacing Fuel lines - Lengths?
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 09:59:44 -0600
  ...Replacing Fuel lines - Lengths? > > Does anyone have the lengths of the fuel lines in the > 2.1 engine bay at their fingertips? I'd...
• Re: Leaking gas - 2
  Historical mailing list - kenstich
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 01:08:14 -0600
  ...Also - all rubber fuel lines need to be replaced in the 10yr time frame as the ends dry-rot and split IMHO - Seen too...
• 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: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 15 Sep 2007 20:56:19 -0400
  If the fuel pump has been run recently there will be pressure in the fuel lines. However, even then, the volume of fuel that...
• Re: Fires/ fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Philip Hanson (Volt Computer)
  Sun, 3 Jan 1999 18:54:38 -0800
  ...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 Line Reducer
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 20 Jul 2001 11:01:46 -0700
  ...I believe > >that newer Vanagons may use a 11m fuel line right to the pump, but on > >mine 7mm line comes out of the...
• 7mm or 8mm fuel line?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 10:22:41 -0400
  I'm going to replace my fuel lines in my '85 Vanagon Westfalia soon, and I've seen mention of both 7mm and 8mm...
• Re: Fuel tank cleaning.
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:05:53 -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...
• Re: Don't waste your money. Fuel Line's - Filters etc to prevent leaks?
  Historical mailing list - 1speedsteed
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 16:37:37 -0700
  ...or never again if it burns. :) Jim Harpe Boulder, Colorado > From: "Kenneth Wilford" > > >Every single fuel line replacement I have ever done (80-91...
• Follow up on fuel lines (long)
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:57:47 -0400
  Just a follow up to an earlier post asking for prices from our different online vendors for fuel line replacement. I ended up going...
• Fuel hoses replacement section (including the fuel injector small hoses)
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 7 Nov 2004 16:36:58 -0500
  Do it...period! http://www.benplace.com/fuel_line.htm Cheers, Ben
• Re: Aluminum Fuel Rails (aftermarket)
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:43:03 -0700
  ...Fuel lines, yes. > > Chris. > > Wys�ane z iPhone'a > > >
• Re: Water Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Geo Hahn
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 11:42:45 -0700
  Jere Hawn wrote: >I blew a water hose today in my 88 GL... > >...Will fuel line take its place? > For many years I have...
• Re: Recalls
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Tue, 10 Jul 2007 20:47:34 EDT
  ...They told me that the recall on the fuel line components has not been done. I then called a local VW dealer who works...
• Re: fuel tank vent lines
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:15:52 -0500
  ...John On 10/16/2012 10:37 AM, Mike Riley wrote: > any body replace the fuel lines to the overflow tanks without removing the...
• Re: fuel leaks
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 24 May 2005 14:10:59 -0700
  ...If replacing fuel lines I would say get rid of this > fitting and run a single piece of fuel line from the pump all...
• Re: fuel line protective sleeve
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 19:10:59 -0800
  ...fuel line protective sleeve Hi Jerry, FWIW when I redid my lines I used corrugated wire wrapper. Then I taped it up really good...
• Re: New fuel line disintegrates
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 11:55:07 -0500
  ...New fuel line disintegrates > Ed McLean <email99@BELLSOUTH.NET> writes: > >> The problem with the "goo" coming out of the heat sleeves on Vanagon >> fuel...
• Fuel Tank Grommets/Plastic Pieces
  Historical mailing list - Randy Nunes
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 07:59:46 -0700
  After reading all the emails about burnt up Vanagons, and Benny's constant nagging about fuel lines and the smell of gas permeating throughout...
• Re: Fuel Line Replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 Sep 1999 21:40:13 EDT
  Pierre I sell a kit for this that comes with a How-To. $64 with fuel line, injector seals, 20 stainless clamps and shipping...
• 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 16:11:26 -0500
  By the way, there *is* fuel in the lines, i opened the bleeder screw and it came right out. Just not at the injectors...
• Re: Fuel Line leaks?/ Recall Expiration?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 05:37:27 EST
  ...These two recall campaigns address the problem of cold set of the fuel lines which, as I mentioned previously, I have seen on Vanagon...
• Re: Shopping list or kit for Molotov fuel lines?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 3 Dec 2014 14:34:21 -0800
  ...Shopping list or kit for > Molotov fuel lines? > > Hm. No, I don't think I have braided lines here. Here's what I have...
• Re: '82 Westy Diesel Intro + Injector / Timing Belt / GeneralQuestions
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 27 Aug 2001 12:40:49 -0700
  ...The rubber in the return line end plug breaks down and eventually leaks fuel everywhere. ======================== Shawn Wright Computer Systems Manager Shawnigan Lake School http...
• fuel line shield?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 18:54:00 -0700
  hi all, I am replacing the fuel lines and some of them (on the top of the engine, WBX 2.1) have a beige...
• fuel leaks
  Historical mailing list - Robert Harris
  Tue, 24 May 2005 16:31:33 -0400
  ...If replacing fuel lines I would say get rid of this fitting and run a single piece of fuel line from the pump all...
• Re: Help Needed -- replacing fuel pump -- no gas flow
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 10:38:44 -0400
  ...flow of fuel I'd expect -- even after opening the gas cap. Fuel color is clear with no bits. If the line from the...
• Re: Tiico: a2 fuel rail installation HOW TO
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 19:23:13 -0400
  ...Now plumb the fuel and vac line. The nipple on the fuel pressure regulator on the fuel rail is for the fuel-return line...
• Re: Fuel line sheathing replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 2 Jun 2001 12:47:37 -0500
  ...Fuel line sheathing replacement? >Are you really supposed to replace that stuff! ;-) > >I left mine off. We'll see what comes of it. > >Karl...
• 86 fuel filter fix and frustrations...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 15:03:54 -0600
  ...Go to your FLAPS and get 3 feet of .5 inch fuel line and a fuel filter with .5 inch inlet and outlet sizes...
• 1981 instrument buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 11:34:23 -0500
  ...I'm hoping to put a fuel pressure gauge in the crossover line, and if affordable in the High pressure line too. has any...
• Re: Replacing metal coolant hoses with copper?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 2 May 2005 18:31:41 -0400
  ...Other than a 1948 McCormick Deering farm tractor I have never seen any vehicle use copper for fuel. It's dangerous. Brake lines will...
• Re: Fires
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 11:34:09 -0600
  Leaking fuel lines seem to be the most common cause. Remember, even the newest Vanagon is now 10 years old. Rubber items, like fuel...
• Re: Fuel line replacement kit
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Wed, 5 May 1999 19:06:08 EDT
  ...Too bad it wasn't available a month ago when I was ordered by the List to replace my fuel lines. I dutifully responded...
• Re: Another Vanagon Burns Up
  Historical mailing list - Brian Wasson
  Thu, 31 Mar 2005 11:28:17 -0500
  Regarding the plastic firewall fuel line coupler: what are folks replacing it with? Is there a part that a list vendor sells, or something...
• Re: Measuring fuel pressure
  Historical mailing list - T.M.
  Fri, 31 Aug 2007 09:11:27 -0400
  On Thu, 30 Aug 2007 10:13:45 -0700, Angus Gordon <birdworks@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > That and a short length of 7mm fuel line...
• Fuel line for 82 air cooled.
  Historical mailing list - David and Shirin
  Sun, 13 Jul 2003 07:27:48 -0400
  ...this be good for the short rubber lines at the fuel rail junctions and from the fuel rails to injector junctions. What size did...
• 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...
• buying fuel line
  Historical mailing list - Philip Hanson (Volt Computer)
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 23:15:04 -0800
  ...buying fuel line, and I haven't been able to find a place selling it. I think I need 7mm FI line. Anyway, can...
• fuel tank vent lines
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 17:27:50 -0800
  ...my fuel tank. I do have a question for you all. Are the small lines the same ID as the vacuum lines in the...
• Re: Fuel line replacement questions
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 10 May 2001 22:36:11 EDT
  ...s the story with that hard plastic line the runs most of the distance from the fuel filter to the firewall? Never seen such...
• So what's the best Fuel Line's - Filters etc to prevent leaks?
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 14:33:13 -0500
  ...The question is what�s the best solution? Are there such things as steel reinforced hoses? Steel Braided Lines for fuel that are high...
• Re: Plastic fuel line part - replace with what?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 5 Jan 2009 12:25:14 -0600
  ...Then attach new fuel line through the hole and onto the plastic fuel line and tighten with clamp(good one). Seems to work easily...
• Re: New fuel line disintegrates
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 1 Nov 2008 18:32:34 -0400
  Five years ago I replaced the fuel lines on my '84 7 passenger with that in Vanagain's kit and reused the old sleeves...
• Re: Fuel Lines Reminder
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:45:49 -0700
  ...step (with pics > preferable) how to change the fuel lines ? I'm worried about having > fuel spill everywhere (safety first), so explanations on how...
• Re: Vanagon engine fire or mishap in Roanoke, Va
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 4 Dec 2010 22:13:39 -0500
  At 08:24 PM 12/4/2010, mcneely4@cox.net wrote: >Aren't many Vanagon fires fuel line (or fuel line connector) >related? Isn...