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Re: 50 PSI Fuel lines. Enough?
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Sun, 26 Mar 2006 18:46:13 -0500
...50psi fuel line should be > fine. > > > Hi guys, >> I am not absolutly sure. The 1/4 inch fuel line I got are 50 >> PSI...
Re: My '84 1.9L has two fuel filters!
Historical mailing list - Erik Valeur
Sat, 2 Feb 2002 15:34:03 +0100
...Today I looked at the lines and noticed > that from the gas tank lines toward engine ---> a plastic box(fuel > filter, right?) ---> then fuel...
Tank Fuel Lines
Historical mailing list - Andrew Berg
Wed, 2 Jun 2021 22:57:10 -0400
...The fuel line kit I received has a 9.5mm ID hose for the tank outlet to pump inlet. I'm thinking this should...
Re: Last chance! (was: need assistance)
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Tue, 23 Jun 1998 21:22:56 EDT
Otmar's last sentence made a thought pop in my head-I have seen fuel pressure regulators leak through to the vacuum line attached...
fuel line? (sorry, archives down)
Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
Tue, 26 Jan 1999 10:10:26 -0800
...How long and what diameter of fuel line do i need for an 84 rig (not diesel, 2wd). PSI requirements? thanks, i'm hoping...
fuel smell
Historical mailing list - J. Eric Pitman
Mon, 6 Sep 1999 14:21:02 -0400
Tony you probably have a broken overflow line on top of your gas tank.Replace that and then order the fuel line replacement kit...
Re: fuel line kits
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Tue, 16 Nov 2004 07:22:27 EST
In a message dated 11/15/04 6:11:45 PM, kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET writes: << My kits use only German high pressure fuel line...
Re: fuel line replacement
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Thu, 3 Jun 2010 22:00:32 -0700
...I am assuming > > they were stock, based on the date stamp on the longer fuel lines. > > Those longer lines looked pretty good, with only...
fuel line replacement 85gl
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Mon, 24 Feb 2003 07:53:16 -0800
well yesterday i did the fuel line replacement from the gas tank to the end of the fuel filter, what a great idea seems...
Re: Plastic fuel line
Historical mailing list - Mike B
Sat, 1 Mar 2014 15:28:04 -0500
...On 3/1/2014 1:45 PM, Larry Alofs wrote: > No need for any hard line, plastic or nylon. Fuel injection hose will be...
Re: Does this look like a fuel leak?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:37:55 -0800
...I suppose it's also possible >>> that what looks like fuel stains could have come from some penetrating >>> solvent used in the fuel line...
Re: vanagons on fire
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:35:36 -0800
there is really only one 'gotcha spot' on the fuel lines. and that is .. about 3 inches forward of the firewall fitting.. where there...
Re: Why Do Late model Vanagon Engines Catch on Fire?
Historical mailing list
Wed, 17 Dec 2003 13:11:24 EST
...if you dont want your car to burn up, REPLACE YOUR FUEL LINES. chris
Re: That is WHY vanagon BURN!
Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
Fri, 21 Jul 2006 15:03:03 -0400
...The fuel > line outer jacket was fairly sticky right out of the box though, so maybe > it's the source? Perhaps residual solvent from...
Re: What do you call this piece???
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 7 Oct 2008 05:35:01 EDT
...Use either a grommet or fuel line cover protector to protect the new fuel line from being cut by the metal edge of the...
Re: +Fuel Lines WAS Re: Gypsy is gone...
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Thu, 16 Dec 2004 00:36:30 -0500
...but the fuel line passed close enough to the throttle cable that the cable wore a hole in the fuel line. When it reached...
Re: New fuel line disintegrates
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Sat, 1 Nov 2008 12:37:15 -0700
...I personally have never seen a new fuel line fail...except for diesel injector return lines. On Sat, Nov 1, 2008 at 12:35...
Re: 7mm or 8mm fuel line?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:55:19 -0400
...7mm or 8mm fuel line? When I Google that part number you gave for the fuel line, I find a Russian site that lists...
Re: Cohline fuel line failure
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Mon, 22 May 2006 15:46:10 -0700
Ken, What is the "high pressure" that fuel line max can take. I know the pressure is about 36psi in the system, but the...
Re: ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!!
Historical mailing list - Ed
Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:42:44 -0400
...One failed. > > > - The name of the fuel line is COHLINE. > - If you bought and received COHLINE please CHECK YOUR FI hoses NOW! > - If you...
Re: Fuel filter 85 vanagon
Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
Fri, 2 Jan 2009 09:04:43 -0500
...Now I have another question dealing with the fuel lines before the pump. SO, If I read "Olds" post correctly. The line before the...
Recall of 1991 Vanagon - Fire danger
Historical mailing list - Beth Young
Sat, 11 Jan 1997 13:54:15 -0800 (PST)
...REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL RAIL AND INSTALL A NEW SPRING TYPE SELF-TIGHTENING CLAMP. SYSTEM: FUEL LINES. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER...
Re: Yesterday's Engine Fire in Rockefeller Center NYC
Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
Fri, 19 Dec 2003 09:57:09 -0600
...If the fuel line pops off the VW Bus tank (or really anywhere in the system) the bus simply dumps the entire tank of...
Re: Heavy engine flooding
Historical mailing list - Richard Green
Tue, 23 May 2006 23:01:25 -0500
...he pull the vacuum line from the Fuel pressure > regulator on top that goes to the air-plenium... and vlaannnnnn.... fuel is > pooring from...
Re: A close call!
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 25 May 2007 18:47:01 -0700
...The Van I have has a transplanted motor and I visually 'checked' that fuel line when I replaced the fuel pump, thinking..."Hey, I...
Re: Another Burning Van!
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 4 Jun 2009 13:47:26 -0500
Impressive fire - and a strong reminder of the reason ot inspect and change those fuel lines. Back in the day - when I was an...
Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Mon, 9 Jul 2007 18:09:58 +0000
...Steel Braided Fuel Lines? > > Does anyone know if installing steel braided fuel lines has been done > by anyone, or this would be the end...
Re: Fuel Line Firewall Piece
Historical mailing list - Jerry
Sun, 4 Oct 2009 21:19:34 -0500
...Fuel Line Firewall Piece Since the topic is fuel lines this evening - what's the easiest (I realize this is a relative term) way...
Re: '88 Fuel line size
Historical mailing list
Thu, 4 Apr 1996 06:14:14 -0500
...The fuel system operates at 40psi and standard line is usually godd for 15psi. make sure hose you buy is rated for fuel injection...
Re: Changing Fuel Lines and Clamps - in Canada
Historical mailing list - Pedersen, Michael
Thu, 21 Jun 2001 14:49:28 -0700
...Changing Fuel Lines and Clamps - in Canada > > > Thanks, Eric. I will look for a CT on Manitoulin > Island on my summer cruise next month...
new years resolution - continue to own a non-burnt van
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
Wed, 15 Dec 2004 20:31:17 -0600
I have been planning to replace the fuel lines on my '82 a.c. in early January also.. I have heard about how low...
Re: fuel line replacement
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 3 Jun 2010 21:22:27 -0500
...I am assuming > they were stock, based on the date stamp on the longer fuel lines. > Those longer lines looked pretty good, with only...
another fuel hose question
Historical mailing list - BM2AM
Mon, 25 May 1998 16:55:23 EDT
...the fuel lines(with the right stuff)could I replace the hard plastic line to the engine from the pump with fuel hose. It...
Re: French Fry Exhaust, Was: biodesiel
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
Mon, 24 Jan 2000 04:54:48 EST
...Even when they were replaced they new lines would corrode soon after installation. the Tappet Bros. suggested the composition of the fuel lines in...
Re: Does this look like a fuel leak?
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:53:23 -0500
...I suppose it's also possible > that what looks like fuel stains could have come from some penetrating > solvent used in the fuel line...
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...
Fuel Line Alert!
Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
Sun, 29 Jul 2001 17:51:34 EDT
Hi Guys, For those of you who have changed-out your fuel lines, I wanted to bring something to your attention. I, like many...
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: Replacing Fuel Lines
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Mon, 17 Apr 2006 11:29:07 -0400
...several pieces of hose started seeping fuel when I started pulling on them. Many people recommend replacing the plastic piece where the fuel line...
93 EV Fuel Line Problem Survey
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Fri, 10 Sep 1999 10:57:09 -0700
...that the majority of damage is in the area where the fuel lines come together just above the distributor. I went to the NHTSA...
Headlight adjusters
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Fri, 29 Jun 2018 11:27:23 +0000
Found another broken one while washing the van last week so set about fixing it using the "fuel line fix" outlined on Samba. I...
Re: Plastic fuel line part - replace with what?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Mon, 5 Jan 2009 11:59:57 -0600
...I place a >rubber grommet on the fuel line at the bulk head junction to prevent the >metal from slicing into the line. Others...
Re: Noisy fuel pump
Historical mailing list - tom hewitt
Sun, 21 Apr 2002 22:06:44 -0400
...Have replaced the fuel filter already and so will go with the fuel pump next. Appreciate the information received on fuel pump/line replacement...
12mm fuel line supplier?
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
Sat, 20 Apr 2002 10:08:13 -0700
I just came back from 3 auto-supply shops looking for 12mm braided fuel line hose to connect my fuel tank to the fuel...
Re: New to van ownership?..do the fuel lines..
Historical mailing list - neil N
Tue, 13 May 2008 08:48:16 -0700
...On Mon, May 12, 2008 at 9:37 PM, Don Hanson <dhanson@gorge.net> wrote: > By all means, do those fuel lines ASAP! snip...
Fuel Line Freezing
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:34:31 -0600
I was wondering IF and I do mean IF, I'm having fuel line freezing issues with cold starting with my Vanagon, where would...
Re: Mystery connector
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Sat, 29 Jan 2000 21:14:33 -0500
...It would have a fuel line "T" on the main fuel line from the tank, a small fuel line going to the LHS rear...
Injector heater
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Fri, 11 Oct 2002 17:57:01 -0400
Okay, so I was talking with the shop manager at place that recently replaced my fuel lines (on my Tiico conversion). and he noticed...
Fuel Line Firewall Fitting Hissy-Fit!!!!
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:18:23 -0500
Yaarrrrghhhh! OK, now that my frustrations are relieved, I can tell the story! In a previous thread 'Fuel Lines Reminder" I had mentioned having...
Re: Gypsy is gone...
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 15 Dec 2004 15:05:57 -0600
...It smelled of fuel but the only way I could see fuel leaks was to shine a very bright flashlight at the lines and...
Re: Evaporative Emission Canister? (re: Fuel Expansion Tank)
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 25 Aug 2019 22:25:41 -0600
On 25 Aug , 2019, at 9:15 AM, Steve Williams wrote: > AND the plastic fuel lines from the fuel tank to the firewall: Shall...
Re: Re-priming diesel fuel pump:correct procedure?
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Tue, 4 Apr 2000 19:52:43 -0400
>Last time I did this I hooked the return line from the pump to my Mity Vac >and sucked up fuel until it got...
Re: raw fuel smell at idle
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 12 Feb 2003 19:32:14 -0600
Check all your fuel lines immediately. Fuel leaks can cause nasty fires in vanagons. Inspect each line for hose clamp tightness, wetness, and any...
Re: Fuel Pump Noise
Historical mailing list - Rob
Thu, 5 Jan 2012 19:57:46 -0800
...I've replaced the fuel pump (6 times) ( with know good > ones), the fuel tank, filter, all lines, and even the wiring. > > I gave...
Re: fuel line kit
Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
Tue, 3 Sep 2002 10:48:26 -0700
...it was that sells the kit to put in the new fuel > lines? i > have seen it before but don't remember where. > > also...
Fuel Line Replacement ? re hose size
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:02:46 -0500
...I recd the fuel line parts and got the 8mm hose. What was the concensus on this size? I also recd a short piece...
fuel expansion tank hose
Historical mailing list - brett rueff
Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:08:47 +0000
...During the process of changing the fuel tank and generally replacing all the fuel lines one of the nipples on my expansion tanks broke...
RE (2): fuel line stoppers
Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
Mon, 05 Feb 96 13:45:05 -0500
> >Pencils are in the Idiots Guide as the fuel line plug of choice. > >I have been using golf tees with good success for many...
Re: Suggestions for a 3 way fuel line valve(NVC)
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 27 Mar 2006 15:03:19 -0500
...Suggestions for a 3 way fuel line valve To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Volks, > > I want to install a 3-way fuel shut off...
Re: Aluminum Fuel Rails (aftermarket)
Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:42:55 -0500
...Fuel lines, yes. > > Chris. > > Wysłane z iPhone'a > > >