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• Re: Vacuum line question again
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 12 May 2022 18:46:51 -0700
  ...https://vancafe.com/3-5-mm-vacuum-line-sold-per-meter/ On Thu, May 12, 2022 at 5:45 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast...
• Re: Van-Cafe fuel-line firewall adapter
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 29 Oct 2010 08:27:09 -0700
  On Thu, Oct 28, 2010 at 4:26 PM, jhlauterbach <jhlauterbach@bellsouth.net>wrote: > Has anyone had experience with the Van-Cafe fuel-line...
• Re: Don't waste your money. Fuel Line's - Filters etc to prevent leaks?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 23:09:20 -0700
  Awww, come on, spend some $$$$ http://www.racecarsupply.com/html/earls_month.html These lines and fittings look exactly like the lines on my...
• Re: fuel line size
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Sun, 17 Jul 2005 18:28:08 -0700
  ...http://vw.upnorth.net/Replacing-Fuel-Lines136.htm 10mm :) On 7/17/05, Joel VanderKwaak <joelvanderkwaak@gmail.com> wrote: > Howdy, > > Anyone know the specs...
• ??? Where to Buy Redline ???
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 21 Oct 2002 17:39:40 EDT
  My local dealer is out of Red Line MT-90. Does anyone know of a good mail order supplier for Red Line products? George
• Gas line vent kit
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Fri, 21 May 2004 17:49:11 -0500
  >Which vendor has the gas tank vent line replacement kit?< VolksCafe has a kit. Warren Lail 88 Westy "Billy Bones" 87 GL "Long John"
• B/D list discount on line?
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 19:32:24 EDT
  Hi All, Anyone know how to get the list discount, when ordering on line from Bus Depot? Thanks! John C... SLC, UT...
• Re: disconnect brake line to remove caliper?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 07:30:48 -0500
  ...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: Another Burning Van!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Thu, 4 Jun 2009 15:30:32 -0400
  ...Fuel >> line leak? Anybody know who's van or how it happened? I >> asked the >> folks at the market and they really didn't...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 13 Feb 2008 to 14 Feb 2008 - Special issue (#2008-199)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Thu, 14 Feb 2008 17:48:54 -0800
  ...This > will then > serve as both the charge line and the "boost" line from the 1315. I > would > then upgrade the wiring from the...
• Re: Fuel line seattle
  Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
  Sat, 26 Mar 2016 07:44:13 -0700
  Any fuel rated 7/16" hose works just fine and it does not need to be "fuel injection rated" since that line is not...
• Re: teenagers and vanagons
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 20:44:10 -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: Replacing copper propane lines
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:34:11 -0700
  I'll probably get flamed for this (ha!) but I run tight fitting rubber fuel line and fuel line clamps after my regulator. The...
• Re: On the Appropriateness of the Archive Word
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 12:48:23 -0300
  ...Use short, descriptive subject > > lines when creating a post. 2. Please quote something less than the > > complete message when replying. 3. Use the *identical...
• Re: leaks leaks and more leaks -
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 10:38:25 -0500
  A very common place for the PS to leak is at a PS steel line where it routs to the right of the egnine...
• Brake line Flare Nut Threads + Antiseize Ok?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 13:54:02 -0700
  ...Is it ok to apply a *little* anti seize to threads of new brake line flare nuts? (and possibly between tube and nut) Type...
• Cracked gas line
  Historical mailing list - John M. Moore
  Mon, 23 Apr 2001 13:42:14 EDT
  ...Apparently that wonderful plastic gas line that runs through the frame rail to the fuel injection let go, resulting in a full tank of...
• second radiator
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 02:48:41 -0500
  ...had two lines attached to the bottom of it, they seem to be oil lines or perhaps even transmission oil lines. In looking through...
• 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...
• 1.9 piston and liners (revisited)
  Historical mailing list - thomas LaPointe
  Thu, 10 Aug 2006 08:39:24 -0500
  ...I just purchased a set of Pistons and liners for a WBX 1.9. I have heard some other list members and mechanics say...
• Re: Buzzing Power Steering On '87 Van After Replacing High Pressure Line
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 12 Jun 2012 08:09:26 -0500
  ...Every pump that I thought was faulty worked just fine after getting rid of that rebuilt line and putting a factory hose with the...
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - robert feller
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 23:27:20 -0500
  ...lost brake line... > > > > a heck I did mean to say that I felt Bentley mentioned a lower pressure > then what you stated, but I...
• Re: Think I have sprung a leak in my powersteering lines!
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:13:37 -0700
  ...Good quality high pressure > hydraulic > hose is needed for the pressure line. The return line is standard > multi-purpose hose. Easy install, directions on...
• Re: Propane tubing
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Sun, 24 May 2015 09:22:25 -0400
  ...Use a sharpie to make a line before cutting the old line. It will help line things up if you need to check something...
• Fuel line connection check - heads up!
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Tue, 23 May 2006 12:58:03 -0300
  ...I replaced my lines in 2004 with the kit from Van Again that come with ABA stainless steel fuel line clamps...very nice clamps...
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 20:33:56 -0800
  ...And as ken said, using compression sleeve junctions is never kosher in brake lines. If you end up making a line yourself and need...
• Re: fuel lines: if it ain't broke
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 4 Oct 2009 21:00:34 -0500
  ...Got the GoWesty fuel line kit - HOWEVER - I'm > re-thinking an entire fuel line replacement job. I got the little plastic > bugger out...
• Re: Power Steering lines replacement (was: Got Shifter Bushings?)
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 5 May 2010 08:32:18 -0400
  ...Thanks for the link, replacing those lines looks a project that > I might want to do this summer. After I do the gas tank...
• Re: 86 syncro rear brake lines
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 29 Nov 2008 15:42:49 -0800
  ...86 syncro rear brake lines > How is the best way to gain access to the rear brake lines above the > transmission? > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > + To unsubscribe from...
• Re: copper *brake* lines
  Historical mailing list - Berry Kercheval
  Sun, 19 Nov 1995 22:02:01 PST
  ...I have a source for OEM metal (yes, copper) lines for > about $5 each. My understanding is that so-called "copper" brake lines are...
• Re: Cracked gas line
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 23 Apr 2001 14:00:18 -0400
  ...Apparently that wonderful plastic gas line that runs through the frame rail to the fuel injection let go, resulting in a full tank of...
• Question adding BEHR front AC to existing rear AC
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 15 Jun 2005 18:16:00 -0400
  ...Since the BEHR unit has its own internal evaporator wouldn't the AC line just T off of the existing lines coming out of...
• Re: Line-X and Mythbusters
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Fri, 4 Nov 2011 19:03:11 -0700
  Nope, Linux isn't crash-proof but it certainly helps. :) > They confirmed that the Line-X "helps" in crashes but isn't crash-proof.
• Re: gimmie some opinions
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Oct 1994 07:16:27 -0400 (EDT)
  Ok, I'll bite...the subject line sounds vaguely like a line from an old Rodney Dangerfield routine... "Ok, and you're ugly too...
• Friday humor-short part 2
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 21 Feb 1997 15:15:41 -0400
  Q: What do you call 12 rabbits in a line going backwards? A: A receding hare line. Rob becida@gtii.com '86 Syncro GL
• spray bed liner on propane tank?
  Historical mailing list - Justin & Gia
  Mon, 14 May 2007 14:46:21 -0700
  check the archives with minimal results soooo............. has anyone used bed liner on their propane tanks? any issues? better than paint? thanks justin
• Re: Lessons Learned
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 27 Sep 2021 15:53:16 -0400
  ...I also wrapped some duct tape around the line where it is near the wheel, not to fix the line but to make it...
• Vacuum lines info
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 10 May 2022 08:27:23 -0400
  ...although the vacuum lines may not be the cause of my 84 running problems they do look and feel tired compared to the other...
• overheating
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Sun, 21 Jan 2001 15:49:24 -0800
  ...My observations show me that there are independant coolant lines that go to the front and rear heater cores. Also, the large coolant line...
• Re: Replacing steel brake lines with copper alloy?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 2 May 2005 14:29:38 EDT
  ...but I'd like to find out if anyone has real-world experience with this, or any other rust-free solution for brake lines...
• Re: braided SST brake lines
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Mon, 19 Apr 1999 10:18:41 -0700
  I would think that if the inside diameter is the same then there shouldn't be any problem with using stainless brake lines. How...
• Power Steering Pump - high pressure line
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 9 Sep 2006 16:14:43 -0500
  Looks like I am gong to have to replace the high pressure line that comes off the power steering pump. I can't get...
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 22:58:53 -0500
  ...The line pressure will exceed it's limits in a panic brake situation, most likely. robert feller wrote: > Gang, > > Just to answer my curious...
• Re: Spring Cleaning an Air-cooled Motor
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 20 Mar 2003 16:21:13 -0600
  There are a few things to consider in replacing your fuel lines; 1) The Vanagon fuel pump can deliver 100 psi. 2) Replace fuel...
• Re: new years resolution - continue to own a non-burnt van
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 08:14:06 -0600
  ...I have heard about how low the quality of replacement lines can be, and how some clamps cut into the lines. I wish to...
• Re: WTB Westy gas line floor plate
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 13 Feb 2004 12:09:17 -0700
  Well, it just looks like a piece of sheet metal screwed to the bottom of the floor, with rubber grommets where the lines go...
• Re: Part locater
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 2 Feb 2009 17:12:02 -0800
  ...Does anyone know > who of our lovely online dealers sell the metal brake lines for the > Vanagon? I've looked through CIP,Vanagain,Van...
• Re: Braided Steel Flexible Brakelines
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 21:43:50 -0700
  ...I had heard that the reason that the SS lines don't get DOT approval is because the SS part of the line prevents...
• Re: Redux on the Gas Return line bypass
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 3 May 2010 16:07:24 -0700
  ...Redux on the Gas Return line bypass > Can someone send me via pmail the subject line or link for the return > gas line bypass...
• Gas Tank vent leak repair with tank installed 91 Carat.
  Historical mailing list - mark keller
  Sat, 6 Dec 1997 12:42:54 -0400
  ...Once you remove the A/C line support bracket and move the A/C hoses out of the way, My vent line broke at...
• Re: disconnect brake line to remove caliper?
  Historical mailing list - Vanman
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 07:39:24 -0800
  ...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: Cohline fuel line failure
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 May 2006 17:22:31 EDT
  ...i installed NAPA brand fuel line hose on a chevy caprice and 6 months later it was cracked. the stuff is downright dangerous. the...
• Re: 7mm or 8mm fuel line?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Jul 2008 10:30:40 -0400
  ...7mm or 8mm fuel line? I'm going to replace my fuel lines in my '85 Vanagon Westfalia soon, and I've seen mention...
• '88 Fuel line size
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 31 Mar 1996 13:16:48 +0000
  After tracing all the lines, I finally found the source of gas small on my '88 - the hose from fuel pump to filter. During...
• Re: Vacuum System Parts on 1.9 - "Y's" and Constrictors...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 14 Oct 2014 13:43:19 -0400
  ...in the control line to the charcoal canister flush valve; the distributor line (I think it's actually the retard line but I don...
• Re: 5/16" High Pressure Fuel Lines OK?
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Fri, 29 Dec 2006 00:20:23 -0500
  ...Anybody ever do a conversion? What about using copper tubing, as is made for ice maker installation and the like, for vacuum lines? You...
• Fuel line size
  Historical mailing list - Michael T. DeLessio
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 14:18:04 -0500
  Hello all, I am planning on replacing the fuel lines on my 84 westy (1.9). I hate to bring this topic up again...
• Re: Gypsy is gone...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 15 Dec 2004 15:22:56 -0800
  ...They >said ETKA showed a 5mm line but it's obviously much larger. >Hans >87 syncro vanaru > >
• Re: 11mm brake line wrench
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Thu, 11 Jul 2013 00:09:33 -0400
  I'm doing my lines (slowly) this month. Copper-nickel line was $27 for a 25' roll at my local Fisher/Federated, which was...
• Re: Vanagon fridge
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 15 Apr 2006 16:31:51 -0400
  Once you unhook the fridge propane line, you need to cap the line. The appropriate brass fitting should be at Home Depot in the...