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• those of you who have installed a fuel line replacement kit read!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 00:28:48 EDT
  ...this was a fuel line replacement kit bought new a few yrs ago . all new lines and clamps. anyway, my point is, those of...
• Re: '80 Westy - Fuel Line Replacement Time
  Historical mailing list - Eric and Marica
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 18:56:03 -0600
  I Had to replace a bunch of fuel line on my '80 at the tank. You should probably replace the vinyl vent pieces and...
• vdo gauge
  Historical mailing list - Judith Barr/Leo Girard
  Sun, 2 Jan 2000 12:11:41 -0500
  ...Where do you tap in? How did you route your line to the gauge? Standard line and fittings used? Where did you install your...
• 85 van cooling lines
  Historical mailing list - Jim Meade
  Tue, 12 Sep 1995 18:33:16 -0500 (CDT)
  A cooling line on my 85 vanagon rusted through and needs to be replaced. this is the large metal line which runs under the...
• Re: Happy Holidays!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Fri, 26 Dec 2003 06:15:37 -0500
  OH, JEFF & Family-- I've been getting increasingly paranoid re the fuel line replacement/fire thread. Your story will make me get the Tugboat...
• Re: Vacuum from Brake Booster?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 14 Jun 2005 09:47:25 -0700
  ...The only >caveat is that a break in that large line will probably cause you to >suddenly lose engine power AND revert you to...
• Re: WAS Change fuel hose from tank to pump NOW stopping smaller lines
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
  Sat, 12 Oct 2013 08:27:28 -0600
  ...I do not stick them into the line, I stick the brake line into the cap, as I would the original tube. Works very...
• Re: disconnect brake line to remove caliper?
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 08:31:29 -0800
  When I replaced my front bearing and disc rotor a couple of years ago, I don't remember having to remove the brake line...
• Re: LPG lines, Flexible?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Sun, 1 May 2016 18:29:29 -0700
  I think, but not 100% sure , that here in BC flexible lines inside RV is not allowed. I think it has to be copper...
• Re: help need to replace Westy copper stove line
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 15 Jul 2012 19:36:53 -0500
  ...Before I tackle the rusted screws on the floor plate the lines go through under the van is there some thing under it that...
• fuel line replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mike Blotz
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 08:46:04 -0700
  hey collective wisdom replacing the fuel line on the 87 syncro I sold my friend. anyway--how many people replace the small line from...
• Re: I will survive
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Apr 95 10:49:34 MDT
  > > I posted a little one liner yesterday about the '72 bus 4-sale. > ***It was sold over the weekend to a relative of a...
• Re: Does this look like a fuel leak?
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:28:41 -0600
  ...Don makes a really good point that I think gets overlooked regarding fuel lines. The standard routing of the fuel lines in a WBX...
• Re: Long brake line blew
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:04:21 -0400
  Since you're asking this question maybe for you no. (Wise Guy) Using the correct flare tooling and fittings yes the line can be...
• sorry for the dup. question
  Historical mailing list - mike and becky
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 17:49:50 -0400
  Sorry for the duplicated question regarding stainless steel lines. Forgot I asked this same question last night. Mike Bulley-Hewlett & Associates wrote: > Please tell...
• Re: syncro - heads up on potential power steering line issue
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 8 Jun 2011 06:31:20 -0700
  ...Of course a rubber covered cable can wear away a steel line. Think about it, road grit as the abrasive between the 2 rubbing...
• Re: Yesterday's Engine Fire in Rockefeller Center NYC
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 20 Dec 2003 00:06:58 +1300
  ...A Subaru conversion would be great, but the fuel line would still need the same attention! -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand 64 (3) 473...
• Re: Replacing Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 8 Mar 2008 04:04:46 -0600
  ...Good Luck, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Slloth wrote: > Getting ready to replace my Fuel Lines and was wondering if there is any > special...
• Re: fuel lines replacing
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 08:26:35 EDT
  ...I am trying to get a line on stainless clamps for the lines as the steel ones that come on vans are usually rusted...
• Changing out fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Dave Chameides
  Mon, 27 Dec 2004 08:20:48 -0800
  I need to replace my fuel lines in my 83 1.6 diesel and I was wondering if anyone knows how they connect to...
• Re: source for spring clamps for fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 11 Dec 2005 08:17:50 -0700
  ...I'm looking for the spring clamps for replacing my fuel lines in the engine compartment. Not the screw type. Anybody have a lead...
• I-4 conversion: power steering lines
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 18:13:15 -0500
  > nor do any other lines I could find. Anyone know of a stock solution out there? If I need a line >custom built, any...
• Re: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 27 Jun 2012 01:27:31 -0400
  At 10:28 PM 6/26/2012, Dave Mcneely wrote: >So David, though I have replaced all fuel lines with all new line, >running...
• Re: fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sat, 4 Jan 2003 15:11:16 -0500
  >I have heard that what can be done on these injector lines >is: is cut fuel line with a sharp knife and use a...
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - robert feller
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 23:01:41 -0500
  ...I do > believe (although I don't have it with me) that the brake lines are under > only hundreds of lbs of pressure, but...
• a.c. removal, or, where does this vacuum line go?
  Historical mailing list - Seth Bruggeman
  Tue, 13 Jun 2000 06:54:55 -0700
  ...system), noticed that the vacuum line on the front of the fuel pressure regulater was disconnected at the other end; I assume this may...
• Re: Yesterday's Engine Fire in Rockefeller Center NYC
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Wed, 17 Dec 2003 21:20:45 -0800
  ...Everyone check your fuel lines and save a Westy... Phil __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing. http://photos.yahoo.com/
• Re: Fire Sleeve was: Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 12:12:21 -0700
  ...It's > apparently supposed to protect the lines from heat (in race cars), whereas > the problem with the lines in the Vanagons appears to...
• Re: Vanagon Fire Season
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 1 Jun 2012 08:04:36 -0700
  On Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 7:35 AM, Gregg Carlen <gregg.carlen@gmail.com> wrote: > Any source for a metal replacement fuel line...
• Re: 1991 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile water faucet fail
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 25 Apr 2014 08:51:55 -0500
  ...I made it simpler by first disconnecting the old line from the faucet, splicing the new line to it, and pulling the old line...
• Re: Working on the brake lines....
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:04:44 -0400
  ...The brake line starts dripping more brake fluid (obviously it hadn't completely evacuated the line of fluid in the past.) I grab my...
• Relocating syncro fuel filter
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 28 Dec 1999 09:21:06 PST
  ...This is the fuel line that goes directly to the FI rails, not the return line with the pressure regulator. Insert the fuel filter...
• Re: Plastic fuel line
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Sun, 2 Mar 2014 09:07:11 -0500
  ...Finally I found a huge hole in the plastic line in the rear wheel well. I cut out the piece that had the hole...
• Re: Diesel questions
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:05:28 -0700
  I'm thinking it has to be an air leak in fuel lines or junctions. Here's an idea of the top of my...
• Re: 1.9 piston and liners (revisited)
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 10 Dec 2006 15:31:48 -0500
  ...1.9 piston and liners (revisited) >> >> >>> Sorry, Posting error on my part.... >>> I just purchased a set of Pistons and liners for a WBX...
• Propane line help
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:43:58 -0400
  ...The extend-a-stay will not fit as is because the lines are already stretched as far as they can be to the left...
• Re: Metric Fuel Line
  Historical mailing list - Jason Brand
  Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:04:48 -0500
  I use the Mercedes 7.5mm fuel line, and it works great. On Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 04:47:52PM -0400, Dave Arthur...
• fuel line zen
  Historical mailing list - Wagner Michael
  26 Jun 1995 10:24:04 -0800
  ever notice how fuel lines only develop serious leaks when you've got a full tank of gasline?
• Buzzing Power Steering On '87 Van After Replacing High Pressure Line
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Tue, 12 Jun 2012 02:55:25 +0000
  A couple of weeks ago I started hearing a buzz from the floorboards after replacing the high pressure line from the power steering pump...
• Lessons Learned
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Mon, 27 Sep 2021 16:36:33 +0000
  ...I also wrapped some duct tape around the line where it is near the wheel, not to fix the line but to make it...
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 23:01:41 -0500
  ...lost brake line... Hey Shawn, you've seen Ken's post by now. Metric brake lines are 'findable' sometimes. A nice small bending too...
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - robert feller
  Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:43:41 -0500
  ...For those who are curious here is an image or two of the offending rusted line and leak location, you can see the fresh...
• Re: 11mm brake line wrench
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:23:56 -0400
  It's not a great idea to apply the heat from a torch to brake line fittings to get them loose. If you heat...
• Re: Fuel Line Recall - PW13
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 7 Oct 2000 22:18:17 -0700
  ...PW Fuel Line Recall. My > > invoice says: > > Casue: Fuel Hose Insul Kit > > PW13 Fuel Line Recall > > 925 WVW > > 1 N-020-300-1 Hose...
• Re: brake lines??
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Mon, 26 Jul 2004 12:17:47 -0500
  I am a very strong believer that fabrication of brake components, ESPECIALLY brake lines, is not a do-it-yourself job. Things can go...
• Brakes - Update
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Fri, 12 Aug 1994 14:27:52 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Turns out there are new lines on the right side of the car, but not the left.... B) Tested the line on the rear...
• Re: Vacuum from Brake Booster?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 14 Jun 2005 11:48:50 -0400
  There's a non return valve in the line in the engine compartment. One has to put the "T" on the manifold side of...
• 1987 Syncro part
  Historical mailing list - Alder, Anne M
  Wed, 5 Dec 2001 17:01:02 -0600
  I have a 1987 Syncro that had a bent drive line. Long story short I no longer have the drive line. Does anyone have...
• Re: I DON'T want to reuse ...
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Tue, 28 Mar 2006 20:47:49 -0500
  FYI, I replaced mine a couple of years ago when I replaced my fuel lines. I bought it from Bus Depot. Looked good and...
• Re: Routing of rubber fuel line from engine back to fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 18 Dec 2010 20:14:31 -0800
  dear fuel line i went through the hole in the fire wall and used 5/8 heater hose to cover every piece of fuel...
• Re: Don't waste your money. Fuel Line's - Filters etc to prevent leaks?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 15:37:40 -0500
  ...I have all new line in my '89 Westy already. It's just not work taking the risk. Fuel line: $5.95/meter http...
• Awning guy line tensioners
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 21 May 2017 08:41:50 -0700
  I made some copies of the MSR camring guy line tensioner. The original ( and there are commercial knock offs) had a design that really...
• Re: Fuel Line Freezing
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:30:39 -0500
  Max Wellhouse wrote: > I was wondering IF and I do mean IF, I'm having fuel line freezing > issues with cold starting with my...
• Check your brake lines!
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sun, 1 Sep 2002 10:17:35 -0400
  Howdy all- In the course of pulling my motor yesterday, I had opportunity to look closely at my rear brake lines, something I hadn...
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - robert feller
  Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:59:56 -0500
  Are you referencing the flex line that may lose it's life in the battle? Thanks for the measurements, I guess it is very...
• Re: Coolant line complications - early vs. late vanagons.
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 10:23:33 -0400
  The problem with the earliest water-cooled vanagons was that the coolant lines were metal (so they rust through). The later vans (I believe...
• fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 20:58:07 -0500
  ------------------------- Hi Volks, The correct fuel lines for transporters from 75 on is now high pressure fuel lines not the cloth covered lines. They were...
• Re: Propane lines
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 23:44:29 -0500
  ...Using 200 psi lines and barbed fittings is plenty > > to seal up > > 1 psi. > > > > Copper lines can rub and wear through too and can...
• Re: Serious = Fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 15:27:18 -0700
  ...Mike On 7/18/03 2:22 PM, "Stan Wilder" <wilden1@JUNO.COM> wrote: > I just finished changing all the fuel lines on my...
• fuel line frequency
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 11 Dec 2021 13:11:29 -0800
  ...Every time I have my head in the engine compartment I am inspecting things and fuel lines is one of those things. Check the...