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• Re: Replacing Fuel Hose
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Wed, 4 Apr 2007 16:22:56 -0400
  ...The guy asks me if it was fuel injection hose and I said yes. He told me that I needed special fuel injection hose...
• Re: ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:59:25 -0700
  ...of fuel injection hose from one of "our" online vendors. >> The FI hose becomes soft, swells, separates and starts leaking. My hoses >> have been...
• Re: Gas odor after fill-up => More possibilities
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 19 Jul 1998 14:44:09 -0700
  ...gaskets and hoses is that rather than using the cloth-coverd VW hose for the vent lines, I used fuel-injection hose and clamps...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Tue, 1 Nov 2016 20:37:35 +0000
  ...1990 2.1L WBXManual TransmissionShoebox Electronix 8691V ECU MonitorGood BatteryGood StarterGood Cranking SpeedGood GroundsNew Fuel Lines and HosesGood Cold Starting (Starts Immediately)No Other...
• Re: what else to replace along with head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 23:57:23 -0600
  ...The fuel injection hoses are a "must" replacement to ensure against fire, which has take the life of a number of vanagons. I also...
• About Oetiker Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 24 Aug 2023 22:04:38 +0000
  ...So, for Fuel Injection hoses, it's my "opinion" those smooth sided screw clamps are a superior design (obviously not the slotted worm-drive...
• Re: Gas question, seriously folks
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 22:29:17 -0600
  ...effect older > types of fuel injection rated hose. Not knowing details (i.e. your > recent install of new hoses) was suggesting this as a...
• Re: starting
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 17:56:37 -0500
  ...With Fuel Injection you should not need to even touch the gas pedal. Stan Wilder 83 Air Cooled Westfalia On Mon, 24 Jun 2002...
• Re: What is it?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 1 Aug 2015 23:52:47 -0700
  ...Lots of vacuum hoses and devices ( you should see a pre-fuel > injection Calfiornia Rabbit sometime ..like 20+ vacuum hoses ) .. > > it became a Federal...
• Re: coolant
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:06:10 -0700
  ...a better 'real' fuel injection hose clamp..ideally band type with screw on the side. it's not in the hoses so much .. it...
• Re: Specs of hoses? pressure and temperature
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 24 Apr 2001 16:05:55 -0400
  At 10:39 AM 4/24/2001, Dave M wrote: >Does anyone know the specs required for the Vanagon coolant and fuel >hoses? That...
• Re: 1987 Westy Fuel Line hoses inside diameters
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 11 Apr 2010 09:56:11 -0400
  ...All other fuel system hoses in the engine compartment . The hoses are all shown as N 903 397 02 (fuel hose, 56 cm long...
• Re: vanagon questions to the folks that know
  Historical mailing list - tbill
  Sat, 10 May 1997 04:43:49 -0500
  ...a slightly larger engine (2.1l > vs 1.9l) with a different fuel injection system and improved routing for > the coolant pipes and hoses. >
• Re: New fuel line disintegrates
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 10:31:24 -0500
  Ed McLean <email99@BELLSOUTH.NET> writes: > The problem with the "goo" coming out of the heat sleeves on Vanagon > fuel injection lines might be...
• Re: Fuel line sheath / casing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:30:43 -0400
  ...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: 85gl gas leak near starter
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 31 Jan 2009 17:16:26 -0800
  ...I don't especially recommend 'just replacing hoses' ........IF you get the REAL right , genuine fuel injection hose, of very high quality, of the...
• Unable to Idle
  Historical mailing list - Craig
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 16:37:45 -0700
  ...able to idle? Another thing I tried was to coat the fuel injection seals with a thin coating of hylomar sealant. The seals are...
• WHY? Engine fire totals my 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Jones
  Mon, 21 Sep 1998 00:43:03 EDT
  ...Are there known problems with fuel system hoses, components? 3. I've heard that there also may be known probs with the fuel supply...
• Fuel Injection Pressure Regulator on '81 aircooled
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Thu, 9 Mar 2000 09:58:59 -0500
  ...I recently replaced all fuel hoses inc. on top of project van gas tank. My symptom: I put key in ignition, turn to activate...
• Re: About Oetiker Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 24 Aug 2023 23:02:02 +0000
  ...So, for Fuel Injection hoses, it's my "opinion" those smooth sided screw clamps are a superior design (obviously not the slotted worm-drive...
• Re: Need help with hose from therm to radiator
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Sun, 22 Sep 2002 12:36:02 -0400
  ...Also, anything I should know about before replacing my fuel injection line? just be sure to buy ONLY reinforced fuel-injection rated hoses! it...
• Fuel Injection - help with hoses
  Historical mailing list - David L. Leigh
  Tue, 4 Jun 1996 12:05:46 +0000
  ...sort of temp sensor, or (fuel?) pressure release valve. Any hints? Also, where do the distrubutor's vaccuum hoses connect to? Specifically, this engine...
• Fuel hoses-getting the "right stuff"
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 19:55:06 -0500
  ...Fuel system failures usually occur at the hoses where they connect, but on the Vanagon, those plastic manifolds near the injectors can be a...
• WTB: Complete Fuel injection system for 1982 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 10:43:27 -0400
  ...1982 Vanagon work truck would be much happier running L-Jet fuel injection than the dual weber carbs it's wearing now. The lack...
• Re: Fireworks for the Fourth-in my engine bay
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 17:50:57 -0700
  ...hope you get your EFI hoses and injectors figured out ! btw.. I just looked at a freshly purchased fairly fancy wbxr westy .. the fuel...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Tue, 1 Nov 2016 22:33:17 +0000
  ...1990 2.1L WBXManual TransmissionShoebox Electronix 8691V ECU MonitorGood BatteryGood StarterGood Cranking SpeedGood GroundsNew Fuel Lines and HosesGood Cold Starting (Starts Immediately)No Other...
• Re: Flame ON!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Tue, 21 Nov 2006 13:31:46 -0800
  ...The carb will also insure that the 45psi running thru the old hoses (thanks to fuel injection) is reduced to 2.5-3psi instead...
• Engine fire and replacing fuel line.
  Historical mailing list - Wil Barker
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 15:42:12 -0400
  ...for replacement, fuel injection high pressure hose blew out, and sprayed your hot engine with gasoline... change those hoses and rubber fuel lines!!!!!!!!!!!!!! oh...
• Re: Carb Conversion Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 1 Apr 2007 08:27:50 -0400
  ...try and figure out where everything goes for >fuel injection, even with the new hoses, wires, etc. > >So - if I carb this thing, (which...
• FW: [Syncro] 1.9L to 2.1L Swap
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Wed, 21 Jun 2000 10:38:53 -0400
  ...a complete 2.1L with fuel injection wiring harness and computer as well as all the coolant pluming ,hoses, manifold and all the other...
• Re: Gas question, seriously folks
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 14 Dec 2013 14:08:00 -0800
  ...effect older types of fuel injection rated hose. Not knowing details (i.e. your recent install of new hoses) was suggesting this as a...
• Re: New fuel line disintegrates
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 09:22:19 -0500
  The problem with the "goo" coming out of the heat sleeves on Vanagon fuel injection lines might be related to the permeability of the...
• Re: Gas tank leak
  Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 08:21:30 -0500
  ...ps- good time to replace all fuel injection hoses also.
• 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...
• Fuel Line Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mark Kazman
  Tue, 19 Oct 1999 10:55:08 -0700
  ...and is this quality good enough? Any suggestions Also where do you get that large diameter hoses that go on the feul injection? TIA...
• Re: Buying a 1986 Vanagon - My $0.02 Worth
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 16:58:39 -0700
  ...The 2.1 improved on the 1.9 by adding more displacement, a different fuel injection system and better routing of coolant hoses in...
• Fuel Lines Replaced - Thanks
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 13:27:12 -0400
  ...whether the "fuel injection" hose I purchased was necessary or not. It seems the other store I was getting gas hoses from was selling...
• AFM values
  Historical mailing list - Per Martin Joraholmen
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 14:06:15 +0200
  ...84-85 1.9l injection, no oxygen sensor or converter) Cleaned gas tank Replaced fuel filer Replaced all vacuum hoses Vacuum tested ok New...
• Re: WTB: Complete Fuel injection system for 1982 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 11:14:41 -0400
  ...1982 Vanagon work truck would be much happier running > L-Jet fuel injection than the dual weber carbs it's wearing now. The > lack...
• Re: 1987 Westy Fuel Line hoses inside diameters
  Historical mailing list - RiffOil
  Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:36:24 -0700
  ...All other fuel system hoses in the engine compartment . > > The hoses are all shown as N 903 397 02 (fuel hose, 56 cm long...
• Re: Anyone have a copy of the Ultimate Trip Checklist?
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:38:28 -0400
  VW Bus & Westfalia Travel Trip pre-Inspection List (V Eng) Frank Condelli & Associates � January 01, 2007 ------Mechanical------ ____ Fuel system: Inspect fuel injection/carburetion system...
• 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/clips-nuts-bolts-screws-washers/clamp-fuel-injection-hose-n90619501 Airhead/VWG sells 'em like candy since...
• FS: 1990 2.1L longblock
  Historical mailing list - David Hines
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 23:38:57 -0700
  ...alternator, ps, afm, ecu, fuel injection, header (no cat or exhaust). Can drive before you buy. See pictures at: http://home.earthlink.net/~dmh31...
• Re: Engine fuel injection differences from 86 through 91
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 7 May 2004 08:00:58 -0400
  The fuel injection system from the 86-91 2.1l Vanagons is the same for all these years. There are small differences, however nothing...
• For Sale; Fuel Injection for '85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dadeeo777
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 15:48:12 -0500
  ...It includes all wiring, electrical units, hoses, and intake components. I will consider all reseaonable offers. As customary, shipping costs will be added to...
• Since it's in the shop anyway
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 7 May 2005 13:31:32 -0700
  ...Replace all the fuel lines, starting at the fuel tank back to the injector seals and high pressure injection hoses. 2. Replace any other...
• Re: Long cold road trip: extra parts to carry? & good junk yard in SF Bay area?
  Historical mailing list - jthomas2
  Thu, 5 Nov 1998 14:40:46 -0800
  ...was going to scroung junk yards for a fuel pump, water >pump, alternator, fuel injection parts, wiring stuff, coolent stuff and of >course nuts...
• Fuel Line and Clamp Prices
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 15:07:06 -0500
  ...I'm told it is the absolute best hose for fuel injection. It costs $12 per meter. Has anyone heard of this hose? Thanks...
• Re: fuel lines replacing
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 23:44:54 EDT
  ...get the right hose; I used 7 mm fuel injection hose made for high pressure 2. get the right clamps; it took 10 trips...
• Re: 1.9L bogging down on acceleration when hot..anyone ideas???
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Sun, 7 Apr 2002 03:07:22 -0400
  ...damn VW fuel injection, simply the worse FI system i have ever seen. engine temp should be higher if to much air in... $1500...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 1 Nov 2016 15:41:45 -0700
  ...1990 2.1L WBXManual TransmissionShoebox Electronix 8691V ECU MonitorGood BatteryGood StarterGood Cranking SpeedGood GroundsNew Fuel Lines and HosesGood Cold Starting (Starts Immediately)No Other...
• Re: Changing fuel injection temp sensor
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 12:40:19 -0700
  ...At 10:24 AM 07/11/2003, you wrote: >Hi all -- today's message is about changing the fuel injection temperature >sender (the one...
• Re: IT LIVES! 84 Westy 2.1 Conversion Finally Completed!
  Historical mailing list - Don Kane
  Wed, 18 Jun 1997 11:34:47 -0700
  ...Did you use the 1.9 fuel injection or the 2.1? Also, the same about the coolant hoses, water pump, etc. Don Kane...
• Re: replacing fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 2 Dec 1997 09:51:07 CST
  ...me!! i screwed up the first time (thinking ALL hoses were fuel injection hoses) and when i tested the system, there was this black...
• Re: Cooling System Pressure Testing - make your own tool
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Fri, 30 Mar 2007 22:10:44 -0300
  ...You could find similar clamps locally, just look for fuel injection hose clamps, but they likely will not be stainless. I also just got...
• Re: Carb Conversion Question
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:44:09 -0700
  ...try and figure out where everything goes for > fuel injection, even with the new hoses, wires, etc. > > So - if I carb this thing, (which...
• Re: Using American hose clamps on fuel injector hoses ok?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 12 Jan 2013 21:17:23 -0800
  ...And the 'real' fuel injection band clamps sure have that feature. and Iimagine a vanagon can run for years with sharp-edged hoseclamps cutting...
• Re: Help!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 29 Dec 2001 20:56:43 -0500
  ...Checked for leaks in fuel injection hoses which have recently >been replaced. no leaks. There were none of the hesitations and bucking >associated with...
• Re: Gas Tank parts
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 9 Aug 1998 11:45:23 -0700
  When I replaced all the hoses and fittings on my tank, I also used fuel injection hose for the vents to the plastic tanks...
• Re: New fuel line disintegrates
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 12:00:41 -0500
  ...This fuel hose was sold as high pressure > fuel injection line, and according to the date stamped on the side it > was made in...