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• Re: Help on doing search
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Sun, 7 May 2000 21:31:00 -0700
  ...The response from the SEARCH command just gives a few lines of the message. The response to the GETPOST command gives the whole message...
• Re: Fuel Line Sizes
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
  Sun, 23 Jun 2002 13:21:13 +0100
  ...Fuel Line Sizes > >When my gas tank was out, the mechanic replaced the crossover T pipe and >lines, but not the small vent lines...
• Re: Disaster avoided
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 09:46:08 -0400
  On Tue, 14 Oct 2003, VWNut Hawk wrote: > It has been posted many times but, CHANGE YOUR FUEL LINES. Not just on Vanagons, either...
• About those fuel lines - VW fire (corrected link)
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 31 Mar 2005 11:24:55 -0700
  ...Re: [WetWesties] About those fuel lines - VW fire (corrected link) My error!!! http://www.toytownmunich.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=14645 Scroll about half...
• Re: replacing power steering lines with hoses
  Historical mailing list - Dylan Friedman
  Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:57:50 +0000
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• Re: Kombi on fire
  Historical mailing list - david woodward
  Fri, 6 Oct 1995 08:38:36 -0500 (CDT)
  Hi all, Does fuel injection protect against this type of fire? (no carb, fuel lines configured differently) just wondering Dave Woodward 73'westy 73...
• EGR Valve removal???
  Historical mailing list - Mike Hunter
  Tue, 30 Jul 1996 10:15:40 -0500 (CDT)
  Anyone know what needs to be done to remove and disconnect the EGR Valve in a 2 Litre FI Bus engine? Any vacuum lines...
• Re: fuel lines replacing
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 18:02:32 -0400
  David - Bubba LeRoy, who works at the Rolls dealership, taught me that one just tightens hose clamps until rubber just fills those nifty little...
• Re: Rear PS lines
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 4 May 2000 14:31:56 +0200
  "Elkavitch, Michael and Diana" wrote: > the rear power steering Wow, a Vanagon with 4WS! 4 wheel steering!! How cool is that?? Hey, its almost...
• Re: [Syncro] Factory recalls & fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Samuel L. Walters
  Sat, 21 Apr 2001 15:00:36 -0400
  Tim and list: Try this link from the mailing list file archives. ftp://gerry.vanagon.com/pub/nhtsa-recalls-on-vanagons.txt Hope this...
• Re: Fire Extinguishers
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 15:47:20 -0300
  ...NEW FUEL LINES!!! Malcolm
• Re: return fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 13 Feb 2006 14:05:58 -0500
  Cant say about the pressure, but 5/16 fuel line is kinda standard anyway.Doest cost much,and it may hold up to fuel...
• Fuel line sleeve
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Clayman
  Sun, 16 Dec 2007 09:35:06 -0500
  Anybody know of anything better to cover fuel lines with when replacing. Asbestos loom? Heater hose. Needs to be fuelproof and fireproof. Old stuff...
• Re: Does this look like a fuel leak?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:37:55 -0800
  ...the way the fuel lines lay on the engine ..and in the van there is almost no chance of anything rubbing or chafing on...
• Re: Brake Proportioning Valve: Traps Air?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 19:06:39 -0400
  ...rear flex lines and steel lines, I did a write up after > tackling mine. The long line was done not long after that. > > http...
• Re: '90 syncro gas lines
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 1 Aug 2012 18:22:43 -0700
  ...undo two 10mm hex head screws..then pull the filter out soft of, then undo lines. it would be a little tricky and maybe...
• acetone
  Historical mailing list - Don Williams
  Thu, 6 Oct 2005 09:27:45 -0700
  ...I wouldn't want to even ride in a vehicle whose fuel lines have been exposed to acetone----you just can't know what...
• Fuel line replacement questions
  Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
  Thu, 10 May 2001 12:49:56 -0500
  ...I want to replace ALL the fuel lines between gas tank and engine in my '86 Westy. What's the story with that hard...
• Re: ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:42:54 -0400
  ...With all those lines snaking all over the top of the engine -- scary! I really was tempted to plumb in metal tubing around the...
• Re: Check those fuel lines!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 16:43:22 -0700
  ...Check those fuel lines! I just can't see why anyone would run the fuel hose through the hole in the firewall and protect...
• Re: Oil Cooler O Ring Procedure
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 24 Feb 2007 09:38:31 -0800
  ...Drain coolent and change lines if you are removing the oil cooler to >repair the O ring. > >2. Just pinch off lines, remove oil...
• Re: legitimate beef - water under the bridge - or just plain wrong
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:06:33 -0400
  ...The large volume of 'cool' fuel in the tank and lines keeps any boiling or air bubbles flushed through or impossible to occur in...
• Re: Vanagon - Ready to get gas tank reseal kit installed - Last questions
  Historical mailing list - David Johnson
  Mon, 31 Jul 2006 08:56:03 -0600
  ...Is this because they > rarely fail? Or? > This is especially confusing since the vanagain directions note: "Also > when reinstalling the expansion tank lines remove...
• Advice on Leak in Fuel Return Line
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sun, 18 Nov 2018 20:16:16 -0800
  ...I slid the lines back together and tried to position the hose clamp over a non-squished part of the plastic line and tightened...
• Re: ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!!
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:03:15 -0700
  I have done a few FI systems in Aeroquip braided stainless lines. You can get -AN fuel rails and adjustable fuel pressure regulator from...
• Re: Propane lines
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 3 Apr 2015 09:43:22 -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: fuel lines replacing
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 12:02:04 -0700
  One concern i have with replacing fuel lines is that it may create a hazard where none presently exists...if it is not done...
• Re: Overhauled/Rebuilt replacement Engines
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 08:56:29 -0500
  ...Some of the things we found were scarey, like the old brittle fuel lines. They were ready for a fire!!! Cleaned up the grounds...
• AC line fittings
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:12:33 -0500
  ...Note 2 of my lines will be in the B pillar so space is tight. I spoke with one local auto parts store that...
• Replaced Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Berchin
  Sat, 14 Aug 2010 09:29:53 -0700
  Thanks for calling this to my attention. I just recently started driving my 84 again, which is all original. Methinks this is a worthwhile...
• FREE vanagon front clip sheetmetal, gas tanks, coolant lines, westy roof metal
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 10:13:05 EDT
  scrapping 85 westy tomorrow must come to allentown PA to remove stuff, will not ship p-mail me off list for info
• Rust
  Historical mailing list - hotload
  Sun, 09 Mar 1997 20:14:04 -0800
  ...Does anyone know the best procedure for dealing with small lines of rust that appear in the body seams. Thank you, Lloyd Perkins, Quebec...
• Fuel Additive
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 30 Sep 2005 11:25:11 -0500
  Wipe out your fuel lines and pump diaphragm or mileage extender??? http://peswiki.com/index.php/Directory:Acetone_as_a_Fuel_Additive Stan Wilder...
• Re: Long trip-Moving
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:04:06 -0500
  Chris, What have you done so far? Have you replaced the fuel lines? -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts...
• Re: "91 Subie Vanagon back on the road
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:07:46 -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...
• Frustration in Brake Land
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 15:25:48 EST
  ...I inspected the metal lines and the rubber lines and found that all of the rubber lines had bulges in them. I thought I...
• Re: Should I opt for ALL new water lines?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 06:14:21 EST
  ...However, I gotten seveal quotes that have indicated that it will cost me near $500 for all of the water lines. That's a...
• Re: Check those fuel lines!
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 21:49:40 -0700
  ...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: Removing BA6 - completely
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 17 Jul 2001 23:28:37 EDT
  ...I also lengthen the vent lines, it makes for easier reinstallation, no more fumbling around for the lines, grommets, etc. And, I figure I...
• Re: High Idle on 87
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 May 1997 06:44:40 -0400
  ...I checked the vacuum lines, When I disconnected = >>the white or purple vacuum lines, the ones that come from the big = >>canister in the...
• Re: fuel line shield?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Thu, 14 Jun 2018 19:14:53 -0700
  I have replaced my fuel lines twice on my 86 Westy Syncro over the 12 years I have owned the van. I removed the...
• Re: The saga continues -
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Wed, 4 Nov 2009 07:13:38 -0500
  ...Don't forget or neglect to do that or your next 'leak' may be > one > > of the heads... > > > > Check your fuel lines? > > > > > > > > > > -- > Thanks, > > Jeff...
• Re: P/Steering hose# ??
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Sun, 8 Feb 2004 10:42:20 -0500
  ...Those steel lines degrade quickly after 10 years or so. It is far cheaper to replace the entire length of hose and line with...
• Re: getting Desperate for some 83-85 coolling hoses :)
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 18:03:35 -0700
  ...18, 19 http://www.vanagain.com/19lchc.htm 3 of these lines are 5/8" to 5/8" BUT one line goes 5/8...
• Re: braided SST brake lines
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 03:34:26 -0500
  ...braided SST brake lines >I can't seem to get my e-brake on any chicks. >How do you do it??? > >> -----Original Message----- >> From...
• Re: Burnt Van
  Historical mailing list - Bill Gibson
  Fri, 6 Jul 2007 19:26:23 -0700
  Anybody have an opinion/fact-based estimate of how often the wise replace the fuel lines? I wonder if it is climate specific? Let...
• Re: cooling system modification, OK?
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 13:33:09 -0600
  ...Rather than >spend well over $100 on the replacement, I went to NAPA and got two soft >lines. One was flexible, and the other...
• Re: propane lines
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 23 Aug 2013 08:57:59 -0700
  ...I guess the idea is to seal up the holes with something that won't abrade, or react with, the copper lines. I'll...
• Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines & Fuel Line Covers
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 12 May 2008 10:49:49 -0500
  ...Steel Braided Fuel Lines & Fuel Line Covers > > >>Has anyone ever installed Steel Braided Fuel lines, I was thinking >>it might be very worthwhile under...
• Re: WHY? Engine fire totals my 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 21 Sep 1998 14:02:02 PDT
  ...Are there known problems with fuel system hoses, components? Only owners who don't replace the fuel lines. >3. I've heard that there...
• Re: Shady Boy: That bad in wind?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 17:59:45 -0500
  ...Rather than staking the lines from the corners in the ground, I attach those lines to the front and rear tow eyes under the...
• Re: hard plastic fuel lines??
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 15:28:06 -0700
  ...Consider replacing all the rubber lines with Ken Wilford's kit while you are at it--I just ordered mine from him for $60...
• Re: OIL LIGHT wire protection...A better way 1200 degrees of protection W/no BURN
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Mon, 14 Aug 2000 02:49:44 -0500
  ...I have also put them over some of the >fuel lines. I plan to go to stainless steel fuel lines for fire safety.
• No start..Help
  Historical mailing list - Bob Berkemer
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 11:43:55 -0500
  Well heck! Just redid all my fuel lines on my 84 westy and replaced the injector seals at the same time and was very...
• Re: LP gas regulator leak.
  Historical mailing list - John Haddad
  Sat, 15 Sep 2001 19:05:46 -0400
  ...Just take your time and try not to pinch the lines in one spot. I don't have a thorough understanding of the regulator...
• I-4 rough idle
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 08:19:13 -0800
  ...air and vacuum lines look good. Here's the item list wisdom may help me clean up before I take all the air and...
• Re: Fuel Tank Grommets/Plastic Pieces
  Historical mailing list - Peter R. Guerzenich Small
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 10:30:56 -0600
  ...The cross over plastic T > piececonnector , a plastic piece which secures the line from the > overflow to the gas tank were broken, the lines...
• Re: Brake Fluid, Flushing
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 10:20:13 -0500
  ...The neighbors' vehicles that I have flushed the lines on can't believe how nasty the fluid is when I finish. Doesn't pay...
• Re: Plastic fuel line
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Sun, 2 Mar 2014 08:15:24 -0800
  Would it be practical to armor our fuel lines with stainless braid? Local maple sugar enthusiasts claim that particular colors of plastic tubing used...
• Re: Replaced Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:36:38 -0400
  Sorry, a Britishism for "bothered." On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 12:47 PM, Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@q.com> wrote: > ??? > > but couldn't be...