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• fuel tank vent lines
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:37:12 -0400
  any body replace the fuel lines to the overflow tanks without removing the tank. I have leaking lines but nothing else. any recommendation for...
• Fire Sleeve was: Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 11:55:23 -0700
  I ran across something called a 'fire sleeve' for fuel lines. It's apparently supposed to protect the lines from heat (in race cars...
• radiator/power steering lines??
  Historical mailing list - R.Joseph Murphy
  Sun, 13 Jun 1999 10:06:53 -0700
  Just replaced metal radiator lines in my "85 soon to be I-5 TD with 1" emt tubing as receintly suggested by a list...
• Re: Brake Lines - Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 14:57:40 -0600
  ...Also most of the stainless >braided lines are not DOT approved. The 4 rubber lines are available >aftermarket. Ask for the Meyle brand as...
• Re: Burnt Van Photos
  Historical mailing list - Leslie Schwartz
  Sat, 7 Jul 2007 10:37:27 -0500
  ...Our former mechanic changed "all the lines that needed to be changed". After we even had specifically said, "Please change the fuel lines." A...
• Re: Aux fuel tank lines pressurized?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 17:10:26 -0600
  ...all 4 > lines leak. Obviously I'd like to replace these lines.. so the question > is: > > Are these lines pressurized even if the gas...
• Re: Replacing metal coolant hoses with copper?
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Mon, 2 May 2005 15:35:29 -0700
  My 1967 Mini Cooper S has copper brake lines - single circuit too! Oh, wait........ I thought this was the British complaint line. Never mind...
• help 2 piston caliper and rotor removal
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Sat, 19 Apr 2025 07:29:51 -0500
  ...There's no way to remove the brake lines from the bracket that holds the soft brake lines to the hard lines on the...
• vacuum lines
  Historical mailing list - Cooper, Jonathan R.
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 15:37:39 -0400
  I am thinking of changing all of my vacuum lines when I change my fuel lines. Are they all the same? Where can I...
• Re: Burnt Van Photos
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Fri, 6 Jul 2007 17:43:09 -0300
  ...I changed the fuel lines." > >"You'll thank us. What was your question?" >Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
• Re: Brake question
  Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
  Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:47:27 +0300
  ...As soon as I replaced the fronts with SS braided > lines that completely disappeared. Well correct.. SS lines generally work like that. I am...
• Re: Replacing fuel lines with Copper tubing/Steel braided lines?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Sun, 18 Dec 2005 02:44:16 -0500
  ...A mechanic friend said it was getting vapor > lock due to the metal fuel lines and replaced them with plain 'ol rubber. > The problem...
• Non Vanagon related brake line question
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:35:53 -0500
  ...I'm replacing the rear brake lines on a 96 Mercury Mystique. They've rusted out and left the girl with no brakes. Mercury...
• Serious = Fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 14:22:43 -0700
  I just finished changing all the fuel lines on my Type IV engine. I was really surprised when I tried twisting the injector hoses...
• Re: Coolant Lines - How hot?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 12 Apr 2003 18:41:36 -0400
  > After a 15 minute drive at moderate speeds, the coolant lines on my '86 > Camper GL are quite hot to the touch. What temp...
• Re: travel to ak
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Thu, 6 May 1999 19:05:37 -0400
  BRAKE Lines make sure your brake lines are in good shape....most vanagons need new Flexible lines.... they can better handle the rocks & gravel...
• Re: WTB:propane lines-not tank
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Fri, 13 Feb 2004 09:55:37 -0800
  Jason Willenbrock said: > hey all, > i need to get new propane lines for my 87 westy. i just ordered a new > tank but my...
• Re: Re routing the Gas lines
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 12:43:53 -0700
  ...Monday, October 09, 2006 1:17 AM Subject: [VANAGON] Re routing the Gas lines > Replacing the set of gas lines that run from the...
• Re: House calls for fuel lines change
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:58:33 -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: Extend-A-Stay valve
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:28:52 -0400
  ...Any suggestions? My first thought is to wrap the lines with baling wire before bending them. I think the wire will keep the lines...
• Re: Fire Suppression Solutions
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Tue, 3 Aug 2004 11:38:20 -0700
  ...William > A full set of quality 7mm FI lines and the required short lines to reach the > behind the firewall plastic lines are less...
• Re: source for spring clamps for fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 11 Dec 2005 09:45:39 -0500
  My snow blower has spring clamps on the fuel lines. How about a "Small Engine shop"? Mike Edward Maglott wrote: > I'm looking for...
• Frequency recommendation to replace Vanagon fuel gasoline lines
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
  Sun, 8 May 2016 11:46:07 -0400
  ...What is a normal life expectancy for fuel lines in the Vanagon? Should these lines be replaced every 2-3 years? Are certain brands...
• Re: Stainless Brake Lines
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 16:37:18 +1200
  >On 8/20/05, Tromper <tromper@comcast.net> wrote: >> Don't suppose anybody has a source for braided steel brake lines?? > > I found 'em...
• Replacing Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Slloth
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 19:13:41 -0800
  Getting ready to replace my Fuel Lines and was wondering if there is any special advice? I know you have to use the correct...
• Re: legitimate beef - water under the bridge - or just plain wrong
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:26:54 -0700
  ...Now I've come to find out that they > only replaced part of the lines, they spliced in new lines in the back and...
• Re: Replacing metal coolant hoses with copper?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 2 May 2005 18:31:41 -0400
  ...Steel lines replaced them quickly. Propane is a different animal, and copper is acceptable for some crazy reason, as is the water lines to...
• Re: Replacing metal coolant hoses with copper?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 2 May 2005 09:34:28 -0600
  ...I can think of several vehicles with copper fuel lines. Not seen much anymore only because of the price difference in running the plastic...
• Re: Replaced Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:56:01 -0400
  ...Later this weekend I'll move forward with new lines. > > I hope to drive fire-free another few years. Done the job twice in...
• flex brake lines for splitty recommendation?
  Historical mailing list - UTORInfoCommons
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 14:45:04 -0400
  (back from vacation mode :) I am in the market to replace the flex lines on my single (eep!) master cylinder brake system for my...
• Part locater
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Philbrick
  Mon, 2 Feb 2009 18:56:52 -0600
  ...Does anyone know who of our lovely online dealers sell the metal brake lines for the Vanagon? I've looked through CIP,Vanagain,Van...
• House calls for fuel lines change
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:18:59 -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: 2.1L into '84 Westy project - Cooling system question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 19:48:03 -0400
  I should add that the engine came out of a Syncro, so its lines are a little different. Here are pics: http://s16.photobucket...
• Re: Replacing metal coolant hoses with copper?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 2 May 2005 07:27:35 -0700
  All the non-flexible air lines on my Wanderlodge (including the brake lines) as well as the domestic water supply lines, diesel fuel lines...
• Re: stainless braided brake lines
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 18 May 2004 23:49:37 +1200
  >I need to replace the flexible rubber brake lines on my '85, and I >really want to use those nice stainless braided lines. They...
• Re: Metal brake line + short rear flex hose questions
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:38:18 -0700
  ...On Tue, Oct 21, 2008 at 5:14 PM, Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Neil, > > I replaced the rubber lines when I...
• Re: Burnt Van Photos
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Fri, 6 Jul 2007 13:49:15 -0700
  ...I changed the fuel lines." >> >> "You'll thank us. What was your question?" >> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
• Re: Fuel lines, one more time,was: Congrats! Check it out...was: NEW OWNER!!
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 09:06:17 -0400
  ...the SS lines could cause chaffing and abrading other softer lines/materials in the motorbox; the SS lines could rattle against other metal in...
• Cost to replace Fuel Lines/Fuel Inj. lines?
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Hatcher
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 15:42:25 -0400
  ...I plan on having the fuel injection lines replaced as well. What would be a fair price to have this work done at the...
• Next question - Removing 35 yr old brake lines from MC. :-/
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Fri, 8 Jun 2012 14:45:37 -0700
  Well, since the brake hoses actually have a plastic ring around them that says 77, I'm betting the metal lines are original too...
• Re: replacing power steering lines with hoses
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 21 Aug 2010 11:45:51 -0400
  At 11:28 AM 8/21/2010, Mark wrote: >Anyone have experience with replacing the metal power steering lines with >hoses? Seems like a...
• Re: legitimate beef - water under the bridge - or just plain wrong
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:56:46 -0600
  ...Now I've come to find out that they > only replaced part of the lines, they spliced in new lines in the back and...
• Re: replacing power steering lines with hoses
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Sat, 21 Aug 2010 11:56:05 -0700
  ...replacing power steering lines with hoses > > MSRP on the vw oem lines =3D $485.35 or Frank Condelli's flexible > lines = > =3D$250.00...
• Re: Brake lines was: Aux oil coolers
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 6 May 1999 19:38:45 +0200
  Joshua Van Tol wrote: > This is why it's illegal to use copper line for brake lines. > (although some are copper plated, to prevent...
• Re: 1987 Syncro-replace fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 20 Nov 2006 20:14:11 -0700
  ...1987 Syncro-replace fuel lines > Hey > > I'm wondering how to replace the short (2" or so) fuel lines that go from > each injector...
• Re: DIESEL Turbo and NA injection lines the same?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 17:04:37 -0700
  The parts data for the 1985 D and TD Jetta shows different lines on the TD for cylinders 1 and 2 and the same...
• Subject: stainless braided brake linesoff
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Mon, 17 May 2004 15:17:09 -0700
  I've been told that Porsche 911 lines will work too. Brian
• Re: brake lines
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Kreuzer
  Fri, 21 Apr 2006 11:01:16 -0500
  ...brake lines In the past I've had not one but two karmann ghias on the side of the road from old swollen brake...
• 1987 Syncro-replace fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Sun, 19 Nov 2006 19:29:46 -0800
  Hey I'm wondering how to replace the short (2" or so) fuel lines that go from each injector to the fuel manifold (or...
• Re: Are Syncro and 2WD Vanagon Brake Lines the Same?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 21:10:13 -0400
  Brake lines are cheap. Get the tolls or have new one fabricated. The fitting are known as metric bubble flare. 4.3mm or 3...
• WHERE to get water lines for 85?
  Historical mailing list - Mercedes Dzindzeleta
  Fri, 29 Apr 2005 09:20:19 -0500
  We need to replace the water hoses/lines on our 1985 Westy. 1.9L Automatic. Where or where to purchase new hoses/lines? Bus...
• Re: replacing gas lines
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 6 Sep 2003 09:39:35 -0700
  I have the tank out on mine as we speak, preparing to replace these lines. You can reach the lines at the expansion tank...
• Re: Part locater
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 3 Feb 2009 08:13:01 -0500
  Andrew, I have the bubble flare tool and I bought bulk metal line from VW and then made up my own lines for the...
• Re: Re routing the Gas lines
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 13:10:50 -0700
  ...Monday, October 09, 2006 1:17 AM > Subject: [VANAGON] Re routing the Gas lines > > >> Replacing the set of gas lines that run from the...
• Re: Extend-A-Stay valve
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:17:42 -0700
  Remove the original copper lines from inside the Westy cabinet and disconnect from fridge/stove. Buy new copper tubing along with fittings from home...
• Re: Next question - Removing 35 yr old brake lines from MC. :-/
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 8 Jun 2012 18:48:02 -0400
  ...There should be no problems getting the lines loose there and replacing either the lines or the MC itself. Under the van, the easiest...
• Brake Line replacement update, need help in figuring this out...
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Sat, 4 Feb 2006 23:31:32 -0500
  I am looking at purchasing these brake line replacement systems, option 1 DOT Approved Braided Lines/Copper Lines, Feedback welcomed. DOT Approved Braided Brake...
• Power steering lines R & R
  Historical mailing list - alan bosch
  Sun, 5 Sep 1999 21:37:12 EDT
  ...Found a drip coming from what appears to be the power steering lines that snake up the passenger side of the bus, from rear...
• Opinion about fuel lines needed
  Historical mailing list - g august
  Mon, 22 Jan 2007 11:54:43 -0600
  I had to replace the leaking vent lines on my 87 Westy this fall so heeding all the cautionary tales on the Internet I...
• Re: Re routing the Gas lines
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 16:53:08 -0700
  ...Monday, October 09, 2006 1:17 AM > Subject: [VANAGON] Re routing the Gas lines > > >> Replacing the set of gas lines that run from the...