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Re: Fuel tank ??
Historical mailing list - Patrick Callaghan Jr.
Wed, 14 Mar 2001 04:38:37 -0800
I just did the fuel tank vent lines. Kind of a pain but I replaced everything under there. I had two lines leaking fuel...
Re: Another fuel line question
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:46:12 -0700
...and if anyone knows the correct size > fuel line that would be useful information. > > > > Thanks all!! > > > > Bob > -- roger w From Proverbs: Under three things...
Re: new years resolution - continue to own a non-burnt van
Historical mailing list - jimt
Wed, 15 Dec 2004 21:55:47 -0700
...Usually found at the flaps near fuel line. With 90 percent of the staff that works at FLAPS these days good luck if you...
RE 87 2.1 Fuel Line
Historical mailing list - Jeff Clayman
Sun, 16 Dec 2007 12:13:04 -0500
I am replacing my fuel lines. There is a hard plastic hose running from the filter backward to a plastic fitting which spans the...
Re: sad event/check your fuel lines
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Fri, 3 May 1996 15:40:11 -0700 (PDT)
And Stefan Ufer thus wrote: > > So all you bus owners out there, check your fuel lines and get a fire > extinguisher in your bus...
fuel line protective sleeve
Historical mailing list - azsun99
Tue, 4 Dec 2007 18:06:49 -0700
I am in the midst of replacing all of the fuel lines, but unfortunately, didn't think to also order the gray plastic protective...
Debugging air leaks in a Diesel
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Sun, 15 May 2011 14:55:17 -0700
...Pulled the small injection lines. Each shed a drop of fuel. Pulled the injector to pump line at the pump. That looked dry, but...
Re: ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!!
Historical mailing list - Steven P Smith
Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:33:10 -0700
...I have had Gates fuel line fail in an unfortunately short time as well. When I finally did the entire system, I went to...
Re: nuthin's easy anymore..
Historical mailing list
Thu, 15 Mar 2001 08:24:07 EST
...Now just put the new fuel line between the "T" fitting and the plastic line and clamp both ends. I would put a piece...
Fuel Pumps and Filters
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Thu, 6 Jul 2006 12:22:34 -0400
...The 86' has the fuel line running from the tank, no filter, and two small plastic lines coming from the engine area - and another...
Re: Recalls
Historical mailing list - PB
Sun, 8 Jul 2007 21:18:04 -0700
So if the recall work wasn't done, would that mean that I won't have to have my fuel line replaced because they...
Re: fuel leaks
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Tue, 24 May 2005 19:30:01 -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: Fuel tank removal disappointment
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Fri, 5 Sep 2003 07:30:49 -0700
Shawn Wright <swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA> wrote: <SNIP> > Is there any way to see the screen for the fuel exit > line? I see...
Re: fuel injector hoses, replacing
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Sat, 8 Dec 2007 10:49:57 EST
...I also found that the Bus Depot has the original brand of fuel line that came on our vans. Mine original lines held up...
Re: diesel gas conversion - fifth day
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 5 May 2002 21:38:42 -0700
...However, on the Golf the fuel return line went into the fuel pump/filter/etc assembly whereas on the diesel it went back directly...
Re: Fuel line sheath / casing
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:30:43 -0400
...Fuel line sheath / casing Hi guys, What is the best practice in relation to keeping or disposing of the fuel line sheathing which presumably...
Re: '90 syncro gas lines
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 1 Aug 2012 18:22:43 -0700
...to not have a fuel filter in the engine compartment on a syncro. yes, both feed and return line run together on a syncro...
Re: Fuel tank problem solving
Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
Tue, 20 Mar 2018 18:38:38 -0700
I used CO2 40psi (with the fuel cap off!) to try to clear the line. Didn’t do much. I’m back to swapping...
Proper storage of a used fuel pump?
Historical mailing list - David McCallum
Mon, 30 May 2005 09:17:19 -0600
So I changed out my fuel lines on Saturday, and took the opportunity to put in a new fuel pump and filter. The lines...
Re: those of you who have installed a fuel line replacement kit read!
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sat, 29 Oct 2005 13:30:26 +1300
>>anyway, my point is, those of you who have installed a fuel line >>replacement >>kits such as those that listvendors sell, you should go...
Re: Plastic fuel line
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 1 Mar 2014 22:43:34 -0500
...Plastic fuel line http://www.grainger.com/product/2VDL8?cm_sp=HIO-_-HIDP-_-RR_VTV70300505&cm_vc=IDPRRZ13 Mike B. On 3/1/2014...
Re: Fuel tank cleaning.
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:36:43 -0800
...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: How often to change Fuel Injectors?
Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
Wed, 24 Jul 2013 18:19:03 -0500
...Did the gas smell go away? If not keep looking till you find it! How about where the fuel line goes through the firewall...
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...
fuel line route 1.9
Historical mailing list - Jim Kurpius
Thu, 19 Oct 2006 07:14:41 -0700
I replaced my fuel lines and simply retraced what was already there in terms of how the hose was routed in the engine bay...
Re: Fuel Lines
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Fri, 19 Dec 2003 06:57:46 -0600
...Like tools needed, length of fuel line, what fuel line > not to use, tips, and pitfalls, etc. > > > > Happy Holidays > > > > TIA > > Jere > > 90 GL/Carat...
Late F.I. Gas Lines
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Tue, 5 Sep 95 10:28:12 EDT
...Well the '77 also eliminates the sheath over the lines on the fuel main ring which I knew cloth braided hose Buses had so...
Partial how-to for fuel line replacement
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Fri, 23 Apr 1999 09:14:34 -0700
Thanks to Kit for the following how-to on replacing the fuel lines. Whoever it was that decided to begin compiling the information for...
Fuel line size question
Historical mailing list - Kevin
Thu, 20 May 2004 12:32:22 -0400
Anyone know the size of the fuel line before the pump for a 2wd? Thanks Kevin 87 Westy Burlington VT --- Outgoing mail is certified...
Re: fuel line shield?
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Thu, 14 Jun 2018 19:14:53 -0700
I have replaced my fuel lines twice on my 86 Westy Syncro over the 12 years I have owned the van. I removed the...
Re: Fuel Pressure Regulator Bad?
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Mon, 30 Nov 2020 09:22:32 -0800
...I am curious, what should the > flow of fuel look like if I remove the gas line from the tank? > > -Jamie > > Sent from Mail...
Re: fuel line shield?
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Fri, 15 Jun 2018 11:50:42 -0700
10ç has a good idea... easier to check and replace the fuel hoses and cooler fuel. I reroute some of them. thanks
Re: Fuel tank cleaning.
Historical mailing list - Aaron
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:37:07 -0800
...Before replacing it I want to do the lines, tank & filter. So far the engine is running great, no power loss since the fuel...
Replaced my old fuel lines today..
Historical mailing list - Nate Saylor
Fri, 8 Apr 2005 18:45:21 -0700
So I finally got around to replacing my old fuel lines on my '84 Westy (only had it a few months now). started pulling...
Re: 7mm or 8mm fuel line?
Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:01:47 -0400
When I Google that part number you gave for the fuel line, I find a Russian site that lists it as 7x3 mm. So...
Re: which pliers for GoWesty Fuel line clamps?
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:40:41 -0700
...which pliers for GoWesty Fuel line clamps? A friend ordered the GoWesty fuel line kit.� It comes with this style of clamp; http://tinyurl...
Re: New fuel line disintegrates
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Sun, 2 Nov 2008 10:31:24 -0500
Ed McLean <email99@BELLSOUTH.NET> writes: > The problem with the "goo" coming out of the heat sleeves on Vanagon > fuel injection lines might be...
Re: '80 Westy - Fuel Line Replacement Time
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Thu, 24 Jul 2003 07:58:14 -0400
...I want to renew the fuel lines > on my > '80 Westy. I ordered the kit from Van-Again which apparently has enough line > and...
Re: KEN (WILFY?)-cost for a part/please reply
Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
Mon, 19 Jun 2000 21:30:40 -0400
> Ken, do you still offer and how much is your fuel line replacement kit? I looked it up the other day on his web...
Fuel line covers
Historical mailing list - sam pacifico
Tue, 5 Sep 2000 09:20:50 -0500
Does anyone know of a source for the plastic looking, but possibly nylon, sleeves that cover the fuel lines on a 2.1 L...
Re: fuel line kits -NAPA is junk
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 16 Nov 2004 16:49:02 -0600
...Remember that sanity is optional. ----------------------Clip ------------------------ The roll my last NAPA fuel line can from said Goodyear Rubber. No doubt you could get bad...
Re: Continued >>>oil in gas and plug fouling.....
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Wed, 21 Dec 2005 17:16:23 -0500
Pinch the fuel line where it leaves the regulater for the tank to check for low fuel pressure caused by the regulater.I guess...
Re: Whew! Another set of Fuel Injector Hoses
Historical mailing list - neil
Sun, 8 Apr 2007 08:00:41 -0700
...When getting parts for FI line job, I thought: "Wow. Pretty pricey fuel hose", but common sense said "buy it". I could have easily...
replacement for thin lines to fuel expansion tanks
Historical mailing list - Mike South
Tue, 19 Sep 2017 21:56:11 -0500
...1/4" inner diameter fuel line work for this? 3) Why does the stock system go cloth-covered->plastic line->cloth-covered? 4) Is...
Re: vacuum lines
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Thu, 28 Jun 2001 12:53:07 -0700
...Unlike the fuel lines where you need high pressure and the correct size, the FLAPS vacuum line is fine. If the line comes off...
Re: fuel tank <-> pump diameter mismatch
Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:44:44 -0500
...the same > diameter as the line coming out of the fuel pump, i.e. the 7mm (?) line > that runs to the engine compartment. But...
Re: Fuel Line replacement w/gas in tank
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Mon, 8 Sep 2008 06:35:21 -0700
...Fuel Line replacement w/gas in tank To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Monday, September 8, 2008, 8:03 AM Good morning, all. Will...
Re: fuel lines replacing
Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
Fri, 23 Apr 1999 08:34:06 -0400
While obvious to some, it might be worth mentioning that the fuel line system is under pressure, even after the engine is shut off...
Recalls
Historical mailing list - PB
Sun, 8 Jul 2007 17:12:30 -0700
I just found out that the '90 vanagon had air conditioning and fuel line recalls in '91. How would I find out if these...
Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Tue, 10 Jul 2007 15:41:20 -0700
...Steel Braided Fuel Lines? >> > >> > Does anyone know if installing steel braided fuel lines has been done >> > by anyone, or this would be the end...
3 different fuel line sizes?
Historical mailing list - Cory Sytsma
Thu, 6 May 1999 16:12:43 -0700
...I was surprised to find that I have 3 different fuel line sizes! I checked my brothers '89 Carat and his was exactly the...
Re: install fuel pump and friends
Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
Sat, 5 Jul 2003 11:32:14 -0400
...install fuel pump and friends > 87 vanagon gl > > well i am getting ready to install the fuel pump.....and i know that the > lines...
Re routing the Gas lines
Historical mailing list - mad madeline
Sun, 8 Oct 2006 22:17:54 -0700
Replacing the set of gas lines that run from the fuel tank into the injectors, and the return set, makes me wonder why not...
Re: Fuel Line size question
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 21 Feb 2005 15:28:02 -0600
...The Shaws wrote: > I removed my fuel tank yesterday and found some of the ventilation fuel > lines in bad shape so I am going...
Re: RE 87 2.1 Fuel Line
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Sun, 16 Dec 2007 12:30:53 EST
...The fuel pump on my vehicle is still the original as well. I would highly recommend getting your replacement fuel line from Bus Depot...
Re: Fuel Pump Failure - trouble shoot & repair (if Possible)
Historical mailing list - Zolly
Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:41:39 -0700
The fire wall plastib part of the fuel line is one. Did you change that short piece of fuel line hose behind the fire...
fuel lines lead to removing intake?
Historical mailing list - Brian Workman
Mon, 21 Aug 2006 19:41:51 -0700
When redoing my fuel lines, I sheared off the bolt that holds the drivers side fuel injectors. I couldn't get the rest of...
Re: House calls for fuel lines change
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:17:20 -0700
...Those old and hard fuel lines > are way overdue for replacement. It takes three hours and includes the > German 7mm fuel lines and 100...
Re: Gypsy is gone...
Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
Wed, 15 Dec 2004 17:49:39 -0500
Good! Then can you or someone tell me what size fuel line my syncro needs for the short line between the tank and the...
Re: need fuel line help-please!
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
Tue, 15 May 2001 22:20:54 EDT
Paul-- I just bought fuel injection fuel line from Pep boys with a 5/16" of 7.9mm inner dimention. I couldn't find...