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• Re: No fuel pressure options?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 31 Oct 2013 14:00:53 -0700
  ...there will be fuel in the lines. I've done this dozens and dozens of times. Try it sometime with a fuel pressure gauge...
• Re: Spy Behind German Lines...
  Historical mailing list - Meier Michael
  Tue, 7 Jul 1998 10:08:22 +0200
  ...Spy Behind German Lines... >My oldest, best friend Frank is now planted firmly behind German lines >at an airstrip, and he has access to...
• Re: Long trips
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Mon, 1 Sep 2003 19:22:19 -0600
  Anyone have an idea of how much ethanol hastens degradation of fuel lines? I've heard it is not a good thing with certain...
• FS: 81 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Fri, 3 Sep 2004 22:30:42 -0400
  ...CV�s, ALL fuel lines, clutch, throw-out bearing and more replaced at that time. Brakes: rubber & some steel lines replaced, new rear wheel...
• Re: 2.1L into '84 Westy project - Cooling system question
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 4 Jul 2008 20:41:58 -0700
  ...I have COMPLEAT 2.1L engine sitting >>> in >>> my garage - coolant lines, coolant distributors, coolant crossover lines, >>> coolant burp lines, and any other kind...
• Re: fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 4 Jan 2003 10:51:07 -0700
  ...fuel lines > Happy New Year to all of you. I am in the process of replacing my fuel lines on my 1987 Vanagaon with...
• Re: steel coolant lines on a '84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:50:23 -0800
  ...867582/steel-lines.MOV >> >> images:http://dl.dropbox.com/u/867582/steel-lines1.JPGhttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/867582/steel-lines2.JPGhttp://dl.dropbox...
• Re: 88 front & rear steel brake lines size
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 20 May 2010 06:01:52 EDT
  ...The brake lines. Well, if you make your own you will be far better off than trying to find the correct ones with the...
• 85 mtr -> 84, Xtra Vac. Lines??
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Tue, 24 Dec 1996 09:39:13 -0600 (CST)
  ...Should I try to utilize the 85 vacuum lines and plug the extraneous appearing lines or go with the old 84, single line? Also...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 00:00:06 -0700
  Books often advise relieving the fuel pressure before undoing fuel lines. I never bother. Just cover the line with a rag as you pull...
• availability of metal cooling lines?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 09:50:55 -0500
  I'm wondering if there are any sources for the metal coolant lines for 1.9L wasserboxers. Specifically, the metal line with the welded...
• Re: Accurate subject lines.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 22:17:45 -0500
  ...to find what I'm looking for I get the most relevant hits by searching "For" (keywords in the body) and ignoring subject lines...
• Re: Think I have sprung a leak in my powersteering lines! Need some guidance please.
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:11:51 -0700
  ...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: replacing fuel injection hoses in engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 18:44:31 -0600
  renewing engine compartent fuel lines: I have noticed that VW loved installing those lovely 1X use hose clamps. And of course removing them is...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:03:46 -0800
  So just in case the POs mechanic left the fuel lines in their stock locations, where would I be looking to see them. Thanks...
• Marvelous! Mysterious! But what's wrong with my e...
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 11:27:12 -0700
  Listees, Something I discovered a year or two ago when I re-did all of my lines was that on top of each expansion...
• Re: Fireworks for the Fourth-in my engine bay
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 3 Jul 2011 16:32:53 -0400
  ...Yes, that's true if you're starting with empty lines, not just with no pressure. If there's ten feet of 6 mm...
• fuel line clamps
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sat, 26 Sep 1998 17:21:37 -0500
  Since we're talking about engine fires and thus the need to replace fuel lines, are the clamps on the fuel lines a dealer...
• metal brake line Bubble flare Tee needed
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 30 Jul 2004 16:31:33 -0400
  Any one have a tee for a metal brake line? In the syncro, and maybe even the 2 WD the front brake lines come...
• Oil Cooler O Ring Procedure
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:04:45 -0500
  ...Drain coolent and change lines if you are removing the oil cooler to repair the O ring. 2. Just pinch off lines, remove oil...
• Re: Labor, 28 hours, customer say, i have no money....
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Thu, 9 Aug 2007 07:48:52 -0300
  ...sometimes, checkbooks are actually tied to significant "lines of credit". For example, a $20,000 line of credit from a major bank, with checking...
• Re: Burnt Vanagon of the Week
  Historical mailing list - Christopher
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 08:35:05 -0800
  VGoners, Any idea how much it costs to replace fuel lines and the gaskets etc on the fuel tank? I have a gas odor...
• Re: Engine cover, History
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 08:32:57 -0400
  ...All neglected fuel lines will eventually leak onto > something that causes fuel to ignite. > > Interestingly enough I have never seen a VW on fire...
• Re: fuel lines replacing
  Historical mailing list - A. Kimmons
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 18:24:03 +0000
  Fuel lines were one of the first things I started to replace, close to a year ago. I originally put on regular 3/8...
• First Project: Fuel lines with a few glitches...
  Historical mailing list - Brian Workman
  Sat, 19 Aug 2006 18:15:10 -0700
  Well, my first official project on my westy.....to do the fuel lines using Ben's place step by step instructions (a great resource...
• Re: Steel brake lines, or "I'm coming to get you, Frank"
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 00:38:19 -0400
  ...Steel brake lines, or "I'm coming to get you, Frank" <DIV></DIV>Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2004 12:44:45 +1300 <DIV></DIV...
• Successful day today with the Pittsburgh Vanagon Club
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 27 Nov 2011 22:30:35 -0500
  ...Both rear parking brake cables have been replaced, as well as 75% of the fuel lines in the engine bay (all but the feed...
• Re: Vanagon Winter Survival Kit Question
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:50:08 -0700
  ...Then you'd better clear out the lines to be safe. I've just emptied my tank, then run the pump dry with good...
• Re: A WARNING!!! (Was: Cleaning the water tank!?)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 11:02:38 -0800
  ...Vinegar suited their > purpose. > Please submit to me a list of the chemicals that you think beer companies > use to clean draft beer lines...
• Re: propane lines
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 23 Aug 2013 08:31:48 -0700
  ...new propane lines in the Westy and I am not sure how the 2 > plates and foam are arraigned where the lines go through...
• Re: Fridge+Stove removal question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 05:59:45 -0000
  ...Just turn the gas off at the tank, and burn off what's in the lines to check and make sure that it is...
• Re: 86 Vanagon power steering lines?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 11 May 2002 05:56:21 EDT
  In a message dated 5/10/2002 9:56:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > 86 Vanagon power steering lines...
• Gas pouring out when filling the tank
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Sat, 11 Dec 2010 21:35:51 -0500
  ...I had a peek down there and it seems like the vent lines from the fuel expansion tank and the filler pipe are just...
• how cold is too cold
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 24 Nov 2010 17:09:39 -0600
  so far as water in the water tank and lines on a VW camper? For winter, I normally just drain them, and for winter...
• Brake ? on 1984
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sun, 16 Sep 2001 15:58:13 -0400
  ...The lines into this device are tight. I have tried pumping the brakes (engine off) and looking for new leaks, but found none. Leak...
• Replacing Winshield Washer Tubes...suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Wed, 23 Oct 2002 17:14:26 -0700
  ...suspect clogged/dirty lines) I haven't see what they look like...any suggestions as to the best tubing/lines to replace them with...
• Re: replacing the main plastic cooling lines
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 20 Mar 2007 01:43:04 -0400
  ...can the plastic lines be replaced without > totally removing the gas tank (per Bently)? With our stainless steel replacements, yes. They come in two...
• Heater core hose
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:19:04 -0500
  So I'm getting ready to replace the coolant lines with a set of stainless steel lines and wanted to replace the coolant hose...
• Re: Reality check
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 12:51:34 -0800
  Usually it's the vent lines on top that are leaking so it may not be the actual tank. YMMV> Mike On 12/16...
• Re: New Propane tank and Regulator Fitting
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 5 May 2006 21:31:42 -0700
  ...Not a cheap > tool, but it is better than your nose at smelling leaks in propane > lines. After I trimmed my lines and reflanged...
• RE: fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 28 May 1996 11:56:00 -0700 (PDT)
  > Ack, someone (forget who) posted that hanous mnessage about how if >you dont ave clamps on your fuel lines your playing with fire (no...
• Replacing the Power Steering Lines
  Historical mailing list - Matt Barclay
  Thu, 10 Feb 2005 13:09:36 -0800
  ...http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/hose.htm Then began the task of removing the old, nasty, rusted lines from my 88 Westy. I began...
• Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 20:17:04 -0400
  ...Steel Braided Fuel Lines? > Plastic got me into trouble in New Mexico once so I changed them to > copper. > Metal is better. > Cheers > Jaime...
• Fuel lines to replace, Seattle area
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:05:07 -0700
  I replace the fuel lines to anyone in the greater Seattle area, doing house calls or you come to my place. I'm finding...
• Re: 1987 VW Camper Van-damaged by engine fire-for sale best offer (alameda) CA
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:04:51 -0400
  Keith Ovregaard <kovregaard@GMAIL.COM> writes: > So, has everyone replaced their fuel lines yet???? I am reinstalling my fuel tank this weekend, and redoing...
• Gas Leak 90 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 8 Jun 1996 16:08:44 -0400
  ...I remember discussion about vent lines to the expansion tank(s) leaking? How do I determine if it is the vent lines or something...
• Re: Vanagon Stranded in Yuma, AZ..
  Historical mailing list - Vernon Craddock
  Tue, 29 Dec 1998 08:07:17 -0800
  ...You may want to check the two short lines that connect to the oil cooler (the box where the oil filter mounts). Good luck...
• Re: Burnt Van
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 17:10:41 +1200
  >Also, check annually where the rubber fuel lines connect to the hard plastic >lines. Don't over tighten either! Better to delete this connector...
• Re: Living the Compleat Vanagon Experience.
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:47:04 -0400
  Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM> writes: > YES, LOTS --- Main one though is the brake lines. They are > all rusting away. I have been changing...
• 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: Fuel Lines...my turn! And a replacement question.
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 26 May 2005 11:52:07 -0600
  ...In modern fuel lines this is usually done by "layering" the hose. Inner hose that will withstand the alcohol then wrapped with a reinforcing...
• Re: 84 vanagon- brake lines leaking
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 18 Jul 2000 17:53:35 EDT
  Kaptain; I have not replaced any line on a Vanagon but I did do all the lines in my 356. I purchased them all...
• Re: On the Appropriateness of the Archive Word
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 07:04:18 -0700
  ...My ISP considers subject >lines with lots of spaces a hallmark of SPAM, and won't let me reply to >those messages until I...
• Re: 5/16" High Pressure Fuel Lines OK?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 26 Dec 2006 13:13:44 -0800
  ...replaced the narsty old HP fuel lines on top o' the engine with > 5/16", not 7mm, lines from the local Kragen. They fit...
• Re: Propane lines
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 3 Apr 2015 20:19:08 -0300
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Propane lines > > A little advice,....... 1) get a double flaring tool, 2) use seamless > tubing. Much better to be safe that save...
• Re: sad engine fire victim, 88 Wolfy
  Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
  Thu, 1 May 2008 16:44:26 -0700
  I've an 1800 I4in my van.....braided steel lines....how often should *they*be replaced? Bill M On 5/1/08, craig cowan...
• Fuel Tank Removal and Reinstall
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Fri, 1 May 1998 09:56:21 EDT
  ...Alot easier than trying to pop these lines back on with the grommet still on the lines (tried this for about 20 mins and...
• Re: No fuel pressure options?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 31 Oct 2013 11:17:46 -0700
  It's not neccessary to remove the screw from the fuel pressure testing port to bleed the fuel lines. It's a contiuously circulating...
• Re: Should I opt for ALL new water lines?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 18:25:45 -0800
  Compare the cost of replacing all the lines in the comfort of your garage with the cost of repairing one $10.00 hose on...
• Fuel Lines...my turn! And a replacement question.
  Historical mailing list - David McCallum
  Tue, 24 May 2005 13:45:56 -0600
  ...Now *that* is tragedy narrowly averted! Upon buying the van last July, I was assured that the lines had been changed with the rebuild...