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  • Re: noisy fuel pump - full of rust
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Thu, 5 Oct 2006 15:58:00 -0700
    ...Should be the same the fuel pump is the same for all vanagon years so just splice the hose to the tank and 2...
  • Re: Spare Parts you MUST carry!
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Wed, 10 Mar 2004 13:14:33 -0500
    ...alt/water pump belt complete ditributor coil cigar tube fuel maiinfold hose repair kit ECU Alternator hose clamps ty-warps all sizes I know...
  • Re: Factory Hose Clamps
    Historical mailing list - Jeff
    Sat, 9 Jun 2012 09:24:44 -0700
    ...FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Summary: THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTION RAIL ON THE ENGINE MAY SHRINK...
  • Re: fuel pressure Question-Problem?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Wed, 31 May 2000 12:10:45 -0700
    ...I had my fuel pressure checked and it was 32psi at idle w/ vac hose on > regulator, 36psi w/o vac hose on regulator...
  • Re: Hose on Fuel Injectors - replaceable?
    Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
    Sat, 9 Oct 2004 17:37:40 -0400
    ...have the proper tools to put new hoses on the injectors - not likely But a professional fuel injector cleaning service can do it for...
  • Re: Question about fuel injector hose
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Wed, 5 Jan 2005 10:42:13 -0500
    http://www.benplace.com/fuel_line.htm That may help you...... Ben http://www.benplace.com/vw2.htm
  • Re: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 26 Jun 2012 13:31:41 -0700
    ...I stuff that plastic hose 2" into the rubber fuel line and use two clamps. I think this connection is the cause of most...
  • Re: LVC Ethanol Use
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 1 Sep 2013 01:59:34 -0400
    If your fuel lines are truly needing to be replaced often you are using the wrong hose and/or clamps. VW used a different...
  • Re: Fuel lines (injector hoses)
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:25:55 -0400
    ...The last little bit can stay untill the hoses are off. Then, i cut the hose off right at the end of the fuel...
  • Re: Fuel hose - what kind do I need?
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Sun, 11 Feb 2001 14:40:00 -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: SAmba Ad
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 18 May 2012 09:09:22 -0700
    Meant: "This is an image of my fuel hose sleeves." Neil. On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 9:07 AM, neil n <musomuso@gmail...
  • Re: vacuum hose
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 12 May 2003 12:03:15 -0700
    ...Stan Wilder On Mon, 12 May 2003 12:15:01 -0400 Vanagon man <Vanagon@MSN.COM> writes: > That hose is the fuel pressure regulator...
  • Re: Fuel line seattle
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sat, 26 Mar 2016 08:54:47 -0600
    ...I removed the fuel line that goes from the tank to the pump in my 1990 vanagon. Larger diameter hose than the pressurized end...
  • Re: fuel pressure gauge
    Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
    Sat, 20 Jan 2001 13:30:15 EST
    ...to attach hose to the fitting the gauge and the other to attach the hose to the "T" fitting in the fuel line. All...
  • Re: For those w/ SS braided hoses experience ...
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:20:03 -0400
    ...Re: [VANAGON] For those w/ SS braided hoses experience ... > There are injectors that accept a banjo bolt for the fuel line connection. > I've...
  • Re: Installing Little Injector Hoses
    Historical mailing list - John Jensen
    Mon, 7 Jun 2004 15:25:05 -0400
    ...fuel rail here's a question. What is the OD than the factory hose that was on there. As a result, this new hose...
  • Engine fire and replacing fuel line.
    Historical mailing list - Wil Barker
    Tue, 22 Sep 1998 15:42:12 -0400
    99.9% cause of fire was your old, cracked, long overdue for replacement, fuel injection high pressure hose blew out, and sprayed your hot...
  • Was fuel leak? Now: appropriate route for fuel lines
    Historical mailing list - T Collins
    Sat, 2 Feb 2013 15:23:00 -0500
    ...hose and just running that above and along the bell housing but what about the 2 hoses from the T fitting to the fuel...
  • Re: Cooling/fuel/exhaust System Overhaul
    Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
    Thu, 8 Jan 2015 15:48:58 -0500
    ...tstat) > - all new coolant hoses > > - fuel tank reseal kit (from GoWesty) > - fuel level sending unit > - hard plastic fuel lines > - fuel filter > - (I've already...
  • return fuel lines
    Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
    Mon, 13 Feb 2006 11:50:17 -0500
    ...to reroute that line need to know if high pressure fuel line hoses are required. This is on an 82 AC Westy. Thanks, Jake
  • Re: Frequency recommendation to replace Vanagon fuel gasoline lines
    Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
    Tue, 10 May 2016 08:33:55 -0600
    I redid all the hoses with the updated Continental fuel line, similar to others like BMW, and used Oetiker high pressure clamps. These need...
  • Re: permanent fuel pressure gauge
    Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
    Mon, 6 Mar 2006 06:33:08 -0600
    ...hose you use. NO WAY! This whole idea of a dash mounted diaphragm antilog fuel gauge, to monitor pressure for some future fuel system...
  • Re: Using American hose clamps on fuel injector hoses ok?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 12 Jan 2013 13:02:29 -0800
    ...little short hoses on the fuel injectors. > When I got it back, I saw that he had used standard american hose > clamps rather than...
  • gasket materials
    Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
    Tue, 17 Oct 2000 08:26:54 -0700
    ...N 020 281 1 fuel hose N 901 005 01 fuel tank float valve gaskets 251 201 139 A fuel filler tube gasket The...
  • Re: buzzing fuel pump - addtional info
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Mon, 27 Nov 2000 05:58:27 -0600
    ...You can clamp the fuel line with a long nose vise grip with hose on the jaws, then remove the vise grips to test...
  • F.S. '84 fuel tank
    Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
    Fri, 26 Nov 1999 12:15:30 -0500
    For sale: Fuel tank from 1984 Vanagon. Grommets are good. Needs all hoses and tubes. Best offer, plus shipping. Woody
  • Re: it just stops! What do I do? - was Spare Fuel Pump Saves the Day-Hose removal pliers.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 6 Apr 2013 07:35:51 -0400
    http://shopping.yahoo.com/22597368-hose-removal-pliers/ What you really want! Dennis
  • how NOT to replace fuel hoses...
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 8 May 1995 01:58:06 -0500 (CDT)
    Empty and drain your fuel tank before you attempt to replace them old fuel lines!!! Don't relive my nightmare. I thought I had...
  • Re: Well blow me down!
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 20 Nov 2002 21:30:25 -0600
    ...Remember that, > if original, the Fuel lines are 15 years old (read brittle). Malcolm Yes, and so are the coolant hoses. 15 year old...
  • Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner ....
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:31:54 +0000
    Hi Miguel, Wish I could be more "parts-number-specific" about that fuel intake hose but .... it is about 2-2 1/2" diameter...
  • Re: Fuel filter upgrade kit tips wanted
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sat, 5 Sep 2015 09:09:29 -0700
    ...Watch out for residual fuel pressure squirting gasoline into your face from the hose exiting outlet side of the fuel pump. (2) Golf tees...
  • Re: Advice on replacing injector hose please...
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:00:57 -0700
    ...Long story short, there's a small crack in the fuel hose from the fuel manifold to the injector on cylinder 3. Obviously I...
  • Fuel line replacement
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Wed, 26 Jan 2000 08:45:29 MST
    Forgive me, I don't have my Bentley handy but are all the fuel lines made of flexible hose? Reason for asking is all...
  • Re: Fuel Injection hoses - Again!!!
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Wed, 28 Jan 2004 17:20:09 -0800
    ...Now these hoses were new this month four years ago. > Taught me a lesson. Injection hoses probably need to be changed every > two years...
  • Re: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:33:22 -0500
    ...Squirrel wrote: > > "Mine is done with a grommet and a direct fuel hose, no connections > > > at all at that position." mcneely > > > > "Get underneath and...
  • Re: Sorting out mechanical issues 85
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sun, 4 Sep 2022 19:08:54 -0700
    ...Connect the long hose to the inlet of the fuel pump or the fuel filter. Put the other end of the long hose as...
  • Re: those of you who have installed a fuel line replacement kit read!
    Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
    Sun, 30 Oct 2005 21:36:27 -0500
    ...I store my Westy for the winter but I will keep an eye on the hoses anyway...and I thought I had the fuel...
  • Re: Fuel pump question
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 24 Aug 2012 08:22:43 -0500
    ...between the fuel pump and canister was leaking. I shut the van off and let the gas dry, checked the hose and clamps, and...
  • Re: Factory Hose Clamps
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sat, 9 Jun 2012 12:24:30 -0500
    ...FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Summary: THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTION RAIL ON THE ENGINE MAY SHRINK...
  • Re: Is This Hose FI Rated?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:01:13 -0500
    ...Is This Hose FI Rated? Hi all. Starting a fuel filter "upgrade" (to metal canister type). But before I cut stuff..... Have "new" hose...
  • Re: Check those fuel lines!
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Thu, 8 Apr 2010 18:16:14 -0700
    ...Check those fuel lines! > > I just can't see why anyone would run the fuel hose through the hole in the > firewall and protect...
  • Is This Hose FI Rated?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:05:51 -0700
    ...Starting a fuel filter "upgrade" (to metal canister type). But before I cut stuff..... Have "new" hose that was safely stored under bench seat...
  • stainless steel braided fuel line?
    Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
    Thu, 25 Feb 1999 08:10:52 -0800
    ...me wonder why not fashion some sort of fuel lines with stainless steel braided hoses sort of like the ones Audi has (at least...
  • Re: Pics of My 83.5 FS
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Fri, 9 Jan 2004 07:09:15 -0500
    ...replacing fuel lines is because of what (looks like) someone did here. Looks to me that this is not high pressure hose. I could...
  • Re: Is This Hose FI Rated?
    Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
    Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:12:52 -0400
    ...I went to a FLAPS and was able to find goodyear hose rated for our fuel injection application. This hose had a blue sheeting...
  • Re: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
    Historical mailing list - Bill M
    Tue, 26 Jun 2012 22:28:45 -0400
    ...hose with aero quip fittings on the end next time. It will require the tank to have ports welded on and a fuel pump...
  • Re: Canister Fuel Filter Install
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:22:49 -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...
  • Fuel tank problem solving
    Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
    Sun, 18 Mar 2018 11:53:45 -0700
    ...I checked for fuel using my siphon hose. There is at least 6” of gas in the tank - might be more. With the fuel...
  • Re: 90 Vanagon/Westy fuel problem
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:38:38 -0400
    ...consume fuel. Of course, it could simply be the rubber hose to the cansiter, but that's a pretty good size hose. On Jul...
  • Re: fuel lines: if it ain't broke
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 4 Oct 2009 19:20:08 -0700
    ...It can be hard to get the fuel hose off the injectors or fuel rails. Once a while the large rubber ring disentegrates on...
  • Re: A sad day in my life :-(
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Fri, 10 Feb 1995 07:41:30 -0800 (PST)
    ...didn't have fuel injection > and 'high' fuel pressures, so we're back to the heat and dried out/rotted > hoses. > Well either way...
  • Re: Fuel flow issue 83.5 1.9 WBX
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 25 May 2015 10:08:19 -0700
    ...Removed the input hose from the T connector and ran the pump again. Good fuel flow to the T pipe but none at the...
  • Re: Fire Extinguishers
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 30 Aug 2002 13:04:10 -0500
    I had a potential buyer for my Westy last weekend and I installed all new FI and fuel line hoses in the engine compartment...
  • Re: 5/16" High Pressure Fuel Lines OK?
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Thu, 28 Dec 2006 13:23:24 -0500
    Hi, I have installed 5/16 hoses on more than 30 vans last year with expensive 5/16 FI clamps (be careful with cheap...
  • Re: video of burning Westy. sad
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 31 Dec 2011 11:58:51 -0800
    ...sad > > >> it's not really the fuel hoses so much .. >> it's the crimp type metal hose clamps installed at the factory .. >> *especially* one...
  • Re: Green Fuel Injector
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
    Thu, 2 Mar 2000 16:34:22 -0800
    ...It was swaged on to the fuel hose and its > body was green plastic (all the others are yellow (?) and the hose is > clamped...
  • Re: Fuel Tank Weirdness
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
    Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:08:54 -0700
    ...see had this hose in the frame, they were all 87s and on, and never had any changes to the fuel vent system as...
  • Re: fuel lines
    Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
    Sat, 4 Jan 2003 14:18:21 -0500
    ...fuel lines Ken, at VanAgain.com, has a kit, with hose, clamps and Instructions for this purpose. http://www.vanagain.com/search_result.asp...
  • 60 bar? not quite!!
    Historical mailing list - One Morecar
    Sat, 7 Apr 2001 08:35:56 +1000
    ...Before you all go out and by oil cooler hose to replace all your fuel lines, I had another look at the stuff. (I...
  • WHY? Engine fire totals my 81 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Mike Jones
    Mon, 21 Sep 1998 00:43:03 EDT
    ...Are there known problems with fuel system hoses, components? 3. I've heard that there also may be known probs with the fuel supply...