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• Re: ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 08:17:48 -0500
  ...I would like to know if this was > > "Fuel injection" hose or just "Fuel" hose and what the SAE specifications > > were. Please be complete...
• fuel expansion tank hose
  Historical mailing list - brett rueff
  Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:08:47 +0000
  ...Anyone know the specs on that expansion tank hose? Seems quite hard and plastic like. Not the same as the other fuel line hoses...
• Re: Fuel clamps, fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sat, 20 Apr 2002 22:49:33 -0700
  ...Maybe the #8 for the 5mm ID hoses? http://www.ultimategarage.com/abaprice.html I'm actually still trying to find 12mm fuel hose...
• Re: New fuel line disintegrates
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 11:55:07 -0500
  ...Fuel or fuel vapor is migrating to > the surface of the hose. In the hose sections that are exposed to air, > this evaporates away...
• Re: Fuel line sheath / casing
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 05:16:50 -0700
  ...I am leaning toward replacing my > hoses with the knitted / braided cloth FI hose instead of the more > expensive > nylon fuel injection hose and...
• Re: Whew! Another set of Fuel Injector Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 8 Apr 2007 10:46:38 -0400
  ...Less than 2 years later the replacement hose was worse than the original stuff was that I replaced. I ordered Ken's fuel line...
• Re: Hose on Fuel Injectors - replaceable?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 13:05:02 -0400
  I removed my hoses at the fuel injectors by carefully cutting them out using a #11 exacto. This allowed me to reuse the original...
• Re: Hose on Fuel Injectors - replaceable?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 12:42:12 -0500
  ...Hose on Fuel Injectors - replaceable? I removed my hoses at the fuel injectors by carefully cutting them out using a #11 exacto. This allowed...
• Re: Fuel Line leaks?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 20:17:26 -0600
  ...FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Potential Number Of Units Affected : 358000 Summary: THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTION...
• 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: 7mm braided coolant hose, overflow to pressure
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 24 Jul 2015 21:40:04 +0000
  http://www.vanagain.com/shop/fuel-hose-n0203571/ http://www.pacificcustoms.com/hosen203571.html http://www.germanautoparts.com/Hardware/Hose/Fuel   To name a...
• Re: Fuel hose protector
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 09:36:50 -0700
  ...Fuel hose protector Van Café has it, but they say it only fits over 7mm hose, not the larger hose they now sell: http...
• Question about fuel hose
  Historical mailing list - BM2AM
  Sun, 24 May 1998 23:19:58 EDT
  ...I just replaced all the rubber fuel lines. I used regular fuel hose from NAPA. I was under the impression that because the Digijet...
• Re: fuel hose sleeve alternative?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:46:15 -0500
  I got all my fuel line replaced, again, this time with the better hose and the nylon sleeving I found. Here's a photo...
• Re: Another fuel line question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 05:25:08 -0500
  The black plastic part in question is called the fuel rail. And YUP! Any hose/line carrying fuel is part of the system that...
• Re: fuel hose sleeve alternative?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon DougF
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 16:44:42 -0800
  Nice job! Impressive replacement, it looks like you also replaced the short hoses off the fuel injectors as well. Who has the factory crimp...
• Re: Fuel hose protector
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 09:24:29 -0700
  ...Fuel hose protector Hi to all, I used to buy that light grey plastic hose from Bus Depot, but I was told the other...
• Re: ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!!
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 13:50:44 -0400
  ...ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!! > > I bought a bunch of fuel injection hose from one of "our" online vendors. > The FI hose becomes...
• Re: Need referral to replacing short FI hose (between injectors and fuel rail)
  Historical mailing list - Martine Boudreault
  Mon, 12 Sep 2005 21:51:07 -0400
  ...Need referral to replacing short FI hose (between injectors and fuel rail) Hi, I am trouble finding tips/references for replacing the short FI...
• Re: Gas question, seriously folks
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 22:03:37 -0800
  ...Absolutely! One of the first jobs upon acquiring my '88 Westy was to change the fuel hoses. I used the Gates 5/16" Ethanol...
• Re: What is it?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 1 Aug 2015 21:37:36 -1000
  ...This was obviously > due to a slightly loose clamp. > (much like a radiator hose clamp replacement, I should have re-checked all > fuel hose...
• Check your fuel line hose clamps!
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:19:53 -0400
  ...Check your fuel line hose clamps! To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com I know this is kind of beating a dead horse, but: I was...
• Re: fuel line replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sat, 23 Dec 2000 13:31:18 -0600
  The Vanagain kit only has enough fuel hose for inside the engine bay. Plus an extra foot or so for odds and ends. From...
• Re: ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 16:31:44 -0400
  ...I would like to know if this >>> > was >>> > "Fuel injection" hose or just "Fuel" hose and what the SAE >>> > specifications >>> > were. Please be complete...
• Black Nylon Fuel Return Hose Kink. Opinions? PICS.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:13:21 -0800
  ...Shameful! ;^) I think that when re-routing fuel hoses, or fine tuning fuel hose position and length during my engine swap (air cooled to...
• Re: Fuel hose diagram
  Historical mailing list - benoit
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 23:42:34 -0400
  ...Fuel hose diagram > >I have work pretty hard on that section, i'm sure it can help you, i hope. > >http://www.benplace.com...
• Re: preventative maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 30 Apr 2016 12:48:40 -0700
  I"d think miles put on since then (heat cycles/exposure to fuel hoses) would be the larger factor in terms of hose wear...
• Re: Kombi on fire
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 06 Oct 95 08:55:37 CDT
  ...on the other hand, fuel injection requires a stronger hose ... so maybe it's not as likely to break. but even these stronger hoses...
• Re: fuel line kits
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Mon, 15 Nov 2004 22:17:30 -0600
  A Fuel Line kit? You mean a length of enough hose to get the job done--cut it at your own risk. Metric HD...
• Re: ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 11:40:29 -0700
  ...I would like to know if this >> > was >> > "Fuel injection" hose or just "Fuel" hose and what the SAE >> > specifications >> > were. Please be complete...
• Re: Fuel lines (injector hoses)
  Historical mailing list - Slloth
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:15:24 -0700
  ...is the "Fuel Injection Clamp? I bought a kit from Van Cafe and it came with a bunch of blur hose clamps and two...
• Re: Don't waste your money. Fuel Line's - Filters etc to prevent leaks?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 09:07:15 -0800
  ...It makes for a pretty leak resistant system with only 3 rubber fuel hoses in the engine compartment. There's one high pressure hose...
• Re: Tips and Tricks Request - Change fuel hose from tank to pump
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 12 Oct 2013 07:43:20 -0400
  ...did you actually find 11 mm fuel hose at your FLAPS? On Fri, Oct 11, 2013 at 6:54 PM, JRodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com...
• Need referral to replacing short FI hose (between injectors and fuel rail)
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 16:14:35 -0500
  Hi, I am trouble finding tips/references for replacing the short FI hose between injector and fuel rail. Anyone out their with experience with...
• Re: ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!!
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:27:39 -0400
  ...ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!! I bought a bunch of fuel injection hose from one of "our" online vendors. The FI hose becomes...
• Check your fuel line hose clamps!
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:10:54 -0700
  ...Obviously the fuel line compressed over time and the (screw type) hose clamps were not able to do their job. A half turn with...
• Re: I'm a newbie
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 24 Mar 2013 14:31:16 -0500
  Welcome aboard, Rocky!! Since the vehicle is unknown to you - the first thing you want to do is replace ALL the fuel hose in...
• Re: Using American hose clamps on fuel injector hoses ok?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 12 Jan 2013 21:06:47 -0800
  ...http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/fuel-hose/clamp-5mm-(carb)-fuel-hose-n245281 Just 5 days to Buses By The Bridge XVII...
• Re: Fuel tank problem solving (Almost)
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Mon, 26 Mar 2018 13:35:14 -0700
  ...I replaced the 8” 7mm ID hose at the return spigot, with new fuel line and stainless hose clamps. The engine fuel pressure return...
• Re: Van-Cafe fuel-line firewall adapter
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 29 Oct 2010 10:17:45 -0500
  John, I have eliminated this connection completely by running the hose under the firewall directly to the fuel line from the pump. I split...
• Re: 1987 Westy Return Fuel Line hose
  Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
  Sat, 10 Apr 2010 13:12:21 +0100
  I am planning to replace all 19887 Westy fuel system hoses. Can anyone inform me about exact inside diameters of return line hoses. Help...
• Re: Looking for VW-to-NAPA hose link
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 18 Oct 2005 12:24:41 -0500
  ...Be sure you're getting FUEL INJECTION line and not just regular fuel line. Try to buy quality name brand FI hose from NAPA...
• Re: Tips and Tricks Request - Change fuel hose from tank to pump
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 12 Oct 2013 05:52:39 -0700
  I haven't followed the whole thread, but golf tees are handy stoppers when working on fuel hoses. I have a few in all...
• Fuel leak / replacing hoses
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Tue, 14 Nov 2023 03:21:53 +0000
  Started my Vanagon after it sitting for a while and noticed a fuel leak.If I'm replacing the fuel hoses, I don't...
• Re: 88 GL - Fuel Hose Inside Diameter
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 16 Jun 2014 12:49:13 -0700
  ...88 GL - Fuel Hose Inside Diameter Anyone know off-hand the ID of the fuel hose that connects the tank to the pump, the...
• fuel line replacement 85gl
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 07:53:16 -0800
  ...fuel line replacement from the gas tank to the end of the fuel filter, what a great idea seems whoever did the hosed from...
• Re: ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 14:15:26 -0700
  ...I would like to know if this > was > "Fuel injection" hose or just "Fuel" hose and what the SAE > specifications > were. Please be complete...
• Re: Correct evap/vent hose?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 17 Apr 2021 09:48:31 -0400
  Try your local auto parts store for Fuel Injection hose of the correct inside diameter. Chris Wysłane z iPhone'a > Wiadomość napisana przez Alex...
• Re: source for spring clamps for fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 11 Dec 2005 10:45:15 -0500
  If you are concerned about screw type clamps digging into fuel lines hoses you can get screw hose clamps with a flat surface that...
• Re: Evaporative Emission Canister? (re: Fuel Expansion Tank)
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 25 Aug 2019 22:25:41 -0600
  ...rubber fuel lines all the way > to the engine compartment? IMHO > Absolutely YES ~ 1 Continuous Length of High Pressure (225PSI) Fuel Injection Hose is...
• Re: Fuel Hose Adapter Part #?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 12:53:40 -0700
  ...On my 85, there is a small hose (5mm?) from the tank to the > adapter, a large diameter hose to the fuel pump, than...
• fuel rail/line recall?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 14 Jun 2004 18:50:19 -0500
  ...The fuel hose attached to the fuel distribution rail on the engine may shrink beyond the clamp force of the fuel hose clamps, allowing...
• Re: burning van
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Mon, 1 Jun 2009 12:57:32 -0700
  Hi Mia Here are a few resources for replacing fuel hoses. Also, you may want to search the vanagon archives. Since your van is...
• Re: Gas question, seriously folks
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 14 Dec 2013 14:08:00 -0800
  ...Rusty clamps, OEM type of collar that "permanently" connects the fuel hose to the injector. This could indicate original hoses (I doubt these were...
• Fuel Hose Adapter Part #?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 07:27:07 -0800
  My Vanagon, 85 1.9l Automatic California, has a small diameter hose running from the fuel tank, meeting a plastic adapter which connects to...
• Re: Fuel Line Replacement Kits Galore!
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 18 Aug 2017 15:44:53 -0400
  Gates hose is not good. It is never the correct size either. So the multi fuel hose that some folks on thesamba harp about...
• Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT O UELTZEN
  Sun, 25 Nov 2007 18:10:26 -0800
  The problem with sticking the hose in the temporary fuel tank or beaker of gas is that the fuel pressure regulator is returning unused...
• Re: Fuel filters
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 12:39:37 -0700
  ...Probably the better deal is just the one large metal round can fuel filter , and use brass hose adapters and fittings or whatever ( that...
• How long is long enough!
  Historical mailing list - Joe Hunt
  Sat, 8 Aug 1998 00:28:10 EDT
  ...year old fuel hose during the procedure.? Is the vent hoses exactly the same as the rest of the fuel line hoses? Thanks , Joe...
• Re: fuel lines replacing
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 23:00:13 -0500
  ...to remove the short hoses from the fuel injectors: I was advised to use a >hacksaw or Dremel tool to cut the (impossible to...