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Re: Help Ordering Parts
Historical mailing list - Eric Giroux
Fri, 18 Aug 2000 13:19:06 -0400
...I assume I want to change the high pressure fuel >> lines, as well, if these are different from the fuel hoses. >> I see Ken...
Re: Fuel leak ruin trip to San Jose (FIRE HAZARD)
Historical mailing list - James R. Gilbert
Mon, 6 Apr 1998 20:39:31 -0400
...The fuel system has a fuel pump, I think, so the lines are under slight pressure when the car is running. A. ALWAYS keep...
Vanagons & Fuel Line Fires
Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
Sat, 2 Jan 1999 17:17:52 -0600
...fuel line should be good for what, maybe 15 years? I can understand clamps loosening up, but the integrity of the fuel line itself...
Re: Bypassing the FireStarter fuel line fitting - was t-stat discussion
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 6 Mar 2010 11:31:32 -0800
...The hard line as you call it, is a black plastic line coming from the fuel pump. You will find it right above the...
Re: A close call!
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Fri, 25 May 2007 21:14:03 -0400
...I have posted SO MANY TIME about fuel line replacement! i can NOT believe some of you are still driving with old/bad fuel...
Re: New fuel line disintegrates
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:52:43 -0500
...that job again -- who sells the *factory* fuel > line? I bought "OEM" german fuel injector line but clearly it was not > up to snuff...
Re: worm type fuel line clamps
Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:51:58 -0700
...replacing all of my fuel lines > > All advice that I've seen says to use clamps for fuel-injection hose, > and not the worm...
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...
Re: Another Burning Van!
Historical mailing list - Justin M. Mayrand
Mon, 1 Jun 2009 14:20:26 -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: CHECK FUEL LINES NOW!!!!!!!!!!
Historical mailing list
Fri, 14 Apr 95 01:18:27 -0400
Yup, I just replaced all my fuel lines in my '75 a couple of weeks ago. I got tired of the fumes and occasional...
Re: Cohline fuel line failure
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Mon, 22 May 2006 17:04:04 -0400
...if you have really old > fuel lines, REPLACE THEM. You can use 5/16" fuel hose from any auto parts > store. Just be sure...
Re: Throttle-on running issue
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 26 Jul 2019 16:41:05 -0700
...After much head scratching and searching I found a golf > tee stuffed into the inlet fuel line just ahead of the fuel pump. This...
Re: What next? ... GREMLINS STILL OCCUPY 80 CA VANAGON
Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
Fri, 31 Jan 1997 21:14:52 -0500
If the vehicle is fuel injected and the vapor line plugged, the chances are very good that the suction from the fuel pump will...
cow mags, platinums, Dansk exhaust
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Thu, 11 Apr 1996 09:40:41 CST6CDT
...BUT fuel line magnets DO have a legitimate use. they DO trap rust particles traveling thru the fuel lines that can clog injectors, make...
Re: fuel line replacement cost
Historical mailing list - Emily Goodin
Mon, 29 Mar 1999 12:24:16 -0700
...I do see on our bill that he charged $4.50 for the 3 fuel lines.... Emily Boulder, Colo. '89 Westy "Blauevogel" (bluebird) Steve...
Re: Fuel pump issue
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Mon, 25 May 2015 13:13:20 -0700
the fuel line before the filter is clogged.... either remove the fuel tank and clean it, replace all the hoses or for now blow...
Fuel Hose question
Historical mailing list - Dave Chameides
Wed, 16 Feb 2005 11:41:07 -0800
...id of the fuel hose that goes from the fuel filter to the engine (same as the return to tank line) in my 83...
Re: '86GL - fuel or ignition?
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Tue, 5 Sep 2006 12:43:25 -0400
Youcan pinch the fuel return line to see if you have low pressure. Spraying starting fluid into the afm can tell you the difference...
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...
good new fuel tank source?
Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
Fri, 20 Jul 2007 16:30:17 -0400
...I finally pulled the fuel supply line off the nipple on the tank and got a pitiful little dribble, even with the filler cap...
Re: '80 Westy - Fuel Line Replacement Time
Historical mailing list - David Maurio
Thu, 24 Jul 2003 12:19:31 +0000
...I want to renew the fuel > lines > > on my > > '80 Westy. I ordered the kit from Van-Again which apparently has enough > line > > and...
Re: Vanagon engine fire or mishap in Roanoke, Va
Historical mailing list - Mike South
Mon, 6 Dec 2010 11:26:52 -0600
...The problem with this as a counter-argument to the idea that it was fuel-line related is that it assumes a fuel-line...
Re: Shopping list or kit for Molotov fuel lines?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Wed, 3 Dec 2014 14:03:29 -0800
...Shopping list or kit for > Molotov fuel lines? > > Hm. No, I don't think I have braided lines here. Here's what I have...
Re: Smells like Gas
Historical mailing list
Mon, 2 Oct 95 11:38:25 PDT
...I used *real* hose clamps and fuel injection (hi-pressure) rubber lines. The ring main has lots of stubby little fuel lines that complete...
Re: Whew! Another set of Fuel Injector Hoses
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Sun, 8 Apr 2007 14:27:47 +0000
...The previous owner of my 90 Carat thought he was doing something good by replacing much of the fuel lines with NAPA high pressure...
Re: ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!!
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:27:39 -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: Plastic fuel line
Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
Sun, 2 Mar 2014 09:07:11 -0500
...I cut out the piece that had the hole and temporarily put a regular piece of fuel line between the 2 parts where the...
Re: Boston Bob Big Valve Update? Not really... (LONG)
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Wed, 16 Feb 2005 22:32:25 -0500
...I wanted to chime in that I had the >same problem as Chris with a leaking fuel line that went into a fuel >rail...
Re: Fuel Lines...my turn! And a replacement question.
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Tue, 24 May 2005 14:01:40 -0700
...ve been out. > Bus Depot also sells P/N N0180154, which is the slip on hose protector for > the fuel line. $3 per meter... >
Re: Gas pouring out when filling the tank
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 12 Dec 2010 08:09:46 -0500
...the vent lines from the fuel > expansion tank and the filler pipe are just kind of hanging loose :-( > > Are the lines the same hose...
Re: Did I buy the Right Vehicle? Am I hearing all the bad.
Historical mailing list - jimt
Wed, 25 May 2005 11:42:20 -0600
...I pulled mine when I did the first fuel line change on my van right after I got it. I try to only use...
Re: SAmba Ad
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 16 May 2012 15:19:36 -0700
...where a short hose ( about 2 inches long ) that goes from the forward end of the firewall fitting to the plastic fuel line coming...
Re: fuel lines: if it ain't broke
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 5 Oct 2009 02:21:34 -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: ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!!
Historical mailing list - Slloth
Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:06:25 -0700
Sounds like it may have been regular fuel lines used on fuel injection system? If it is a true "ALERT" please give all info...
Re: WHY? Engine fire totals my 81 Westy
Historical mailing list
Mon, 21 Sep 1998 12:52:51 EDT
...I've heard that there also may be known probs with the fuel supply lines and fuel tank. Thanks ... and don't leave home...
Re: Vacuum from Brake Booster?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 14 Jun 2005 11:48:50 -0400
...I > personally would tee off the fuel pressure regulator connection point > and run a separate line up, but I've already got the grill...
checking fuel system pressure
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Fri, 30 Jun 1995 14:53:20 CST6CDT
...get 3 feet of 1/4 fuel line and 2 hose clamps for same 3. use teflon tape and attach the hose barb to...
Fuel Pressure Too High?
Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
Tue, 8 May 2001 16:56:46 EDT
...the fuel pressure for me. His gauge read 39 psi with the vacuum line connected and 45 psi with the vacuum line disconnected. When...
Re: Fires
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:56:27 -0500
...etc. ) and purchase a fule line replacement kit. It will come with everything you need to replace the fuel lines. Also, there is a...
Subject: 80 Vanagon Fuel Pump Buzzing Saga - Fixed (?) but now bogging
Historical mailing list - David Boan
Sun, 3 Aug 2003 09:44:29 -0400
...I replaced the fuel pump, got the same noise, which was the pump straining to pump through a partially clogged line. Had to repalce...
Re: Water in the Gas Tank
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 30 May 2023 10:24:05 -0700
...the > crud that came out of my tank (and fuel line) separated into two phases in > my inspection bowl. What is troubling me now...
Re: source for spring clamps for fuel lines
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Mon, 12 Dec 2005 10:37:25 -0500
...source for spring clamps for fuel lines I'm looking for the spring clamps for replacing my fuel lines in the engine compartment. Not...
Re: fuel tank update
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:37:22 -0700
Spring clamp type! just like anywhere else in the fuel ring! Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU> wrote: Tonight, I removed the fuel tank...
Gas tank fuel lines
Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
Wed, 22 Sep 1999 18:03:32 -0400
...Basically, the braided cloth line connecting the plastic expansion tank and the hard plastic fuel lines was on its last legs and almost completely...
Re: Fuel line clamps-how to remove?
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Tue, 16 Jul 2002 08:09:59 -0400
...Fuel line clamps-how to remove? A fuel line from the top of the tank to the left expansion tank is leaking. How do...
Re: New owner questions
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 25 Nov 2012 09:35:38 -0600
---- JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > In my book - top of the list is fuel lines. I wouldn't take that sucker > out of the...
Replacing Fuel Lines on a 2.1...anybody got really good instructions?
Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
Thu, 25 Aug 2005 09:00:21 -0700
...I've been looking in the archives but can't track down the definitive procedure on replacing the fuel lines on my 1990. Anybody...
Fuel Line replacement w/gas in tank
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Mon, 8 Sep 2008 07:03:17 -0500
...Will be replacing fuel lines this weekend and have been keeping my tank nearly empty in expectiation. Would like to get some gas today...
Re: New fuel line disintegrates
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:18:40 -0500
Also -- anyone know if you can pull the return line off the tank if the tank is full without losing fuel? I have a...
Re: House calls for fuel lines change
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:24:11 -0700
...Those old and hard fuel >> lines >> are way overdue for replacement. It takes three hours and includes the >> German 7mm fuel lines and 100...
Re: fuel pump relief valve?
Historical mailing list - ROBERT O UELTZEN
Fri, 20 Jul 2007 14:20:37 -0700
...Admittedly, the fuel pressure regulation serves other purposes in addition to limiting fuel pressure to reduce damage to the fuel pump, connections, lines, etc...
Re: pinch the fuel line?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:59:04 -0400
...change out the little white fuel filter and wonder if it >is okay to pinch off the fuel line with Vise Grips or is...
diesel gas conversion - fifth day
Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
Sun, 5 May 2002 18:50:39 -0700
...However, on the Golf the fuel return line went into the fuel pump/filter/etc assembly whereas on the diesel it went back directly...
Replacing Fuel Lines
Historical mailing list - Blake Sartin
Mon, 17 Apr 2006 09:56:22 -0400
...This includes all of the tank seals (including the crossover tube) as well as all of the fuel lines on the engine. The fuel...
Re: Plastic fuel line part - replace with what?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Mon, 5 Jan 2009 13:37:02 -0500
...By the way Craig all of my fuel lines were replaced about 2 years ago - all inspect well and this is the first issue...
Re: Wrap exhaust pipes with fiberglass?
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:09:49 -0400
...Could you use preformed steel brake lines between two fuel rail blocks? You still would have the short hoses connecting the injectors though. Good...
Re: diesel fuel line
Historical mailing list
Thu, 21 Nov 1996 19:53:43 +0000
> While installing my rebuilt starter today, I noticed that the fuel line > between the fuel filter and the injector pump was cracked where it...
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: Fuel tank problem solving (Almost)
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 27 Mar 2018 12:26:05 -0400
...No gush of > pressurized fuel as I would expect, just a teaspoon or two from the engine > side of the line. Teaspoon or so...
Re: Does this look like a fuel leak?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:44:11 -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...