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• Re: Van-Cafe fuel-line firewall adapter
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:57:58 -0500
  ...The grommet is simply to protect the fuel line from the metal around it. There is no joint, no plastic part. That plastic part...
• Re: Brake line corrosion - repair?
  Historical mailing list - dave
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 12:30:08 -0700
  Uhm, if the rust is pitted, you probably want to replace the line, or at least take it to a brake specialist if that...
• Re: Steel brake lines, or "I'm coming to get you, Frank"
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Sun, 3 Oct 2004 12:03:36 -0400
  ...The guy at the first shop had to join two lines together because he did not have a long enough line to do it...
• Looking for parts
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sat, 9 Feb 2013 20:35:45 -0800
  http://tinyurl.com/c77869z Well I finally pulled the clutch line on the Syncro to see where it failed me. I added a couple...
• re: my windshield washer gizmo
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Thu, 4 May 1995 16:39:19 -0600 (MDT)
  ...The expanding water/antifreeze could conceivably cause the line to burst as well, since the high(er) fluid temp would cause the line to...
• 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...
• Metal brake line + short rear flex hose questions
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:39:47 -0700
  ...Archive info suggests that rust pitted metal brake lines should be replaced. What other criteria determines if, or when, a steel brake line should...
• Re: replacing power steering lines with hoses
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:03:50 -0700
  ...Just out of curiosity, how does the cost of high performance hose systems compare to replacing corroded steel lines in the case of the...
• Re: Replacing fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 16:58:10 -0800
  William, Sounds like you have the fuel line problem at bay on your bus, just don't forget to look at the lines from...
• replacing brake lines
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 21 Apr 2012 14:25:13 -0400
  Well my 91 passenger syncro sprung a leak on one of the brake lines going to the back brakes (right rear I believe.) My...
• Re: 1.9 wasserboxer pic?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 9 Aug 2009 16:44:37 -0700
  Jim, the return is the highest line on the engine, from the pressure regulator. The T down low is the supply line from the...
• 2nd brake ? on 1984
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Tue, 18 Sep 2001 18:42:10 -0400
  Looks like I have a leak somewhere in the line between the brake pressure reducer and the distributor for the two rear brake lines...
• Fuel Line size question
  Historical mailing list - The Shaws
  Mon, 21 Feb 2005 10:32:20 -0800
  I removed my fuel tank yesterday and found some of the ventilation fuel lines in bad shape so I am going to replace them...
• Re: Which vendor has the gas tank vent line replacement kit?
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Fri, 21 May 2004 09:27:36 -0600
  Which vendor has the gas tank vent line replacement kit? TIA
• Re: Replacing metal coolant hoses with copper?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 2 May 2005 18:23:38 -0400
  ...Why aren't brakes lines, gas lines, and coolant lines made from copper from the factory? Bceause it'll crack, and it's an...
• Re: fuel lines: if it ain't broke
  Historical mailing list - Arthur,Dave
  Sun, 4 Oct 2009 21:33:03 -0300
  Hi Mark The problem is that if a fuel line does break on a hot Waterboxer, you might not get a chance to fix...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:21:36 -0800
  ...From there, a fuel line goes to the injector rail, and >>> lines >>> from there to the injectors. >>> >>> Check the archives for "firestarter" and fuel...
• Re: Recalls
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Baker
  Mon, 9 Jul 2007 09:33:20 -0500
  ...The new fuel line has a plastic housing over the fuel line to insulate the fuel line against friction where the fuel line goes...
• Re: blown brake line
  Historical mailing list - Mr.mds
  Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:43:19 -0400
  ...blown brake line > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Pulled the Syncro out of the garage and made it about 5ft before I blew a...
• Re: Replacing Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 8 Mar 2008 10:59:14 -0800
  ...I > replaced my lines when the > tank started to leak from the gaskets around the > cross-over vent lines. I went > with the fuel...
• Re: Think I have sprung a leak in my powersteering lines! Need some guidance please.
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:28:09 -0400
  ...I had the lines replaced the fat & thin lines with copper > ones in 2007 I believe. I am noticing some red fluid around some...
• Re: Plastic fuel line part - replace with what?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 5 Jan 2009 23:10:43 -0500
  ...Ended up the fuel line was split at the backside of that plastic firewall fitting. So even though the lines were new within the...
• Re: Auto Transmission Fluid Ports
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 2 Mar 2012 06:42:25 -0800
  On Fri, Mar 2, 2012 at 4:51 AM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote: > Put your temp gauge in the line between the...
• Gas vent lines sealing?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Vogelin
  Tue, 28 Dec 1999 15:14:51 -0600
  ...What type of sealant should I use when I reattach the lines? I know the Bentley mentions graphite sealant of some sort or something...
• bypass plastic fuel Tee? good/bad idea?
  Historical mailing list - Myers, Thomas A
  Tue, 3 Aug 2004 10:56:32 -0400
  I have been reading all these notes regarding fuel lines and some fingerpointing at the plastic fuel tee at the firewall. Are the fuel...
• Re: New fuel line disintegrates
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 1 Nov 2008 15:35:23 -0400
  ...I've just had another look -- it's everywhere that the line is covered by the protective sleeves. There's gasoline oozing out of...
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - *****************
  Tue, 25 Dec 2007 01:12:52 -0500
  robert feller wrote: > Are you referencing the flex line that may lose it's life in the battle? Typically the flexible lines come loose...
• Plastic Coolant Line Replacement's ?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
  Mon, 20 Feb 2006 17:01:42 -0600
  ...The plastic cooling lines are leaking at the ends, and as hard as I try I can't seem to get the clamps tight...
• Easy Way to R/R Tank for new lines
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 18:09:59 -0400
  Hi all Is there an easy way to get the tank low enough to swap out the fuel lines on top of the tank...
• Re: 1.9 piston and liners (revisited)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 10 Aug 2006 11:25:11 -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...
• Re: Pwr Strg Hose replacements
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:46:52 -0400
  ...both connections are identical and I lose the trace when the lines go over the gas tank. Which line is high-pressure, which one...
• Re: legitimate beef - water under the bridge - or just plain wrong
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:45:56 -0500
  ...Now I've come to find out that they >> only replaced part of the lines, they spliced in new lines in the back and...
• Re: Check your fuel lines, NOW
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:38:24 -0500
  ...I suspect the BMW lines our friendly > vendors sell are better quality. > > -- > Chris S. > "No solution is too complex to be executed incorrectly" > >
• Re: What next? ... GREMLINS STILL OCCUPY 80 CA VANAGON
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Thu, 30 Jan 1997 18:27:39 -0800 (PST)
  On Thu, 30 Jan 1997, Tonya Pope wrote: > Question for the list--if the vapor return lines are clogged or blocked, > will a 'vapor...
• Re: Vanagon glass update: window tint
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Thomas
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 22:54:41 EDT
  ...no alcohol!!! ( rubbing or drinking:( Angle razor blades to fit between the lines, scrape carefully. The tint did'nt stick to the lines just...
• Re: fuel lines (again)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 May 1999 21:57:10 EDT
  ...I have this line sitting right here with "Made in Germany" printed on it every two inches (still trying to find out if this...
• scary fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
  Sun, 11 Mar 2001 11:24:45 -0700
  Hi Volks, Everyone has probably heard this before, but please CHECK YOUR FUEL LINE CLAMPS FOR LEAKS routinely after changing lines and installing list...
• Power Steering Hose Fitting Size??
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 12:01:49 -0800
  What is the size and type of fitting on the high-pressure power steering hose that screws into the metal lines that go to...
• Big Brake Line routing?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 15:06:43 -0800
  ...How the heck do you route the brake lines? Do i need to take the bus-side line and move it to behind the...
• Re: WTB. urgently: clutch hydraulic line that attaches to slave cylinder
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 15:03:50 -0700
  Dang, I just put to old slaves with those metal lines on them in a dumpster 10 minutes ago. I will run and check...
• disconnect brake line to remove caliper?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 01:51:18 EST
  ...And the steele brake line hooks into the rubber brake line through the bracket. Therefore, as near as I can tell I have to...
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - robert feller
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 21:56:28 -0500
  ...You can get the proper metal line from NAPA though. > > Splicing metal lines with compression fittings is NOT a recommended > repair for brake lines...
• steel coolant lines on a '84 westy
  Historical mailing list - nirav patel
  Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:55:13 -0600
  Hey all, Was wondering if anyone on this list has replaced the original steel coolant lines with the 1.5'' four part system? I...
• Re: Another Burning Van!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 1 Jun 2009 11:25:18 -0700
  More specifically, change the short rubber hose line behind the right-side firewall, and replace the plastic fitting on the firewall with a grommet...
• Re: pinch the fuel line?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:57:42 -0700
  ...The serrations in the Vice Grip will surely damage the fuel line. The damage may be internal and you can't see it. When...
• Re: Whining PS Pump Problem- Need Help!
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 10:47:26 EDT
  In a message dated 9/25/01 10:10:00 AM, KENWILFY@AOL.COM writes: << We replaced it with a line that was made...
• Re: fuel line kits -NAPA is junk
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Nov 2004 12:01:20 EST
  ...i put some NAPA fuel line from the fuel pump to intake tube in my dad's chevy caprice, and 6 months later it...
• Re: Long brake line blew
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 22:13:42 -0400
  I was able to get both ends of the line off and have replacement pieces (it's 3 pieces but will work). I'm...
• Re: Rear brake drum/shoe replacement - bleed brakes? grrr
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Fri, 16 Jul 2021 19:43:12 -0700
  Regarding the vacuum pump bleeder, that works fine, but the issue I had is that sometimes I would see bubbles in the line, and...
• Re: Vanagon Fire Photos
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 19:56:50 -0500
  ...Are dealer supplied lines the only answer or can we improve upon their lines? Gary
• Re: Halon Extinguishers, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 11 Nov 2000 14:30:46 -0800
  > Obviously the best solution is to regularly check the fuel lines and > replace with HIGH quality line. There are race quality lines that > will...
• Clutch Bleeding & Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 13:43:22 -0800
  ...4 of them being the lines off the fuel rails, the other on the pressure regulator. Check those lines. Bye for now. -- R.Feuerriegel...
• Re: Working on the brake lines....
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:01:17 -0700
  ...The brake line starts dripping more brake fluid (obviously �it hadn't completely evacuated the line of fluid in the past.) I grab my...
• Re: refrigerator update
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 26 Jun 2017 12:39:58 -0700
  ...The gas line that I am talking about is NLA also (and not listed). If I could be certain that this little propane line...
• Re: Lighting stove before lighting fridge
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 19 Aug 2015 16:00:44 -0700
  Some air would slowly diffuse into the line, but propane is denser than air so it would tend to stay in lines that are...
• 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: Replaced my old fuel lines today..
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 8 Apr 2005 19:59:11 -0600
  On 4/8/05 19:45, "Nate Saylor" <nates@IMPULSE.NET> wrote: > So I finally got around to replacing my old fuel lines on...
• Re: How To Order On-line
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 20:03:19 -0700
  ...How To Order On-line > > > Dave and Listees, > > 900 members of the Vanagon.com List have been informed -in error-that > Redline sells products...
• Re: AC Converting/Procedure/R134A
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 12:39:07 -0700
  Has anyone had their A/C lines converted to barrier hose which has a nylon liner and is better for 134A? I'm having...
• Re: List Subject Line
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 13 Aug 1999 08:31:15 -0600
  ...so i just tell it to look for > 'vanagon' in ALL those lines and stuff the mail into a folder called > 'vanagon'. :) > > same thing...