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• Re: Replacing Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 15:46:53 +0100
  Blake, there is a detailed description of this problem with potos on http://www.benplace.com/fuel_line.htm good luck flo
• Re: Measuring fuel pressure
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Fri, 31 Aug 2007 08:42:26 -0700
  Sounds good. Is 7mm the internal or external diamater of the line? > 7mm inside diameter, the same as your fuel lines. Angus
• Re: Fuel Line leaks?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 20:17:26 -0600
  > PO (original new owner) told me the fuel lines were replaced under a recall. > Any idea what year(s) this may have been done...
• Re: "91 Subie Vanagon back on the road
  Historical mailing list - JOHN LAUTERBACH
  Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:35:03 -0400
  ...After I had driven the van a few miles, I realized that brake lines were leaking so I had AAA take it to European...
• Re: Successful day today with the Pittsburgh Vanagon Club
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 27 Nov 2011 23:19:52 -0500
  ...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: Think I have sprung a leak in my powersteering lines! Need some guidance please.
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:40:07 -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: a/c fittings
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 8 Jul 2010 13:32:47 -0700
  ...but I do have about 7 vanagon AC compressors and brackets and all the lines to them in my used parts stash and parts...
• Re: Power Steering Lines
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 10 Feb 1999 05:50:22 -0500
  ...Go look under your vans and check out where those power steering lines run and you'll see what I mean ! The hydraulic lines...
• Re: fuel line replacement cost
  Historical mailing list - Odyssey Stickers
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 13:35:10 +0000
  ---------- >Anybody have any ballpark estimates on what it should cost to have a >non-dealer vw mechanic replace all the fuel lines in an...
• Re: AWNING
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Sat, 25 May 2002 00:23:31 -0500
  ...so that the guy lines will continue along the lines made by the edges of the tarp attach guy lines and make taught (use...
• Re: Propane Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Sun, 12 Aug 2007 20:56:59 -0600
  ...You have to bend the copper lines that connect to it very carefully so you don't crimp them, or cut them off, reflare...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Clark, Patrick
  Thu, 10 May 2001 12:18:36 -0700
  ...Once I had the lines off it was obvious why I could smell the leak-- the interior of the lines were badly cracked and...
• replacement for thin lines to fuel expansion tanks
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Tue, 19 Sep 2017 21:56:11 -0500
  ...1) I want to replace the lines going to the expansion tanks. The tube coming off the tank appears to be 6.5 mm...
• Re: Fireworks for the Fourth-in my engine bay
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 3 Jul 2011 13:15:11 -0400
  ...pump with the key about 10 times to pressurize the >fuel lines before trying to fire it up ? >that's only logical right ? In...
• Re: youtube video of vanagon on fire..
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Fri, 1 Jan 2010 14:27:49 -0700
  ...First thing I did=new fuel lines! Then new fuel tank, fuel pump, sender and seal kit........and sky light, dual battery set up...
• For Burning Man/VW Bus Vets
  Historical mailing list - Chris Paquette
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 19:43:08 -0700
  ...Rock Desert that I tie guy lines to my awning supports and then tent stake the lines into the ground. This is to prevent...
• Re: who sells kit for gas...
  Historical mailing list - t
  Thu, 7 Dec 2000 07:13:33 -0800
  ...Whilst > fixing this, I figure I should do some prevention work with associated > lines and seals around the tank. Does anyone remember who sells...
• My '84 1.9L has two fuel filters!
  Historical mailing list - Les Shiaman
  Fri, 1 Feb 2002 15:11:21 -0800
  ...Today I looked at the lines and noticed that from the gas tank lines toward engine ---> a plastic box(fuel filter, right?) ---> then fuel...
• It' been quite a day.....
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 10 Sep 2006 15:55:52 -0500
  Pulled two PS high pressure lines today. Replaced one onto the other vehicle. Holding the second to see if my flaps can make a...
• Re: Odometer
  Historical mailing list - Dan Beatty
  Sun, 12 Nov 1995 19:26:34 -0600 (CST)
  ...Make sure to disconnect ALL of the gas lines, return lines, and all of the vent lines. You might want to also replace the...
• Re: Braided Steel Flexible Brakelines
  Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 09:33:35 -0700
  One thing to keep in mind when using stainless steel braded brake lines is that they act like fliles. As the suspension moves so...
• A/C Finally online!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Jul 1998 23:12:02 EDT
  ...When you go to take down the overhead A/C unit (evaporator and blower housing) instead of unhooking the water drain lines on either...
• Re: Fuel Lines Reminder
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:11:38 -0700
  ...Fuel Lines Reminder > You can find excellent illustrated instructions at Benny's very informative > website: http://www.benplace.com/bjp3.htm > > On Mon, Oct...
• Re: 1.5'' diameter steel coolant lines from Van Cafe
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:11:42 -0800
  ...Scott www.turbovans.com On 11/28/2012 2:49 PM, nirav patel wrote: > I'm upgrading my steel coolant lines on an 1984...
• Re: overheating
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 21 Jan 2001 19:51:02 -0700
  ...My observations show me > that there are independant coolant lines that go to the front and rear > heater cores. Also, the large coolant line...
• Re: coolant bath
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 2 Jul 2009 10:35:28 -0400
  ...When I had to do this I replace all of the coolant lines to the oil cooler while I was at it. However, i...
• Re: second gas tank in their vanagon? plastic tanks??
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 15:10:50 -0500
  ...tank by three small flexible lines from the top forward and rear ends of the main tank. The two lines on the bottom of...
• Re: ONE MAN only out of many
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Fri, 30 Nov 2007 21:50:49 -0500
  ...Marine standard is 2 hose clamps below the waterline, or on engine coolant lines. On 5/8-3/4 inch lines on vanagons I...
• Re: New fuel line disintegrates
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 1 Nov 2008 19:06:43 -0400
  Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET> writes: > Five years ago I replaced the fuel lines on my '84 7 passenger with > that in Vanagain's...
• youtube video of vanagon on fire..
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Jan 2010 02:56:29 EST
  he forgot to change his fuel lines! :) _http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QETFFRjfaIo_ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QETFFRjfaIo)
• Re: Braided Steel Flexible Brakelines Supplier
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 12 Aug 2002 22:13:18 -0700
  Earl's Supply will make anything you want. Brake lines, coolant hoses, etc. <http://www.earlsperformance.com/html/index.htm> Jim
• Bleeding coolant
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 10:30:02 -0500
  ...What is the proper procedure for bleedinging your coolant lines? Chris
• Re: brake line: part 2
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:05:33 -0800
  ...Both fronts lines need replaced and to be quite honest me and another competent mechanic have no idea how you guys get the lines...
• Re: Front disks '71 bus
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 11:37:59 -0600 (CST)
  ...If you *do* still have air in the lines, they should "pump up," getting tighter as you pump the brakes. Thanks! Joe _________ Joseph F...
• Re: AC Converting/Procedure/R134A
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 13:18:51 -0400
  ...Backflush all the lines(50 ft),Add new oil to the compressor and lines,Put a vaccum pump on it for a few hours...
• Re: Fiberglass Exhaust Wrap - Cooler engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:27:18 -0400
  The aim is not too keep the engine itself running cooler but to lower engine compartment temperatures (think rubber fuel lines) and intake manifold...
• Re: Not Fun
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Wed, 28 May 2014 01:14:11 -0500
  So sad!!! Changing old fuel lines is a must! I just bought an 85 weekender while I am in Austin on business. It is...
• Re: Shoulder belts WAS: Accurate subject lines.
  Historical mailing list - Arthur Sauerhaft
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 22:47:08 -0500
  ...Accurate subject lines. > Helmut Zeidler wrote up a step-by-step article on installing these rear > shoulder belts. It can be viewed at: > > http...
• Re: Metal V.S Plastic engine lids
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 2 Mar 2004 21:06:38 +1300
  ...I would theorize that is because older vans often have older fuel >lines, etc. Best replace the fuel lines every couple of years. But...
• Re: extra underbody protection plate finished
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 20 Nov 2013 15:35:25 -0800
  ...It is meant to protect the coolant lines, heater lines, and the shift linkage from flying debris and build up of slush/ice. It...
• No vacuum @ locking diff control
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Sat, 10 Dec 2011 17:12:08 -0700
  ...I pulled the switch, and checked for vacuum on all three lines (white, black, blue). Where is the source of the vacuum for the...
• Re: Help Ordering Parts
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 11:01:12 -0600
  ...I assume I want to change the high pressure fuel > lines, as well, if these are different from the fuel hoses. > I see Ken...
• Re: A WARNING!!! (Was: Cleaning the water tank!?)(long)
  Historical mailing list - Frank
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 16:39:21 -0800
  ...The standard cleaning procedures in the food/beverage industry are to flush the lines and equipment with water, followed by a 10 min chlorine...
• Re: Driving a PS Van w/o PS
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 16 Sep 2005 19:54:03 +1200
  ...a spin...seemed to be >fine.. > >Depending on how crusty the lines into the rack are, I may take one loose to >completely relieve...
• Fuel tank cross over tube
  Historical mailing list - John
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 17:51:02 GMT
  I need to replace the fuel tank vent lines and such on my "new" Vanagon - I noticed all the kits from the vendors include...
• Re: It' been quite a day.....
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 10 Sep 2006 22:17:27 -0400
  ...on keepin on! I dropped my gas heater yesterday, checked brake lines to rears, cleaned up odds and ends. Even got the P-side...
• Re: fuel line protective sleeve
  Historical mailing list - Billy Hirt
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 20:59:09 -0500
  Hi Jerry, FWIW when I redid my lines I used corrugated wire wrapper. Then I taped it up really good with some high temp...
• Re: Brake pedal fades to floor at stops
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 13 May 2008 20:28:08 -0700
  ...Is this caused by air in the lines? I've never had air in my brake lines, so I don't know what that...
• Re: 5th time today- Van stolen 35 years ago
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:12:55 -0500
  I hope they change the fuel lines..... -- Karl 1981 VW Westy "Jenny" 2000 VW Jetta GLS VR6 Wilmington, DE
• FUEL RAIL/INJECTOR REMOVAL
  Historical mailing list - Sidney White
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 19:21:31 EST
  I AM WAITING ON A MANUAL BUT NEED TO REPLACE FUEL LINES. WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING INJECTORS AND FUEL RAIL? SID VICIOUS
• Check your fuel lines.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 8 Oct 2005 14:28:31 -0400
  http://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/231626.jpg http://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/231627.jpg Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/
• Re: Dead Van in SF Update (Final!!!) ;-) trip report
  Historical mailing list - Chris Geiser
  Fri, 3 Feb 2006 20:09:39 -0600
  "Certainly no lines on a weekend unless the 49's are playing." No worries about that in Jan / Feb...
• WTB Westy propane pipe sealing plate
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 6 Apr 2007 20:29:28 -0500
  Does anyone have the plate assembly that screws to the floor, sealing the hole that the propane lines pass through? Thanks, Jim
• Re: Fuel lines (injector hoses) clamps
  Historical mailing list - Slloth
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:16:46 -0700
  Will this <http://www.van-cafe.com/vanagon_parts.jsp?pa=p&p=1860358319&pct=680049311&ct=595981676>suffice? -- �84 Westfalia Gasoline
• SOLVED: 2.1 1987 a/t Idle problem.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Clayman
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 20:12:53 -0500
  Had a large vacuum leak. Put hose clamps on all vacuum lines and now it runs normally. Thanks all! Jeff
• Re: Replacing copper propane lines
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 10:33:41 -0700
  --snip-- Let's see, gas stoves, clothes dryers, water heaters, Furnaces, Boilers, --snip-- Zambonis, forklifts, large floor machines and so on. Cya, Robert
• Re: Shopping list or kit for Molotov fuel lines?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 4 Dec 2014 13:32:08 +0000
  ...Shopping list or kit for > Molotov fuel lines? > > Hm. No, I don't think I have braided lines here. Here's what I have...
• Re: audio tach
  Historical mailing list - Josh Poulson
  Sun, 09 Apr 1995 21:59:22 PDT
  ...Run the power lines down the left side of the vehicle, and the audio lines down the right. In a bus this is hard...
• Re: Next project: Thoughts on SS vs. Rubber Hose?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 10:57:22 -0500
  ...My 20-some year old lines were still ok. I just figured I'd change them when doing a brake job. I do like...
• Re: the answer to rusty coolant lines....
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 31 Oct 2002 14:43:23 -0500
  ...the answer to rusty coolant lines.... fwd from our buddy terry.. Subj: [vanagon] RE; The Answer to Coolant Lines-- Date: 10/31/02 11...