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• Tips or Hints for Replacing Power Steering Racks?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 16 Aug 2007 08:09:14 -0400
  ...I've looked at the rack and it appears that the steering joint needs to be undone, two power steering lines need to be...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 10 Jul 2013 - Special issue (#2013-294)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:09:28 -0400
  to add more clarification the lines are in good shape and not corroded I just want a better wrench than the usual stuff. I...
• need help running the water lines
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:48:42 -0800
  "But I see in the video a water line going into it's own hole in the sid= e wall - and I have no...
• Gas Hose Sleeves
  Historical mailing list - Tony
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 21:21:20 +0000
  With all the known problems of Vanagons and their famous fuel lines... How neccessary are the plastic sleeves that enclose them? Are these just...
• Re: Fuel line replacement kit
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Wed, 5 May 1999 19:06:08 EDT
  ...Too bad it wasn't available a month ago when I was ordered by the List to replace my fuel lines. I dutifully responded...
• Quantum TD F/S
  Historical mailing list - Southard
  Sat, 11 Sep 1999 07:44:18 -0400
  ...new shocks, radiator & brake lines. Nds some work, but incls parts car w/gd body parts. $1000. (New Bedford) 508-994-0022 g Call...
• Re: Shoulder belts WAS: Accurate subject lines.
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 23:56:24 EST
  In a message dated 11/27/01 8:33:41 PM Pacific Standard Time, kivka@EARTHLINK.NET writes: << Yes I was responding to your...
• Remove Power Steering Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Thu, 6 May 2004 19:01:08 -0400
  Hello How do you remove the power steering hoses? Ideally I'd like to remove both the high pressure and low pressure lines so...
• Re: Sprinter Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Steve Shane
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 15:30:36 -0700
  <snip> It takes some time to get used to the exterior lines, but it kinda grows on you. uhhhhhhh... kinda like a Vanagon?? he...
• Re: Another Vanagon Burns Up
  Historical mailing list - Brian Wasson
  Thu, 31 Mar 2005 11:28:17 -0500
  ...vendor sells, or something available at my FLAPS? I just ordered replacement fuel lines and will be doing this sometime this spring. Brian W.
• return fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Mon, 13 Feb 2006 11:50:17 -0500
  Howdy, Can anyone confirm that the fuel line from the fuel pressure regulator to the tank is not under pressure? I need to reroute...
• Fwd: hard turning after replacing power steering rack
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sun, 12 Nov 2006 20:51:55 -0500
  ...Only thing I can think of is maybe you've got air in the lines. -- mordo 1990 Carat
• Re: Replacing copper propane lines
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Fri, 5 Sep 2008 16:54:52 -0400
  For us, it's simply more fun (and convenient) to cook and wash up outdoors. That said, it's nice to have the option...
• Re: Ultimate Oil Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Wed, 14 Aug 2002 15:57:46 -0500
  ...Remove hose clamps from coolant >lines > > at the oil cooler/heat exchanger. Take coolant lines off of stock oil > > cooler/heat exchanger. Put new...
• Re: gas leak update, coupled with questions
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 9 May 2010 17:32:25 -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: need cold weather tips for diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 16:07:56 EST
  ...Be sure that your fuel lines between the injectors (the rubber lines) are in good shape and not cracked or leaking (this will allow...
• Re: fuel line replacement
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 19:03:30 -0700
  A while John Bange posted about a similar finding - I recall this because I had just replaced my fuel lines and was monitoring for...
• Re: Purchase price is just the down payment
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:53:44 +0000
  ...them, no seam rust, engine has had all the vacuum lines, fuel lines, rubber seals replaced, I have the upgraded headlights, new a/c...
• Re: Vanagon Winter Survival Kit Question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:41:52 -0600
  ...I'd not expect the main > tank > to freeze but the lines seem at risk. I'll bet our Canadian and > Alaskan > friends will...
• Cut on the dotted line?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cirulnick
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 12:06:44 -0400
  ...After closing up the engine hatch, I looked at the whole rear bay, and for the first time, noticed these dashed lines that are...
• Re: My '84 1.9L has two fuel filters!
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 1 Feb 2002 15:39:28 -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...
• Re: leaking power steering?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 19 Sep 2002 05:41:34 EDT
  ...Lots of rusty leaky hoses. (Salt City > Syracuse). > William, I have the affordable soloution to the leaking power steering lines on your Vanagon. see...
• Homemade pressure bleeder links
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 06:28:41 -0800
  ...http://www.actron.com/product_detail.php?pid=16292 Besides testing vacuum lines, it can also be used to bleed both brake and clutch...
• Re: another very-Friday email with absolutely NVC
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Sat, 6 Oct 2007 07:37:18 -0400
  ...ocean blue" > > Does anyone know more than those lines, or the tune past those lines? > Or > anything else about this song? > > I found myself...
• Driveability Problem-Need Advice
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Sat, 20 Oct 2007 17:16:32 -0400
  ...Just got done changing all the fuel lines in the engine bay. Now I have this terrible off idle hesitation. Put it in gear...
• Re: "91 Subie Vanagon back on the road
  Historical mailing list - JOHN LAUTERBACH
  Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:49:13 -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: vanagon gas tank remove
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 05 Jun 1996 23:18:16 -0400
  ...OK now disconnect both lines off the back. Next look under both wheel wells, you will see plastic vent/expansion tanks with 2 lines...
• Re: Power Steering Hose Fitting Size??
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 20:51:19 -0800
  ...Not the banjo-fitting end.) Anybody have a source for these? I need this information for converting the power steering lines used in the...
• Re: Heater lines under vanagon
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Thu, 25 Apr 2019 07:14:50 -0400
  ...Heater lines under vanagon > > To: T Collins <tonycollin@gmail.com> > > Cc: vanagonlist a <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> > > > > > > Would take five minutes to splice in...
• Re: Gas tank hard plastic line replacements ?
  Historical mailing list - =?utf-8?b?RnVydGhlcg==?=
  Sun, 5 Jun 2016 02:25:36 -0400
  ...You can eliminate the hard lines just by using longer lengths of the hose. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: Engine hesitates upon take off
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sat, 20 Jun 2015 07:43:40 -0700
  ...Replaced all vacuum lines. Timing and idle set. Adjusted idle switch. Ignition parts all replaced (tune up kit from van cafe) To do: Fuel...
• Friday: Annoyances rant...... continued....
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 6 Feb 2015 11:42:44 -0800
  ...Well, there were no RV's parked in said spaces until a large RV pulled in and decided to park perpendicular to the lines...
• Re: worm type fuel line clamps
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:08:41 -0500
  ...I recently replaced all my fuel lines from gas tank to fuel injectors. Found good clamps at my local NAPA store, T-bolt style...
• diesel gas conversion - fourth day
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Sat, 4 May 2002 19:07:54 -0700
  ...Does anyone have any other solutions than having the lines custom made? onwards and upwards... Matt '82 Westy redux
• Re: lost brake line...
  Historical mailing list - robert feller
  Mon, 24 Dec 2007 23:48:07 -0500
  ...Additionally, do we recommend the stainless flex lines be replaced all around for the rubber ones? On Dec 24, 2007 11:34 PM, Karl...
• Re: (F) '85 VANAGON GL BARGAINS!!! BEAT THIS!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Sun, 30 Aug 1998 16:01:33 -0400
  Bill - Am willing to swap all three of the broken, But Original, '85 GL rear view mirrors for those leaking brake lines, ONLY on...
• Re: Hoses on fuel injectors
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 7 Sep 2001 00:47:59 EDT
  ...heard a dremel will work well for this. >> Mr Bill, Never use a powertool near open gas lines. Can you say "ka-boom"? BenT
• Re: power steering pump
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 12:45:22 EDT
  ...do u need just pump or lines too? chris
• Re: Vapor lock? Static electricity? Help!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 22 Jul 2007 18:51:49 -0400
  ...It had metal fuel lines, in the engine compartment, that would get too hot. I wrapped insulation around them and had no more trouble...
• fuel line protective sleeve
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 18:06:49 -0700
  I am in the midst of replacing all of the fuel lines, but unfortunately, didn't think to also order the gray plastic protective...
• Re: 2.1L into '84 Westy project - Cooling system question
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Wed, 9 Jul 2008 13:33:22 -0700
  ...I have COMPLEAT 2.1L engine sitting >> in >> my garage - coolant lines, coolant distributors, coolant crossover lines, >> coolant burp lines, and any other kind...
• Re: Replaced Fuel Injection Lines - Now Rough Low Idle '87 GL
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 23:07:00 -0700
  ...Replaced Fuel Injection Lines - Now Rough Low Idle '87 GL Hoping that you all can come to my rescue... yet again.... I just completed...
• Re: leaks leaks and more leaks -
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 24 Feb 2007 06:08:46 EST
  ...If youhave a 83.5-early 85,your steel coolant tubes are right behind the PS lines as far as corroding through, goes. That...
• brakes again
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Jul 1996 08:27 EDT
  ...I am wondering if anyone can tell from this description if it is air in the lines or do I need a master cylinder...
• Air in the brake lines?
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:20:46 -0400
  ...My hunch is air in the lines that gets compressed as I used the brakes more and more, but that fade/mushy feeling gets...
• AC High Pressure Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jim & Melody
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 21:14:11 -0600
  ...They do report the original VW AC lines are not used and new hoses were run when the conversion was done. I suppose the...
• 82 Westy for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Sat, 27 Oct 2001 19:20:32 -0700
  ...AFM, injector seals, air tube seals, all small vacuum lines, fuel tank sender, vent lines & grommets, front brakes with hardware kits, fuel filter, plugs...
• Re: converting an 83.5 to power steering ?
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 12:49:49 -0800
  ...to do, but need to remove fuel tank. Make sure hydr. lines don't block area where fuel fill tube goes in, replace crossover...
• Re: propane explosion
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Thu, 10 May 2007 21:52:38 -0600
  ...nice HC detector. >>Works to find leaks in the propane lines (or gas lines). Darn useful. >>Helped me isolate a leaking fuel sending unit...
• FW: Time to check the fuel lines! R & R !! No burnt VW's in 2005!
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 11:17:39 -0500
  ...Time to check the fuel lines! R & R !! No burnt VW's in 2005! Something else to watch for is hose chaffing, new or...
• RE: Stainless Steel Brake lines - Van-Caf�
  Historical mailing list - Milo's Kitchen
  Fri, 21 Apr 2006 18:03:36 -0400
  ...Stainless Steel Brake lines - Van-Caf� yikes..... People get a grip.... There is more to life than the WEB. Any good autoparts has brake...
• Re: Fuel clamps, fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sat, 20 Apr 2002 22:49:33 -0700
  ...Fuel clamps, fuel lines What's the easiest way to get the metal crimp-type clamps off the rubber fuel lines? Should I cut...
• Re: replacing fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Dean S
  Wed, 17 Jul 2013 11:18:47 -0400
  Ralph..ok I give...who's BD. .seem's I know that name...and the coolant lines have been recently replaced and thoroughly...haha...
• Passed California Smog Check after SubieVan sat for 5 years
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:36:05 -0700
  ...PS rack and all lines and hoses installed. AC lines done. Just need PS pump installed and frozen AC compressor replaced. Once the mechanicals...
• Re: Total Cost of a complete engine overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 00:28:57 -0500
  You might want to consider the power steering lines (if you have PS). Frank Condelli has a replacement kit. On Monday, January 18, 2038...
• FS: 85 Wolfy Westy - NJ
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 15:56:03 +0000
  ...Passed strict NJ state inspection with flying colors less than 3 months ago! New windshield, all fuel lines replaced, recent tuneup including plugs, rotor...
• Re: Don't waste your money. Fuel Line's - Filters etc to prevent leaks?
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 20:34:19 +0000
  ...I had it towed to the mechanics that afternoon and had all of the fuel lines replaced. > I've never found the fuel hose...
• plastic coolant return line reroute
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Tue, 22 Feb 2005 22:14:56 -0800
  ...My questions of the collective wisdom are: (1) how flexible/brittle are these plastic lines (e.g. should I be concerned about breaking the...
• Re: Extend-A-Stay valve
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:14:09 +0000
  ...The issue is my propane lines already look as if they are stretched to their limit with what may be a longer than original...
• Re: Fuel tank problem solving
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Tue, 20 Mar 2018 18:38:38 -0700
  ...I’m back to swapping the lines so I can drive it to pick up another tank. Volvo 740 decided not to work at...