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Re: 82 diesel overheating
Historical mailing list - Martin Kennelly
Wed, 7 Jul 1999 20:58:25 +0000
...Second is that there are two clamps on the fuel lines. Any extra vibration with the pump/fuel lines affect the rpm as if...
Coolant line complications - early vs. late vanagons.
Historical mailing list - Ian Cooley
Mon, 24 Apr 2006 22:41:31 -0700
...These lines, if I understand it correctly, are prone to cracks and leaks. On the other hand, a friend assures me this problem is...
Inspect those fuel lines
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Thu, 3 Apr 2008 09:41:37 -0500
...While doign this I was urged to change the rubber and metal lines that go to and from the vooler. Made sense to I...
Re: Learnings from replacing the fuel lines
Historical mailing list - jimkim
Thu, 2 Sep 1999 22:04:16 -0700
...Learnings from replacing the fuel lines > Hi, Tom: > > Great post! Useful, clear information. What a concept!! > > Maybe, in time , these cogent, Vanagon oriented posts...
Re: Chicagoland get together
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Mon, 7 May 2001 12:36:51 -0700
...you have to check the fuel lines in your vanagoner mobiles, but please check all fuel lines on your mohair sweaters also. Glad to...
Fuel tank- reinstalling
Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
Mon, 5 Nov 2001 14:24:43 -0800
...Install your new lines or Y's or what ever, but leave it handing from the bus frame. Clean the tank up real nice...
fuel tank reinstall
Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
Tue, 30 Apr 2002 10:06:00 -0500
...as you go back up? Or should I connect all the lines to the little white elbows first, then try to jam them in...
Accessing Rear Brake Lines above Syncro Transmission
Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
Sat, 10 Sep 2005 04:38:22 +0200
...I need to replace one or more rear brake lines where they join together directly above the nose of the transmission, directly behind the...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list
10/6/95 6:44 AM
Hi all, Does fuel injection protect against this type of fire? (no carb, fuel lines configured differently) just wondering Dave Woodward 73'westy 73...
Re: Abbreviations
Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
Tue, 16 Jan 2001 09:40:38 -0700
Laughing Out Loud or Lots Of Laughs or along those lines. Keith Calgary Doug Alcock wrote: > > I don't see 'LOL' on this list...
Re: Shoulder belts WAS: Accurate subject lines.
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Wed, 28 Nov 2001 06:10:19 -0800
> The riffraff is half the fun, why do you think I'm on this list? ; ) now this one gave me another belly laugh. William
Re: Reality check
Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
Mon, 16 Dec 2002 09:50:02 -0600
...Reality check Fuel lines, check them often. http://www.vintagebus.com/gallery/image/10629.JPG
gas leak update, coupled with questions
Historical mailing list - Samantha
Sun, 9 May 2010 13:37:14 -0700
...Soooooooooooooooo... .....Yesterday we started the process of disconnected fuel lines and draining the tank, all went well! Today, we dropped the gas tank and...
Re: 5/16" High Pressure Fuel Lines OK?
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Fri, 29 Dec 2006 11:01:28 -0500
...Up until the mid 70s, VW did use metal lines (with short hose ends) on some vacuum lines on the Beetle. And some people...
Re: Propane lines
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 3 Apr 2015 11:11:30 -0700
...Propane lines Hello vanagon community, Awhile back I took off the old rusted propane tank and in the process of doing so, broke the...
Re: JUST TINKERING WITH MY '84 GL WHEN......
Historical mailing list - Seth C. Bruggeman
Sun, 10 Jan 1999 15:19:58 -0500
Mike, Can't help you with the idle spring, but I just finished replacing a number of fuel lines and dealt with flowing fuel...
fuel line replacement
Historical mailing list - James Creech
Wed, 10 Jan 2001 09:43:15 -0500
...I am about to replace many of the fuel lines and components of my high pressure fuel system (from fuel pump to engine). It...
pet peeves regarding this list
Historical mailing list - Dave M
Wed, 28 Nov 2001 19:06:25 GMT
Since someone complained about subject lines, here are my pet peeves in order of annoyance: (1) Excessive quoting especially the dreaded unreadable HTML (2...
Noisy Fuel Pump?
Historical mailing list - tom hewitt
Sun, 21 Apr 2002 12:19:55 -0400
...Is this an indication of a pump soon to fail or a "normal" sound? Secondly, the fuel lines in the engine compartment appear to...
Re: Labor, 28 hours, customer say, i have no money....
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Thu, 9 Aug 2007 10:52:13 -0400
...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: Link to seam rust fix
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 1 Jan 2008 12:29:38 -0500
Well, my major problem was a broken (inboard) fill port and leaky water lines. The PO likely didn't prepare it for winter and...
Re: Coolant thoughts wanted
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Sun, 6 Nov 2022 10:03:22 -0800
...Good luck! -Mark > On Nov 6, 2022, at 6:16 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > > Recently Mark described changing out coolant lines...
Re: collant pipes (was gas tank and straps)
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 8 Mar 2011 08:44:21 -0800
...I'd be inclined to do same if I have to replace the lines in my syncro. And it was less expensive that the...
Re: how cold is too cold
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:30:14 -0700
...Someone on here |> inquiring about heat mentioned that the water lines froze at 22 |> F. I've normally drained everything as soon as I...
Re: fuel line protective sleeve
Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
Tue, 4 Dec 2007 23:07:30 -0800
...fuel line protective sleeve > Hi Jerry, > > FWIW when I redid my lines I used corrugated wire wrapper. Then I taped > it up really good...
Re: New fuel line disintegrates
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
Sun, 2 Nov 2008 12:00:41 -0500
I agree with the notion of replumbing with metal fuel lines. But, I also had the ooze when I redid my fuel lines a...
Re: Smells like Gas
Historical mailing list
Mon, 2 Oct 95 11:38:25 PDT
...I used *real* hose clamps and fuel injection (hi-pressure) rubber lines. The ring main has lots of stubby little fuel lines that complete...
Re: Power Steering leak...options?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 17 Aug 2004 05:59:20 EDT
...Rusted lines, most common and worn rack seals, less common. I sell a kit to replace those rusty lines with industrial quality 4000 lb...
Re: Whole sale fuel lines in bulk?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 30 Oct 2011 09:12:14 -0500
...Whole sale fuel lines in bulk? Hi to all, I was looking around for the fuel hoses to buy them in bulk at whole...
Re: Is This Hose FI Rated?
Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:12:52 -0400
Hi Neil, When I had a similar situation (fuel lines left by the PO). The responce I got from the list was that althought...
Re: What colour is freon?
Historical mailing list
Tue, 14 Jan 1997 07:59:07 -0800
> > Refrigent lines, especially the high pressure ones will loose their > resistance to diffusion of refrigerent through the rubber with age. The > oily appearance is...
Vacuum line question again
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 12 May 2022 20:45:29 -0400
Hi foks, If I want to change the vacuum lines on a 1.9 ignition set up what would I need? Hoping someone has...
Re: Another reminder to check your fuel lines
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Tue, 1 Oct 2013 07:00:24 -0700
> That o-ring is NLA and hard to find. > http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_720_924/breather_tower_o-ring.html
Re: Rug runners (not kids)
Historical mailing list
Thu, 12 Jan 1995 07:50:53 -0800
...You got stuck with the prunes after Big Sur, because you needed them the MOST out of all of us! Read between the lines...
How to ship long coolent line?
Historical mailing list - Daivd Janzen
Tue, 6 Apr 1999 20:35:39 EDT
I have a line on some coolant lines (long ones under van) and need to know how they can be shipped. Thanks for the...
Re: Sticker Application (F)
Historical mailing list - t
Fri, 28 Jul 2000 07:34:10 -0700
...Where can I get a sticker application? tim Karl Wolz wrote: > > Thanks, I think. > > I lined mine up with the defrost lines in the...
Reality check
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Mon, 16 Dec 2002 14:01:34 GMT
Fuel lines, check them often. http://www.vintagebus.com/gallery/image/10629.JPG ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95...
Checked you fuel lines lately?
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sat, 28 Jun 2003 18:31:51 -0400
Just a friendly reminder.... http://thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/pix/168642.jpg Chris S. '85 Westy www.knology.net/~vw/ http://groups.yahoo.com...
Older Doka Fire Job
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Thu, 3 Mar 2005 12:39:18 -0800
...Check your fuel lines lately? Cheers, Jeff www.vanagonparts.com
Re: Van stalled out today.
Historical mailing list - phil cain
Sat, 21 May 2005 11:55:03 -0700
Make sure all the vacuum lines are on.. Phil __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http...
Re: Source for Stainless Steel Brake Lines
Historical mailing list - Sam Stone
Tue, 13 Sep 2005 15:20:29 -0500
Thanks, Don . I need them asap. I just ordered the set from VolksCafe. They are in stock and shipping out to today. Muchos gracias...
Re: AC High Side - line leak - rubber hose
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:33:03 -0400
I blow the lines out and then put a vacuum pump on the reassembled A/C system. The pump draws out all the moisture.
Re: Replacing Fuel Lines
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sat, 8 Mar 2008 10:59:14 -0800
...I > replaced my lines when the > tank started to leak from the gaskets around the > cross-over vent lines. I went > with the fuel...
Re: A ticking time bomb . . .
Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
Mon, 12 Nov 2001 08:23:48 -0800
...While I was at it, I replaced all the rubber fuel lines (left the plastic ones, which look fine) including the lines going to...
Copious Fuel Leak at Both Manifolds
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Sun, 10 Feb 2013 08:47:13 -0800
...The van hadn't been started for a few weeks. (GoWesty 2.3 with all fuel lines and plastic firewall fitting replaced in 2009...
Re: Check those fuel lines!
Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
Thu, 8 Apr 2010 22:25:50 -0400
...PLEASE check those fuel >>> lines, and replace the plastic firewall 'T' if you haven't already! (mine >>> developed a leak at the T which...
Re: Does this look like a fuel leak?
Historical mailing list - T Collins
Fri, 1 Feb 2013 23:35:24 -0500
So here is my question for all of you that have fully replaced the fuel lines. How did you all arrange the lines after...
Re: '81 running on
Historical mailing list
Thu, 4 May 1995 18:00:41 -0300
...Pressure at the fuel lines will push gas through leaky injectors even when off, maybe yours are worn out. Don't forget the 5th...
Re: fuel lines replacing
Historical mailing list - Chris Bracken
Thu, 22 Apr 1999 16:30:22 -0700
...I would feel more comfortable with new lines than old, no matter what! Chris 87 Wolfsburg
Re: Coolant Level
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 22 Jan 2001 13:19:32 -0500
...Needless to say, >the owners manuals says to keep between the max and min lines. Who's right? Erm...VW went to a lot...
Re: Braided Steel Flexible Brakelines
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Tue, 13 Aug 2002 19:15:07 +1200
...From what I remember he said that they were priced >very reasonably. > >I have no experience with these lines on a Vanagon, but I...
Re: replacing oil cooler O-ring
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Thu, 3 Mar 2005 10:10:23 -0500
...The oil cooler o-ring won"t come offwithout disconecting the oil cooler from your colant lines. Get a couple of pairs of needle...
Re: wimpy zip ties
Historical mailing list - Mike
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:58:11 -0400
...Some surface rusting on the PS and brake lines. > Will wire brush and POR-15 those. > > I noticed that the AC lines are zip...
Re: Gas Smell
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:59:22 -0500
...For the rest of the pressure lines and the return lines, give them a good visual inspection. You can cycle the fuel pump to...
Re: "84 westy stalling problem
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:10:37 -0400
...Fuel lines - go ahead and replace them now or buy a really good insurance policy. Fuel lines can look good from a distance, but...
Re: steering rack
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 6 Apr 2005 06:44:28 EDT
...As well as the lines of the rack its self. My question has any one replaced the power rack with a non power Manual...
Re: extra underbody protection plate finished
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 20 Nov 2013 17:28:04 -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...
Re: Rusted hydraulic clutch lines
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:38:50 -0700
...aol.com> wrote: > Where does one obtain the proper "bubble" hydraulic lines for the clutch? > I need all the pieces from the master cylinder...
Re: fuel lines: if it ain't broke
Historical mailing list - Jim Lieb
Mon, 5 Oct 2009 08:59:12 -0400
Well, I learned about bad fuel lines a little too late to save my 1990 Westy Multivan. Stopped at a light and it stalld...
RE: how 2 block fuel lines ?
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Mon, 05 Feb 1996 09:28:00 -0800 (PST)
I'm looking for an alternative to pencils for blocking the lines. I'm not going to try plastic pens though. It anyone has...