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Re: Brake line fittings
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:28:14 -0400
...If I didn't go cunifer, I'd go with > regular ole zinc plated (looks galvanized) lines. > > I'm sure YMMV > > John > > --- On Thu...
power steering lines(semi-long)
Historical mailing list - Paul Bucco
Mon, 20 Mar 2000 00:02:33 EST
...Are these dealer-only metal lines or can i have Frank make me rubber lines? What have you other folks done? I live on...
Gas Tank Removal
Historical mailing list - Scott Chen
Mon, 22 Sep 1997 18:10:15 -0400
I just finished replacing the gas tank fuel lines on my 84 Westfalia using the archive directions for Gas Tank Removal. A couple of...
Re: sad engine fire victim, 88 Wolfy
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 1 May 2008 19:42:06 -0500
...In his case right over the alternator.... > > -Craig > '85Gl > (New Fuel lines) > > On Thu, May 1, 2008 at 7:44 PM, Bill MacLachlan <billmacla...
Re: New owner questions
Historical mailing list
Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:16:11 -0800
...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: Replacing Fuel Lines
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Sat, 8 Mar 2008 11:49:57 EST
...I replaced my lines when the tank started to leak from the gaskets around the cross-over vent lines. I went with the fuel...
Re: Installing plat cat weekend fun...
Historical mailing list - jimt
Sat, 16 Apr 2005 12:52:04 -0600
...EJ22 > Vashon WA > For external lines that are exposed to the elements and corrosion I use the stainless lines. For internal I use the...
Re: Oil Cooler O Ring Procedure
Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
Sat, 24 Feb 2007 12:17:04 -0500
i do the second unless your lines have never been replaced, if thats the case its a good time to do a cooling sysytem...
Re: sad event/check your fuel lines
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Fri, 3 May 1996 15:40:11 -0700 (PDT)
And Stefan Ufer thus wrote: > > So all you bus owners out there, check your fuel lines and get a fire > extinguisher in your bus...
more steering with a kit
Historical mailing list - Joel Shortlidge
Mon, 26 Apr 1999 22:14:57 -0500
...long should it take? The lines off the pump are leaking to, where can I get new lines? Am I right, do I have...
Re: Steel brake lines, or "I'm coming to get you, Frank"
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Mon, 4 Oct 2004 12:44:45 +1300
>The guy at the first shop had to join two lines together because he did not have a long enough line to do it...
Re: Burnt Van Photos
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Fri, 6 Jul 2007 14:54:45 -0400
A good reminder to all to CHANGE those fuel lines!!! I don't think the little extinguishers in the Vanagon could put out an...
Subject: Follow up on fuel lines
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Fri, 19 Oct 2007 07:01:50 -0700
...Follow up on fuel lines (long) Just a follow up to an earlier post asking for prices from our __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of...
Re: how 2 block fuel lines ?
Historical mailing list - Michael Jarvis
Mon, 05 Feb 96 07:34:00 PST
I use a bolt of the correct size and the existing hose clamp. ----------
Evaporative Emission Canister? (re: Fuel Expansion Tank)
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Sun, 25 Aug 2019 08:15:04 -0700
...AND the plastic fuel lines from the fuel tank to the firewall: Shall I replace them with good quality continuous rubber fuel lines all...
Changing Fuel Lines and Clamps - in Canada
Historical mailing list - �ric Giroux
Thu, 21 Jun 2001 10:00:49 -0400
Folks, Everybody knows by now that replacing fuel lines is a safety measure, and that Ken Wilford sells a nice kit for that purpose...
Re: What Next? / FS: 1987 GL syncro, mine (sniff..)
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Sun, 4 Apr 2004 03:36:09 EDT
...1/ If the core is already in your hands, why not pinch off the lines and expend the extra 5 minutes to replace it...
Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Mon, 9 Jul 2007 22:50:40 +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: 88 fuel lines / exaust
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 24 Aug 2003 06:29:03 -0500
Hi Randy! When I replace the engine n my 88 GL I replaced ALL hoses in the engine compartment - both fuel and water lines...
Re: Frequency recommendation to replace Vanagon fuel gasoline lines
Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
Tue, 10 May 2016 18:42:28 -0400
...For clarification, is the BMW German 8 mm line SAE 30R9 specification? The 5 m line covers all the high pressure lines, including the...
85 van cooling lines
Historical mailing list - Jim Meade
Tue, 12 Sep 1995 18:33:16 -0500 (CDT)
...this is the large metal line which runs under the van from the radiator to the motor cooling lines. I bought two at a...
Re: Shift Problem after engine install?
Historical mailing list - Stuart Hutton
Wed, 11 Jan 1995 13:30:08 -0700 (MST)
...A while back, I bled the hydralic lines to the clutch which solved my problems for a while. I now have a rebuilt slave...
Turbodiesel vanagon conversion
Historical mailing list
Sun, 7 Apr 1996 23:05:10 -0600
...a 1986 diesel (hydraulic) block; any difficulty with oil return lines, oil feed lines or downpipe to muffler? 3.How important are the oil...
Re: EV oil filter relocation
Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
Tue, 16 Dec 1997 07:31:18 -0800
...Remote mounting just for reasons of service is not a good idea since it would introduce additional oil lines that could, can and do...
fuel line/ethanol question
Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
Tue, 2 Sep 2003 06:49:33 -0500
...Long trips Anyone have an idea of how much ethanol hastens degradation of fuel lines? I've heard it is not a good thing...
New member and PS question
Historical mailing list - Eric Cleland
Mon, 23 Feb 2004 10:18:33 -0500
...has busted Power Steering lines...How long can I drive it with the pump disconnected? I will get lines from Frank Condelli as I...
Thanks!
Historical mailing list - neil
Thu, 31 Aug 2006 20:51:21 -0400
...I just finished replacing all the engine fuel lines, new/used air intake boot, injector/manifold gaskets, complete tune up etc. After all was...
Re: fuel injector hoses, replacing
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Sat, 8 Dec 2007 10:49:57 EST
...Mine original lines held up beautifully over 17 years and 240k. I also used the slim pointed exacto blade to remove the old lines...
fuel fear
Historical mailing list - Richards, Andrew
Tue, 3 Jun 2008 15:30:47 -0700
...I'm intending to replace all fuel lines between the pump and injectors.....following Ben's lovely web page, of course. All in the...
Re: Burnt Van Photos
Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
Fri, 6 Jul 2007 16:03:00 -0800
Sounds like it's time for the periodic reminder that the original fuel lines on most of our Vanagons are old enough to buy...
Re: Successful day today with the Pittsburgh Vanagon Club
Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
Sun, 27 Nov 2011 19:57:11 -0800
...Both rear > parking brake > cables have been replaced, as well as 75% of the fuel lines > in the engine > bay (all but the feed...
Power Steering lines replacement (was: Got Shifter Bushings?)
Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
Tue, 4 May 2010 09:39:17 -0700
...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: ?! WHY VW FIRES !?
Historical mailing list
Thu, 6 Aug 1998 11:46:09 EDT
...The VW FI system/set-up makes use of cotton-braided rubber fuel lines that carry fuel under fairly substantial pressure (about 30 psi...
Re: Vanagon Winter Survival Kit Question
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:31:55 -0700
...I'd not expect the main tank to freeze but the lines seem at risk. I'll bet our Canadian and Alaskan friends will...
Propane: N. Am to Euro adaptors
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Tue, 4 Apr 2000 12:50:34 -0300
...With the propane tank and lines removed, will I need an adapter to connect the fridge and stove to a European propane tank (that...
How to reseal propane connection?
Historical mailing list - Alan Watts
Wed, 6 Jun 2001 14:08:42 -0500
...the regulator and the splitter box-thing (has the 2 gas lines coming from it). What's the best way to fix it? Should...
Re: vanagon Digest - 28 Sep 2001 - Special issue (#2001-1208)
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Sat, 29 Sep 2001 09:20:06 EDT
...replacing FI lines onn '87 Vanagon There is a good article on replacing all the fuel lines for '75-'79 bus in the archives...
Re: # archive search problems and tips
Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
Thu, 27 Dec 2001 01:38:36 -0800
Hey Tom, > > email program (actually a web mail service) > wrapping > > long lines, > > > (snip) I had a feeling something was missing, and indeed it came...
Re: Stainless Steel coolant lines
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:31:03 -0500
Doug Alcock <doug.alcock@GMAIL.COM> writes: > [...] my mechanic suggested that if there was any doubt about the > remaining staninless steel coolant lines that...
Another reminder to check your fuel lines
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Sun, 29 Sep 2013 02:27:53 -0700
http://mltnews.com/passengers-escape-injury-volkswagen-catches-fire-near-gateway-plaza-wednesday/
Re: cooling system pressure gauge..
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Tue, 29 Mar 2005 16:54:06 -0500
Daniel, How about taping off the heater core lines? Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/
Re: Engine Gas Lines/injectors Done, Still Stuttering!
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Tue, 17 Oct 2006 12:13:52 -0400
I suspect your throttle switch adjustment.How many miles on the vanagon?
Re: Fuel Lines Reminder
Historical mailing list - Slloth
Sun, 26 Oct 2008 20:13:04 -0700
Thanks for the story and the reminder John. This can't be mentioned enough. Thank you.
Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Tue, 10 Jul 2007 15:41:20 -0700
...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: [Syncro] Fuel Leak Found
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Sat, 5 Aug 2000 22:21:46 -0700
...You had best plan on replacing *all your hig pressure > fuel lines if they are all the same age. (i.e. aft of the...
6 guys and vanagon x-country
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:37:26 +0000
...Brake lines were done recently. The crimps on the electrical lines at the fuel pump (hanging, no metal mount) were not comforting. Unfortunately, I...
Re: Buying my first VW
Historical mailing list - Joel
Sun, 25 Aug 2002 21:07:08 -0500
...Stan Wilder wrote: > http://williamwareagency.com/forsale/stanvan/shapingup.htm > This should about do it. > Double check the fuel lines. > Double check the fuel...
Re: Coolant hose replacement question.
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 17 Jul 2015 13:14:53 -0700
Should be able to move compressor without removing the lines Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus > On Jul 17, 2015, at 12:54...
Re: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Wed, 27 Jun 2012 09:59:25 -0400
On 6/27/2012 5:41 AM, Frank Condelli wrote: > OK, here's the real story ! Those plastic lines, ABS plastic I > presume, ABS...
Re: Think I have sprung a leak in my powersteering lines! Need some guidance please.
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:49:36 -0700
...I had the lines replaced the fat & thin lines with copper > ones in 2007 I believe. I am noticing some red fluid around some...
Re: 88 fuel lines
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Tue, 26 Aug 2003 07:36:39 -0700
...88 fuel lines > > > > Ok, I have talked with Ken at Vanagain. He said that the kit that he has > is just for the lines...
fuel lines lead to removing intake?
Historical mailing list - Brian Workman
Mon, 21 Aug 2006 19:41:51 -0700
When redoing my fuel lines, I sheared off the bolt that holds the drivers side fuel injectors. I couldn't get the rest of...
Re: Fuel Lines Reminder
Historical mailing list - Hugo Varotto
Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:53:01 -0700
Is there a link somewhere the explains step by step (with pics preferable) how to change the fuel lines ? I'm worried about having...
Re: House calls for fuel lines change
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:17:20 -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: Successful day today with the Pittsburgh Vanagon Club
Historical mailing list - James Felder
Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:16:50 -0600
...Both rear parking brake > cables have been replaced, as well as 75% of the fuel lines in the engine > bay (all but the feed...
Re: Replacing copper propane lines
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sat, 30 Aug 2008 10:05:36 -0400
...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: Are Vanagons more fire oriented than any other old car?
Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
Thu, 14 Jan 1999 18:59:58 -0800
>>CIS injection systems typically have plastic lines that get brittle with age, and are also a problem. Stainless braided lines typically last forever. Joshua...
Re: Gas pouring out when filling the tank
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 12 Dec 2010 12:17:44 -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: Check those fuel lines!
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 8 Apr 2010 14:45:37 -0500
...PLEASE check those fuel > > lines, and replace the plastic firewall 'T' if you haven't already! (mine > > developed a leak at the T which...
Saw the Damage Today on MY EV
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Tue, 21 Sep 1999 17:37:44 -0400
...The area around the fitting is severely burnt while the rest of the fuel lines are intact. One of the lines that feeds the...