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• Re: Oldsmobile Burns Today - Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 11:59:21 -0700
  ...Couldn't have been anything else >but fuel lines.. Fire started under the hood, and once it got going it >was a hot one...
• Re: Brakes completely died.
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:31:45 -0400
  ...And, if one was rusty enough to blow out, likely others are also... > might want to have a good look at all the lines...
• Power Steering Lines
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 05:35:02 -0500
  You may all remember the power steering line subject I brought up a while back where I had replaced my rusted power steering lines...
• Brake line fittings
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:53:08 -0400
  I am getting ready to replace all of the brake lines on my '87 Wolfsburg in the next week or two. I am planning...
• Re: Power Steering Lines on E-Bay
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 22:36:07 -0700
  ...Follow this link to view: > <A HREF="http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=93599671"> > Power Steering Lines</A> > > Cheers > > Frank...
• Re: GETTING STARTED
  Historical mailing list - Russ Gunter
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 10:40:39 EDT
  Yes, it stopped raining but I found out that I need a new gas tank and all new gas lines on my '84 Vanagon...
• Re: ACCURATE SUBJECT LINES ARE DESIRABLE FOR POSTINGS TO THIS LIST BUT I THIN...
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 00:58:16 EST
  In a message dated 11/27/01 9:55:22 PM Pacific Standard Time, JKrevnov@AOL.COM writes: << The problem with accurate subject lines...
• Re: Accurate subject lines
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 07:03:10 -0800
  ...To encourage a group like ours to check the > subject lines before sending is like trying to train a cat. When you least > expect...
• Re: stainless steel braided brake hose kits - do they make a difference?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 19 Jan 2006 11:07:26 -0700
  "On 1/19/06, Jim Henry <jch@jchgis.com> wrote: > I have replaced the rubber brake lines with stainless steel on my RX-7...
• Re: Splicing damaged brake pipes???
  Historical mailing list - Bob Wing
  Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:46:58 -0400
  I just replaced the long line from the pressure regulator to the rear junction and the lines from there to the flex lines. Can...
• Re: fuel lines replacing
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 18:15:33 -0400
  David - Mine do. :) BOB
• Re: [gas tank overflowed]
  Historical mailing list - Fred S.
  Wed, 9 May 2001 12:14:43 MDT
  ...I reached my hand to the vent lines and the gas was wet on the vent lines that don't go to the top...
• Coolant system question (last, I hope)
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Mon, 17 Sep 2001 21:08:17 EDT
  Got the new flexible lines in today without dropping the gas tank ( will have local shop do gas line work very soon). Everything seems...
• Re: Reality check
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 11:57:34 -0800
  ...He had replaced half the fuel lines- but not all. If this is his Bus, coincidently this is the same bus I installed a...
• Propex question - attention Karl if you are on list
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 17:41:36 -0800
  ...One thing I worry about with propane heater tapped to westy tank, is freezing of external gas lines, just downstream of reg. Some european...
• removing radiator
  Historical mailing list - Wes Johnson
  Tue, 5 Aug 1997 20:56:22 -0700
  ...I have'nt seriously tried it yet, but the two freon lines running underneath the the radiator appear to have it stopped from dropping...
• Re: Water in fuel. (85 westy)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 18:26:43 -0500
  ...You'll probably have to remove them to inspect them, their lines, and their grommets. Next ... where the fuel filler neck enters the tank...
• Re: Rich on side, lean the other?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 15 Sep 2007 20:56:19 -0400
  If the fuel pump has been run recently there will be pressure in the fuel lines. However, even then, the volume of fuel that...
• 7mm or 8mm fuel line?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 10:22:41 -0400
  I'm going to replace my fuel lines in my '85 Vanagon Westfalia soon, and I've seen mention of both 7mm and 8mm...
• Re: Off topic but fun, Wife saves the car engine
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:24:22 -0500
  ...Very lucky for you as that could have ended badly! Maybe time for some of us to go check a few fuel lines! Eric...
• Re: Long Brake Line Tips + Removal Question
  Historical mailing list - Mark
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:23:15 -0400
  ...Fresh eyes this afternoon helped a lot. > > Though I installed my long coolant lines after the fact for an air > cooled to water cooled...
• Re: 2.1L into '84 Westy project - Cooling system question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:44:34 -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: Brake line flaring tool?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 08:41:40 -0500
  Shawn, I dunno about your neck of the woods, but I was able to get metal brake lines with metric fittings on them at...
• FYI Re: Engine Fires - A/C vs. W/C - Any Difference?
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Fri, 25 Sep 1998 21:50:58 -0600
  ...In my search for a Westy, I discovered that the sellers of these vehicles didn't have a clue about the fuel lines and...
• Re: Can Coolant be flushed this way?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 8 May 1999 09:37:23 EDT
  ...I just unhook the two main lines on the left of the engine and flush in one and out the other. Then I unhook...
• Re: braided SST brake lines
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 20 Apr 1999 12:38:02 -0400
  ...Put SS lines in and they don't give. Other parts in the system will have to give more. VW has this pressure set...
• Re: For those w/ SS braided hoses experience ...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:10:28 -0700
  ...Very knowledgeable. > > All chemical lines should be replaced after a number of years. This > includes break lines. > > You might be happy using these for...
• Vanagon - Ready to get gas tank reseal kit installed - Last questions
  Historical mailing list - J S
  Mon, 31 Jul 2006 10:32:43 -0400
  ...Is this because they rarely fail? Or? This is especially confusing since the vanagain directions note: "Also when reinstalling the expansion tank lines remove...
• Re: Rotting Fuel Vapor Lines
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 25 Feb 95 13:55:38 CST
  ...i've already had to replace ALL the fuel lines, and those suckers back over the transmission are a real pain. joel
• Re: Engine Compartment Fires but Erovan This Time
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:09:35 -0600
  ...I had leaky fuel lines on my '93 and I replaced the crimps with band clamps. This was before the recall, and I thought...
• Re: Clutch Bleeding
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:57:29 -0700
  The white plastic lines became standard around 86, used on 2wd and Syncro. You can buy them new for the front but the rear...
• Re: bilge pump as fresh water pump replacement
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 12 Aug 2011 23:14:45 -0400
  ...It will give lots more output if you run bigger lines all the way to the end, possibly including the spigot. And turn slower...
• Archives down? Replacing fuel lines...
  Historical mailing list - Mm Bitner
  Tue, 4 May 1999 16:51:19 EDT
  ...and working, and eventually times out? Need to replace my fuel lines by June 1st (afraid to put it off any longer after reading...
• Lessons Learned
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Mon, 27 Sep 2021 16:36:33 +0000
  ...At the same time, I installed stainless brake lines. I had two issues afterwards: the drums were rubbing on the backing plate and a...
• Re: Fuel leak ruin trip to San Jose (FIRE HAZARD)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 6 Apr 1998 22:57:06 EDT
  ...This way the lines remain pressurized even when the engine is off. So removing the lines may result in a spray of fuel under...
• Re: Fuel line connection check - heads up!
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 23 May 2006 14:14:25 -0400
  ...Old fuel lines get brittle, particularly in the area just before and under the clamp. Then the clamp can no longer work to prevent...
• Re: Hose on Fuel Injectors - replaceable?
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 09:42:33 -0700
  These can be replaced , they are not as prone to leakage as the plastic fuel tee fitting on the firewall and other fuel lines...
• Re: The saga continues -
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 4 Nov 2009 07:02:22 -0500
  ...The fuel lines are good (and new) but I'll double check them anyway. On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 12:02 AM, Don...
• Re: Martha's Stroy about Gas Smells
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 12 Apr 1996 15:31:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...In some cases these fuel lines don't even have clamps! Was this a policy with brand-new VW bugs and buses? If so...
• Do lines freeze when winter camping
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Low
  Mon, 20 Oct 1997 22:13:28 EDT
  ...was below freezing do you need to worry about the water lines freezing? I assume you would have to empty the water out and...
• Re: Shoulder belts WAS: Accurate subject lines.
  Historical mailing list - Arthur Sauerhaft
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 06:42:51 -0500
  ...Accurate subject lines. > In a message dated 11/27/01 8:33:41 PM Pacific Standard Time, > kivka@EARTHLINK.NET writes: > > << I'm not...
• Fuel lines, one more time, was: Congrats! Check it out...was: NEW OWNER!!
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Mon, 19 Oct 1998 21:09:52 -0400
  Philip & others- Many are unaware of the potential problems with VW Type II Fuel lines. There is a lot of info in the Vanagon...
• Re: Winterizing the Westy
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 27 Sep 2003 13:02:30 -0700
  ...the water pump and lines, or just blow throu the lines to get the water out of the lines and pump. Make sure that...
• Re: replacing brake lines
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 21 Apr 2012 14:08:05 -0700
  ...I made sure to get lines with the "German" flare: >> >> http://sites.google.com/site/tubaneil2/rearbrakeflexhosereplacementpt2 >> Should be lots of info in the...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:04:21 -0600
  ...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: teenagers and vanagons
  Historical mailing list - John Lane
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 20:53:30 -0700
  ...This apparently was changed from the old "one M class" way because the "riding test" involves riding 100 feet between two painted lines into...
• Re: +Fuel Lines WAS Re: Gypsy is gone...
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 15 Dec 2004 16:14:47 -0700
  ...The last major > fuel leak I had was with brand new fuel lines. There was nothing loose, > no bad clamps, no problems ........but I...
• Re: steel coolant lines on a '84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:27:52 -0600
  ...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: Gas pouring out when filling the tank
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 11:17:07 -0600
  ...There is a kit to replace all the lines and gromets > on top of the tank. Gowesty.com. > > On Sat, Dec 11, 2010 at...
• RE: removing radiator
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Aug 97 03:33:55 UT
  The Lines will move out of the way. Be gentle. It will come out. Dennis -----Original Message----- >From: vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu On...
• Gas Tank Reseal Kit
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 1 Mar 2012 03:09:53 +0000
  ...I did this on my last Vanagon, and the Vanagon before that-plus fuel lines, vacuum lines, clean & fix electrical connections, fixed things that...
• Re: Let's get the word out RE: fuel lines: if it ain't broke
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 5 Oct 2009 18:21:17 -0500
  ...John Rodgers 88 GL Driver pdooley wrote: > The good folks on the list periodically post PSA's to change fuel lines. > Maybe we can...
• Re: OIL LIGHT wire protection...A better way 1200 degrees of protection W/no BURN
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 12 Aug 2000 23:43:59 EDT
  ...I have also put them over some of the fuel lines. I plan to go to stainless steel fuel lines for fire safety.
• replacning fuel lines on syncro
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 16 Apr 2001 17:10:56 -0700
  ...the two fuel lines that go through the fire wall (supply line from the fuel filter and the return line).... it appears that one...
• Re: ACCURATE SUBJECT LINES ARE DESIRABLE FOR POSTINGS TO THIS LIST BUT I THIN...
  Historical mailing list - il cikaspers
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 22:05:19 -0800
  >In a message dated 11/27/01 9:55:22 PM Pacific Standard Time, >JKrevnov@AOL.COM writes: > ><< The problem with accurate subject lines...
• Re: What's Under the Tunnel??
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 15:08:28 -0800
  ...But wait- check for the coolant lines and power steering lines just to be sure. -matthew ps, if you do hit the tank, ask...
• brake lines and hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Mon, 9 Jan 2012 14:18:38 -0500
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• Re: the answer to rusty coolant lines....
  Historical mailing list - Cooper Jonathan
  Thu, 31 Oct 2002 14:32:19 -0500
  ...the answer to rusty coolant lines.... fwd from our buddy terry.. Subj: [vanagon] RE; The Answer to Coolant Lines-- Date: 10/31/02 11...
• RE: Brakes
  Historical mailing list - McGinnis Terry
  10 Aug 1994 13:36:27 U
  ...On my '64 bus, which had pulling problems, I replaced all the cylinders and flexible lines and, while I had the lines disconnected, I...
• Re: Cleanest head gasket job ever is now complete......
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 28 Aug 2007 22:42:01 -0400
  That protective tubing covering the fuel lines is stock. When I replaced my fuel lines I went to the trouble of removing the sheathing...