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Re: Burnt Van Photos
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Thu, 19 Jul 2007 08:23:11 -0700
...I changed the fuel lines." > >> > >> "You'll thank us. What was your question?" > >> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > -- roger w There are two kinds...
Re: 1.9 turbodiesel specs????
Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
Wed, 29 Jul 1998 19:51:35 -0600
...Gary On Wed, 29 Jul 1998, Mark Thoma wrote: >Parts/attachments: > 1 OK ~5 lines Text (charset: ISO-8859-1) > 2 ~20 lines Text...
Re: Yoko Y370 pressure
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Sun, 28 Mar 1999 08:27:58 EST
...Draw lines across the face of the tire and drive in a straight line about half a block. Check the wear on the chalk...
RE : Fuel Line protectors
Historical mailing list - Odyssey Stickers
Sat, 27 Feb 1999 11:14:43 +0000
Paul, I'm new to the list but I also replaced some fuel lines and cleaned up the top of the engine (the part...
Re: Fuel tank ??
Historical mailing list - Patrick Callaghan Jr.
Wed, 14 Mar 2001 04:38:37 -0800
I just did the fuel tank vent lines. Kind of a pain but I replaced everything under there. I had two lines leaking fuel...
Re: Clutch line
Historical mailing list - Gene P
Tue, 29 Dec 2020 18:07:00 -0700
...You seem convinced there is a hole in the line itself somewhere, but odds would be a leak is at one of the cylinders...
Bending brake lines for big brake kit
Historical mailing list - Mike South
Fri, 7 Dec 2012 18:31:25 -0600
...I put these on my 85 westy manual (converted from automatic) and I'm at the point of attaching the brake lines. The kit...
Re: Fires
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:56:27 -0500
...etc. ) and purchase a fule line replacement kit. It will come with everything you need to replace the fuel lines. Also, there is a...
Re: Engine fire and replacing fuel line
Historical mailing list - BILL
Tue, 22 Sep 1998 20:21:26 -0600
...just been >crimped on to the fuel lines? I would also like to replace my fuel lines >but I'm not sure how to...
Re: PS lines
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:35:13 -0700
...the Subie or VW pump to the PS rack with AeroQuip > lines and reusable ends. > You do not need the stock hoses hard or...
Re: metal brake line Bubble flare Tee needed
Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
Fri, 30 Jul 2004 15:02:21 -0700
...metal brake line Bubble flare Tee needed > Any one have a tee for a metal brake line? In the syncro, and maybe > even the...
Re: Accurate subject lines
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Tue, 27 Nov 2001 20:01:37 -0800
...Accurate subject lines > > > > I belong to several lists and this subject line thing is a problem on every > > list and newcomers especially have difficulty...
Fuel line sheath / casing
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:01:16 -0700
Hi guys, What is the best practice in relation to keeping or disposing of the fuel line sheathing which presumably protects the fuel line...
Re: a Friday topic
Historical mailing list - Bill N
Fri, 8 Jun 2001 16:56:39 -0700
Since it is Friday, I may as well point out that they are also frequently known as AOL (a$$holes on line). ----- Original Message...
50 PSI Fuel lines. Enough?
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Sun, 26 Mar 2006 12:10:36 -0800
...The 1/4 inch fuel line I got are 50 PSI. Is that good enough or I would need one that is rated for...
Re: THANKS - Report (brakes)
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Mon, 16 Apr 2007 16:32:55 -0400
...as long as there's nothing but fluid in the lines. :) Mike neil wrote: > A longer than stock steel line shouldn't affect the...
Syncro feed fuel line
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Wed, 15 Dec 2004 21:06:44 -0500
If I remember correctly a 3/8" fuel line will work, Or 10mm. I dought you are going to find 10 MM, but most...
Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Tue, 10 Jul 2007 15:41:20 -0700
I think the connection between the plastic line and the rubber hose is the weak point in the system. VW had a huge problem...
Re: Fuel Line replacement w/gas in tank
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Mon, 8 Sep 2008 16:14:40 -0400
Did anyone read the heading? If you're just doing your fuel lines, you'll be fine. There's no reason why you cannot...
Brake Question
Historical mailing list - Stephen Fry
Wed, 16 May 2001 13:06:45 -0400
...I am also looking for some resources on Stainless Steel Brake lines. I would like to improve pedal pressure and since my lines are...
gas tank overflowed
Historical mailing list - Christopher Darilek
Wed, 9 May 2001 10:37:28 -0500
...I reached my hand to the vent lines and the gas was wet on the vent lines that don't go to the top...
Re: Subject lines
Historical mailing list - Mervyn Readman
Tue, 27 Nov 2001 21:30:48 EST
...It seems efficient and more flowing to follow the same subject line to the end. Just my 2 cents. Merv
Re: brake lines
Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
Fri, 21 Apr 2006 11:50:05 -0500
...Plus the "Teflon" lining will last! Just look at any NASCAR race car, all Stainless flex lines. In the long run well worth the...
Linear or Cross-linked plastic in Brake Fluid Reservoir?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:46:08 -0500
...anyone could tell me if the poly is linear(ie weldable if cracked) or cross-lined (pretty much not weldable). son has a cracked...
Re: Fuel Lines Reminder
Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
Mon, 27 Oct 2008 07:53:44 -0400
While your replacing those fuel hoses, it's also a good idea to retrofit a brass sleave that fits inside the plastic fuel line...
Re: has anyone fabbed up 316-stainless fuel lines?
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:05:53 -0700
Simply, I replaced ALL stock fuel line with Aeroquip Startlite hoses. You make each end of the hose with a -AN fitting by cutting...
Re: HELP! Fuel line problem
Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:31:17 -0400
One the driver's (left side) is the fuel return line. I'm no expert, but I'd think there could be problems with...
Re: lost brake line...
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 21:33:58 -0500
Scott...have you ever been up close with an east-coast/rust-belt Vanagon brake line? It ain't purty. The flare nut wrench...
Vacuum line diagram for 1985 vanagon need
Historical mailing list - T Collins
Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:35:35 -0400
Hello Folk, I looked in the Bentley and in the Hayes and non-have a Vacuum line diagram for my 1985 Vanagon. This Van...
Re: brake lines??
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Tue, 27 Jul 2004 06:22:51 -0400
Matthew, Many FLAPS, NAPA for one, sell various lengths of pre-made brake lines. These are already flared with a male connector at each...
Re: holy vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 31 Jan 2007 12:37:52 -0800
http://www.churchsigngenerator.com/makesign4.php?line1=Ben+T+Repent+Now%21&line2=&line3=God+will&line4=+Forgive+you On 1/31/07, Jake...
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: Fuel Line Recall - PW13
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 7 Oct 2000 18:03:17 -0500
...PW Fuel Line Recall. My > invoice says: > Casue: Fuel Hose Insul Kit > PW13 Fuel Line Recall > 925 WVW > 1 N-020-300-1 Hose...
Re: Fuel Line Freezing
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:13:43 -0600
I lived in Alaska for 30 years and never once had a fuel line to freeze. You just knew to religiously put HEET or...
Re: Fire Sleeve was: Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sun, 8 Jul 2007 20:31:13 -0400
...It's >> apparently supposed to protect the lines from heat (in race cars), >> whereas >> the problem with the lines in the Vanagons appears to...
Re: Buzzing Power Steering On '87 Van After Replacing High Pressure Line
Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
Fri, 15 Jun 2012 02:23:06 +0000
...Buzzing Power Steering On '87 Van After Replacing High Pressure Line > > I went through this same thing. Had a leak in that short hose...
Re: fuel line replacement
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 3 Jun 2010 21:22:27 -0500
...I am assuming > they were stock, based on the date stamp on the longer fuel lines. > Those longer lines looked pretty good, with only...
Re: Plastic Fuel Lines
Historical mailing list - One Morecar
Mon, 14 May 2001 13:53:21 +1000
<html> <DIV> <P>Hi Jay.</P> <P>An evil PO cut my plastic line inside the wheel arch and installed a "Fuelstar&quot...
Re: Fuel Line Trick! 87 Van 2.1 A/t
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 2 Jan 2008 13:33:20 -0800
...Fuel Line Trick! 87 Van 2.1 A/t I just went through the fuel line swap in my van. It is sensible to...
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...
Re: AC line fittings
Historical mailing list - Billy Hirt
Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:04:15 -0500
...They make custom lines and the whole nine yards. I have also had them install fittings with the lines in the vehicle. Plus they...
Re: Vanagon Fire Season
Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
Fri, 1 Jun 2012 10:35:28 -0400
Any source for a metal replacement fuel line adapter. Yeh, I know fuel line can run straight through eliminating it, but I like to...
Re: [WetWesties] "Gadget Guy Goes Mobile" by Stan Wilder - Rip Off
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sun, 11 Dec 2011 11:40:57 -0800
Hi Terry, The first time I noticed you someone had asked (on the vanagon list) about the water line savers Gowesty sells and you...
Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 8 Jul 2007 16:03:21 -0400
...Steel Braided Fuel Lines? Does anyone know if installing steel braided fuel lines has been done by anyone, or this would be the end...
Rusted hydraulic clutch lines
Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:34:01 -0400
Where does one obtain the proper "bubble" hydraulic lines for the clutch? I need all the pieces from the master cylinder to the slave...
Clog in Fuel Line
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Sun, 8 Mar 2009 13:13:35 -0500
Say you found a piece of permatex gasket sealer in fuel line and wanted to get all debris out, hypothetically.It is before the...
Replace FI lines to injectors
Historical mailing list - Gilles Turmel
Mon, 28 Sep 1998 07:03:36 -0400
Hi, I have a Westy 89 Gl Syncro and want to change the two FI lines to the injectors. What kind of hose and...
Re: how do i flush the power steering system
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Thu, 15 Nov 2001 15:26:44 -0600
Remove the lines at the rack, get some large buckets for the pressure side of the pump line, and start the engine-----It'll...
WTB Westy gas line floor plate
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 13 Feb 2004 12:50:13 -0600
Anybody have the floor plate that fits around the gas lines through the floor from the tank? Mine doesn't have one, and I...
Where to find a metric brake line flaring tool ?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 3 Mar 2008 22:03:16 -0800
Where is a good source to find a metric brake line flaring tool and fittings? Thanks in advance! David Marshall http://www.hasenwerk.ca...
Re: Labor, 28 hours, customer say, i have no money....
Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
Thu, 9 Aug 2007 12:46:31 -0300
...sometimes, checkbooks are actually tied to > significant "lines of credit". For example, a $20,000 line of credit from > a > major bank, with checking...
Re: Brake line replacement
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:48:23 -0800
...The correct number is 281 611 767 (old # 211 611 767) for the clip that does the front and the front to back line...
Re: fuel line frequency
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sat, 11 Dec 2021 10:50:12 -0500
...I inspect my fuel lines and when I see a problem, I replace. Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a > Wiadomość napisana przez Tom C <thomas...
Re: Removing rear heater (Putting copper in coolant line)
Historical mailing list - John Clavin
Fri, 24 Apr 1998 00:49:45 -0500
I just plugged the two lines. I did not see the point in recirculating hot coolant into the engine. Home Depot or Builder's...
Re: Are Vanagons more fire oriented than any other old car?
Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
Thu, 14 Jan 1999 19:33:28 -0600
> We all know that replacing the fuel lines is important in the >Vanagon, mainly because of their age. So, does the same apply to...
Re: Fuel tank
Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
Mon, 10 Jun 2002 17:20:04 -0600
Sounds like the gas lines above your tank (there are many) have rotted away. Buy Ken Wilford's gas line repair kit at www...
Re: bypass plastic fuel Tee? good/bad idea?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
Wed, 4 Aug 2004 02:46:20 EDT
...The rubber fuel line attaches to each side of the metal line on each side of the firewall. I believe this set up replaced...
Re: 11mm brake line wrench
Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
Wed, 10 Jul 2013 07:44:48 -0400
...I buy some of the pre cut brake line with ends already installed and some bulk line as well. I just manufacture hard brake...
Re: legitimate beef - water under the bridge - or just plain wrong
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:16:47 -0400
Mark, the metal power steering line (low pressure side) has a short piece of rubber hose connecting two separate front and rear sections together...
Re: Brake question
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 27 Mar 2010 09:28:53 -0700
...SS lines are more snag and impact resistant, if you do lots of back road driving, and if you want/need new brake lines...