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• fuel lines, clamps
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Sat, 2 Jan 1999 14:31:20 -0800
  Malcolm's post regarding the danger of fuel lines reminds me of another issue. My 86/87 Syncro runs well with the original fuel...
• Re: Burnt Vanagon of the Week
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 12:00:23 -0500
  ...Chris On 3/4/06, Christopher <chris@miraiusa.com> wrote: > VGoners, > > Any idea how much it costs to replace fuel lines and the gaskets...
• Re: New Propane tank and Regulator Fitting
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 5 May 2006 21:45:21 -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: Vanagon engine fire or mishap in Roanoke, Va
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 6 Dec 2010 12:40:15 -0500
  ...So I would think that >paranoia-level attention to fuel lines is warranted in spite of the >fact that you can spray gasoline on...
• Re: Air-Lift Kit
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 11:25:42 -0500
  ...I installed the air lines independently because I have a Westfalia which carries more weight on the driver's side (cabinets, water tank, propane...
• Re: Fire Suppression Solutions
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 3 Aug 2004 16:06:18 -0500
  ...of failure - ESPECIALLY fuels line (No 1) and Coolant Lines (No 2) and Brake Lines (No 3). After those three in that order of...
• Re: Replacing Propane Regulator Advice?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:20:50 -0500
  At 12:05 PM 1/10/2010, Mister Tom wrote: >Per Mark Drillock advice I went to Home depot and bought flexible gas lines...
• Re: clutch hydraulics
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 23 Nov 2000 13:00:49 -0800
  ...Stuart jim&kim wrote: > > Is there a source for hydraulic lines for the vanagon clutch? I have just > replaced the master and slave(ignorant...
• Re: Changing the Westfalia Submersible
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 25 Jun 2004 21:57:05 -0700
  ...Hooked the > new pump and it runs!! > > Who know what is best to clean out the nasty old dusty lines? I used a combination...
• Another Vanagon Burns Up
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 30 Mar 2005 13:26:38 -0800
  ...She had the fuel lines replaced last year by.... Midas (gasp). Anyone else think they used the wrong type of fuel line? Or perhaps...
• Coolant flow question
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Mon, 23 May 2005 00:00:55 -0400
  ...Where does the front heater get it's coolant from? Is it pulled off of the coolant lines that go to the radiator, or...
• Poptop roof struts, stress lines in fiberglass roof
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 13:17:25 -0700
  Hi My fiberglass roof is showing some stress lines around the roof anchor bolts on the 2 sides where the roof raiser attaches.. I...
• Re: Reminders for Newbies (and a few Oldies as well)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 23 Mar 2007 10:32:30 -0600
  ...Disconnect battery before working on fuel lines under bus! ACHTUNG!" Tom B. -spark from energized electrical system can set YOU on fire also!
• Re: what happens when fuel lines burst
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 21:35:27 -0600
  Red hots, Get your red hots! ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 85 GL
• Re: leaks leaks and more leaks -
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 08:10:20 -0800
  ...Replace with new steel lines or upgrade to better flexible hydraulic lines with metric fitting, link below. dylan http://tinyurl.com/334soa ----- Original Message...
• Re: Lessons Learned
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 27 Sep 2021 15:53:16 -0400
  ...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: upgrading brakes in 83.5
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Fri, 15 Jun 2018 20:50:18 -0400
  If the rubber lines that connect to the cylinders or calipers are old, expansion can lead to loss or pressure as well. You can...
• Re: semi-OT: questions about carrying a canoe
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:52:37 -0500
  ...Two lines around the hull and one at the bow and one at the stern. > I believe 4 lines are especially important when carrying...
• Re: Buying my first VW
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 25 Aug 2002 11:19:57 -0500
  ...Double check the fuel lines. Double check the fuel lines. Double check the fuel lines. Double check the fuel lines. Stan Wilder On Sun...
• Re: Fuel lines, one more time, was: Congrats! Check it out...was: NEW OWNER!!
  Historical mailing list - mike and becky
  Mon, 19 Oct 1998 23:19:47 -0400
  ...If you are uncertain of the age > of your fuel lines, buy some of the REAL cotton covered VW hose tomorrow, > and replace them...
• Re: fuel lines: if it ain't broke
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 4 Oct 2009 20:38:38 -0400
  ...The lines appear o.k. and I fear messing something up in > finishing this job (never pulled an injector before). Any thoughts out > there...
• Re: Leaky diesel
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Sun, 24 Nov 2002 20:37:17 -0500
  ...I'd first check the fabric covered fuel lines between the #1 injector and the fuel pump, as well as the lines between each...
• fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Sat, 4 Jan 2003 08:04:12 -0800
  ...I am in the process of replacing my fuel lines on my 1987 Vanagaon with 2.1 and would like to hear form you...
• Re: Nobody wants air cooled! (Was Re: in the year 2015......)
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 12:03:28 -0500
  ...You can start here - 81 Westy for sale - rebuilt engine, all top components, sunbrella 3-window canvas, fue lines done, stainless tell clamps, vent...
• Re: Film of oil all over back hatch
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 00:08:14 -0500
  ...The next easiest thing I'd check would be the AC lines (if you have AC). These run up behind the cabinets. Since the...
• cheap fuel pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 13 May 1998 09:59:24 -0700
  ...Before attaching (and unattaching) the gauge to the fuel lines, you must depressure the fuel lines. There are various ways to do this. On...
• Re: Shopping list or kit for Molotov fuel lines?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 3 Dec 2014 14:34:21 -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...
• Gas line double check needed
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 24 Aug 2016 20:05:19 -0400
  I’m feeling a little silly here but need a double check on the position of my evaporation tank gas lines. Here is what...
• Propane tank--flexible line?
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Thu, 5 Jun 2014 20:27:22 -0500
  ...I had to shorten the copper lines. But we ran into a problem with one that stripped or something in the flaring tool and...
• Re: collant pipes (was gas tank and straps)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 09:06:58 -0800
  On Mar 8, 2011, at 8:28 AM, Gregg Carlen <gregg.carlen@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > In regards to marine coolant lines as a replacement...
• Re: Hoses on fuel injectors
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 7 Sep 2001 08:14:51 -0700
  ...who said anything about using it near open gas lines? i'm crazy, not stupid, meester. you take the injectors inside, let them air...
• fuel lines from Troutman for diesel-gas conversion
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Thu, 12 Dec 2002 12:32:28 -0800
  ...I'm getting some new CIS fuel lines made up by Troutman (located near me in Temecula, CA - found the info on Tom Carrington...
• Needed: clutch slave cylinder lines for 87
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Tue, 18 Feb 2003 12:16:50 -0500
  I need the 2 short fluid lines for the clutch slave on my 87 GL 4 speed 2WD. Anyone out there want to sell...
• Re: Off topic but fun, Wife saves the car engine
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Wed, 18 Dec 2024 08:53:06 -0800
  ...I started up the Westy and inspected the fuel lines closely with a flashlight, taking care not to get anything caught in the fan...
• Re: Replacing copper propane lines
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:21:50 -0700
  ...Replacing copper propane lines >> >> I'm going to replace the service valve on my tank, and want to >> replace the >> propane copper lines while...
• Re: Coolant thoughts wanted
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 6 Nov 2022 13:16:37 -0500
  Hi Mark, My oil cooler is the Dennis Haynes in front of radiator so no coolant lines for that. Any tips on other areas...
• Re: Air Conditioning Question (NOT conversion related)
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Thu, 30 Aug 2007 23:38:38 -0400
  ...Also, even if they are steel connectors on the hard lines, once you tweek them they will never be the same again. You would...
• haiku/tanka
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Fri, 23 Sep 94 13:15:10 CDT
  haiku (high-koo) <gesundheit!> an unrhymed japanese verse form of three lines containing 5, 7, and 5 syllables respectively; also a poem of this...
• Re: fuel lines; the injector side
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Jun 1999 21:36:27 EDT
  ...for a long time, the next time you replace your fuel lines you won't need new clamps. Ken Wilford Van-Again John 3...
• Re: Another Vanagon Burns Up
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 31 Mar 2005 17:34:47 GMT
  Can someone tell me the best method for replacing the short little fuel lines to the injectors? On my air-cooled van, I cut...
• Fuel Tank Grommets/Plastic Pieces
  Historical mailing list - Randy Nunes
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 07:59:46 -0700
  After reading all the emails about burnt up Vanagons, and Benny's constant nagging about fuel lines and the smell of gas permeating throughout...
• Was fuel leak? Now: appropriate route for fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Sat, 2 Feb 2013 15:23:00 -0500
  ...How did you all arrange the lines after you replace them? With the exception of the plastic fire starter joint delete I ran everything...
• Idle speed an A/C
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 05:26:08 -0700
  ...I have recenlty repaired or replaced the TB switch, temp sensor 2, injectors, vacuum lines, and cleaned grounds. It seems to run beautifully most...
• Fuel Rails ?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Sep 1995 18:52:51 +1000 (EST)
  VW Australia has just recalled all '90,'91,'92 and '93 Transporters to have fuel lines , rails and injectors replaced. They give the reason...
• Re: What else to do while I-4 conversion is being done
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 20 Jan 2003 11:57:51 -0700
  (depending on what I-4 you are installing, you might consider Van-again's fuel rail kit.) The short rubber fuel lines, that go...
• Re: coolant lines
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 23 Apr 2004 09:49:32 EDT
  ...I've been using it successfully for years to fix the rusted out coolant lines on the 1.9 Vanagons. Cheers, Frank Condelli >> Wow...
• Re: Question adding BEHR front AC to existing rear AC
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 15 Jun 2005 19:09:46 -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...
• Clutch Hydraulics Problem
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 16:35:26 -0700
  ...I thought there was air in the lines, but no change after all clutch and brake lines bled with pressure bleeder. No leaks at...
• Re: No fuel pressure options?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 31 Oct 2013 13:43:51 -0500
  ...lines. > It's a contiuously circulating fuel system . > Just cycle the key several times to pre-run the fuel pump and fill the > lines...
• Re: moaning, steering rack and me
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 10 Dec 2016 20:15:55 +0000
  You mean brake lines? Had twin pot front discs put in and rear discs as well so all the lines should be good. On...
• Vac lines on a 79 Westie?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Murray
  Thu, 07 Mar 1996 22:02:23 +2910
  ...What's the collective wisdom on the vacuum lines on a ACL type 79 liter? Got the wiring back in place, but none of...
• Re: Living the Compleat Vanagon Experience.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:55:34 EDT
  ...The lines were so rusted they basically fell out, except for the connector ends. Putting all those lines back up there with their myrid...
• Fuel Tank Fuel line De-briefing Hope it helps someone.
  Historical mailing list - Adam Thacker
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 06:30:26 -0400
  ...Previously I didn't really take the words of caution from the list about the fuel lines perishing but on my van pretty much...
• Re: They needed new fuel lines..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:10:23 -0800
  ...They needed new fuel lines.. >A wrecking yard is parting this one out. Engine fire. > > http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/2702322336.html > > > > > Rob...
• Leaky rear hatch????
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Woten
  Thu, 15 May 2003 13:25:12 -0500
  ...I did find one spot of seam rust on the inside of the roof where the A/C lines go into the ceiling, but...
• Re: New fuel line disintegrates
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 1 Nov 2008 18:32:34 -0400
  Five years ago I replaced the fuel lines on my '84 7 passenger with that in Vanagain's kit and reused the old sleeves...
• Does this look like a fuel leak?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Krogh
  Thu, 31 Jan 2013 08:40:43 -0500
  ...Last summer I hired a work-from-his-house vanagon-only mechanic to do some basic repairs - brake lines, brakes, shocks, gas tank breather...
• Re: Replacing copper propane lines
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:15:12 -0700
  ...Replacing copper propane lines > > I don't think I'm quite brave enough to run the fuel lines.. if only > because > there will only...
• Re: Does this look like a fuel leak?
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:49:30 -0600
  ...I replaced both hard lines with fuel injector line. On Thu, Jan 31, 2013 at 7:40 AM, Peter Krogh <peter@peterkrogh.com> wrote...
• Re: Evaporative Emission Canister? (re: Fuel Expansion Tank)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Mon, 26 Aug 2019 06:26:03 -0400
  How many feet do you buy to replace all the lines? <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm...