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• Re: fuel hose sleeve alternative?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:32:06 -0500
  ...Initial impressions are very good. > > I ordered the 1/2" sleeving and it fits perfectly over the fuel hose. > I'm hoping this will...
• Fuel hose diagram
  Historical mailing list - Chris Snyder
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 14:36:57 EDT
  ...Does any one have access to the diagrams for the fuel hoses? the Bentley leaves a lot to be desired in this respect. Any...
• Re: Fuel filter/hose
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 12:15:33 -0500
  > Actually, on my Vanagon ('87) there is a VW recall in which they > replace the fuel filter with a plain piece of hose. > It...
• Re: fuel line replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 9 Apr 2006 20:05:54 -0400
  Those little cuffs or collars on the fuel injector hoses are to hold the hoses on the barbed fittings. I used a #11 x...
• Re: Was fuel leak? Now: appropriate route for fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:08:45 -0800
  I really like to see covering on fuel hoses, likewaterboxer engines use. It's likely this expensive extra strong fuel hose will not get...
• Re: raw fuel smell at idle
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 19:32:14 -0600
  Check all your fuel lines immediately. Fuel leaks can cause nasty fires in vanagons. Inspect each line for hose clamp tightness, wetness, and any...
• Re: Fuel Injector Question....Anyone...Anyone...Anyone...
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 04:42:41 -0400
  ...holds the rubber hose onto the fuel injector and put on a new piece of > fuel hose on with a hose clamp? I know...
• Re: Read carefully (fuel hose)
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 09:40:10 -0700
  ...He is showing you the Gates brand that most autoparts stores will sell you when you ask for fuel injection hose for your van...
• Re: Fuel line for 82 air cooled.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 13 Jul 2003 07:16:05 -0700
  ...Fuel line for 82 air cooled. > I am replacing all the high pressure fuel injection hose on my > 82 Westy and the only hose...
• Re: Fuel tank problem solving (Almost)
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Tue, 27 Mar 2018 08:51:49 -0700
  ...The engine fuel pressure return line is a rigid > plastic 7mm OD hose that slips into the 7mm ID connector hose. Is this > standard...
• Re: Need help with hose from therm to radiator
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Sun, 22 Sep 2002 12:36:02 -0400
  Thanks Joel - lots of good info - saw the fuel hose kit on Ken's website as well as the cooling hose info. - didn't...
• Re: fuel line? (sorry, archives down)
  Historical mailing list - Smith, James F
  Tue, 26 Jan 1999 13:21:34 -0500
  ...the 10mm goes between the fuel tank and the fuel pump. best thing is to put the new hose up to the old hose...
• Re: Was fuel leak? Now: appropriate route for fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:36:04 -0800
  ...The sleeves were secured to each hose with a small cable strap. My point: the fuel hose showed no signs of reaction of wear...
• Re: Bad fuel?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 31 Jul 2016 18:27:17 -0600
  ...trouble ~ Put a HoseClamp on the Hose Between the GasTank & FuelPump & disconnect the Hose from the F'P', Connect another hose to the F...
• Re: Fuel tank problem solving (Almost)
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 27 Mar 2018 10:02:31 -0600
  ...The engine fuel pressure return line is a rigid plastic 7mm OD hose that slips into the 7mm ID connector hose. Is this standard...
• Re: Fuel Filter Help
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 03 May 97 00:02:46 CDT
  ...well, it IS the fuel hose. and when you start twisting and pulling on that filter, the gasoline inside the hose is gotta go...
• Re: Fuel Injection rated hose
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:02:29 +0000
  ...Fuel Injection rated hose I'm looking to buy a spool of hose to replace fuel lines in several vanagons. I know I need...
• purpose of fuel hose sleeves
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Fri, 7 Nov 2008 15:10:03 -0500
  Are the white plastic/vinyl "sleeves" on the fuel hose in the engine compartment there mainly for protection against abrasion, or as heat shields...
• Re: Fuel hose size
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 1 Aug 2020 16:45:46 -0600
  IMHO,, The Correct Way To Do the Fuel Supply Hose Replacement & The Way that I Always Recommend that It Be Done is to Run...
• Re: Fuel leak ruins San Jose trip.
  Historical mailing list - James R. Gilbert
  Mon, 6 Apr 1998 20:10:10 -0400
  ...I think I put in a section of new fuel line (fuel line, not just rubber hose). Again, memory doesn't serve so good...
• Fuel hose #2
  Historical mailing list - Chris Snyder
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 19:32:59 EDT
  ...After all the posts lately about fuel hose and hose replacement, I understand why now, and here is why! I went to start my...
• Re: RV recall on fuel injectors on Vanagon 1990 Multivan Westie
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 17:34:21 -0400
  ...In any case, replace all rubber fuel hoses between the fuel pump and the fuel pressure regulator. If the bulkhead fitting on the firewall...
• Re: Replaced Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:06:31 -0400
  ...Replaced Fuel Lines > > I just finished replacing the underside fuel hoses and clamps on my '87 > Westy (I had done the entire engine bay...
• Re: Fuel Line Recall - PW13
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 7 Oct 2000 22:18:17 -0700
  ...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: 7.5 mm fuel injection hose OK?
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:00:34 -0500
  ...7.5 mm fuel injection hose OK? > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > One of my favorite vendors has fuel injection hose in a 7...
• "air inlet hose" part #? how much fuel hose?
  Historical mailing list - prb
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 09:56:13 -0800
  ...hose--what diameter? Third, how many feet or meters of 7mm fuel hose should I have on hand to change out all hose on...
• Re: Need referral to replacing short FI hose (between injectors and fuel rail)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 5 Sep 2005 17:37:35 -0500
  ...Need referral to replacing short FI hose (between injectors and fuel rail) > Hi, > > I am trouble finding tips/references for replacing the short FI...
• Re: Fuel flow issue 83.5 1.9 WBX
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 24 May 2015 20:13:27 -0700
  ...This pulls the diaphram which then allows the regulator to pass excess fuel through and back to the fuel tank. Is the vacuum hose...
• Re: Need referral to replacing short FI hose (between injectors and fuel rail)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 12 Sep 2005 21:11:31 -0500
  ...Need referral to replacing short FI hose (between injectors > and > fuel rail) > > Hi, > > I am trouble finding tips/references for replacing the short FI...
• Re: burning van
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Mon, 1 Jun 2009 17:04:30 -0400
  ...Look for evidence of weeping fuel, fuel odor and cracks in the hoses when squeezed or bent. Sometimes there will be dried stains left...
• heater hose suitable as fuel vent hose?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:24:05 -0400
  ...Only thing I can find locally in the right diameter is heater hose. It's rubber hose, looks like fuel line, and this is...
• Re: fuel line size
  Historical mailing list - Dan Arnfeld
  Tue, 22 Jul 1997 09:36:01 -0700
  ...I used about 21 ft of 7mm (fuel Injection, high pressure) hose on my 87. Yes! replace the "Y" fittings as well as the...
• Re: replacing fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 2 Dec 1997 09:51:07 CST
  ...the 10mm goes between the fuel tank and the fuel pump. best thing is to put the new hose up to the old hose...
• Fuel Injector Question....Anyone...Anyone...Anyone...
  Historical mailing list - Jesse and Monica Johnson
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 20:39:13 -0400
  ...holds the rubber hose onto the fuel injector and put on a new piece of fuel hose on with a hose clamp? I know...
• Fuel Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 06:23:10 -0400
  After 22 years, I guess it is time to replace the fuel hoses. Anyone have a good (easy) way of removing the original steel...
• Fuel pressure regulator price and intallation Question
  Historical mailing list - Chad Bearden
  Tue, 30 Sep 1997 07:29:34 -0400
  Hello all, Autozone has a fuel pressure regulator (fpr) for 52.99 for my 84 gasoline Westy. Good price? Also, the hoses that connect...
• Re: Balls O' Fire ! !
  Historical mailing list - Eric Baden
  Fri, 24 May 1996 20:48:34 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Is VW's externally reinforced hose suitable for the high pressure of fuel injection? I've used it on the return line but have...
• Re: Check your fuel lines, NOW
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 1 Nov 2011 13:55:32 -0700
  I just recently did a complete engine compartment fuel hose changeout on my 84 GL. You just can't beat Continental for the quality...
• Replacing Fuel Hose
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Wed, 4 Apr 2007 13:18:45 -0400
  ...My first question is what's the best way to get that hose all the way onto that fuel rail? It's about half...
• Re: vanagon syndrome plus poor gass economy
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 10:53:25 -0500
  If you have not already done so - replace ALL fuel hoses in the engine bay - and I do mean all, including the little short...
• Re: Fuel pressure Guage
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Mon, 28 Feb 2005 20:57:04 -0800
  ...The best answer to you question is that you on the right track-- I actually used a spare fuel injection hose clamp. Ensure that...
• Re: video of burning Westy. sad
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:13:36 -0800
  it's not really the fuel hoses so much .. it's the crimp type metal hose clamps installed at the factory .. *especially* one in...
• fuel line size
  Historical mailing list - Blake C. Thornton
  Tue, 22 Jul 1997 09:48:15 -0600
  ...1 - the archives say to buy 8mm(5/16") hose. I know my fuel filter takes 7mm hose. How much of each? 2 - I...
• Re: ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 02:40:10 -0500
  ...My hoses > have been exposed to fuel for less than 1 week. All the hoses are very > soft now. One failed. > > > - The name of...
• Fuel hose question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 10:57:51 -0700
  ...I now have extra "new" hose, that has been exposed to fuel. Is it safe to keep as spare hose, or will it deteriorate...
• Re: FI hose and clamps source
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 May 2008 18:30:19 -0700
  ...FI hose and clamps source Another source for FI fuel hose and the proper clamps is cgenterprises.com The fuel line costs $48 for...
• Recall of 1991 Vanagon - Fire danger
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Sat, 11 Jan 1997 13:54:15 -0800 (PST)
  ...THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTION RAIL ON THE ENGINE MAY SHRINK BEYOND THE CLAMP FORCE OF THE FUEL HOSE CLAMPS, ALLOWING...
• ISO: Fuel filler hose, syncro
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 10:09:11 -0800
  The filler hose (1 5/8" ID) hose in my syncro has worn through (where the gas-station fuel filler nozzle hits the back...
• Fuel pressure Guage
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Wed, 16 Feb 2005 22:55:37 -0800
  Hi Marc, An excellant fuel pressure guage can be made by looking in the yellow pages for companies that make up hydraulic hose or...
• Re: Changing out fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 27 Dec 2004 10:44:15 -0600
  If you'rre talking about the two rubber hoses out each side, each hose has a regular hose clamp. Pinch one off with vise...
• Fuel Line replacement - Fuel pressure test?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 23:45:15 -0600
  Hi, I've bought all the hoses from one of our fantastic list vendors and reading the fantastic annotated directions on the fuel line...
• Re: Fuel Line Replacement ? re hose size
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:15:08 -0700
  ...Fuel Line Replacement ? re hose size To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2008, 7:02 AM Again, I am having trouble...
• Re: Fuel hose size
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 1 Aug 2020 23:37:05 +0000
  ...Fuel hose size >> >> What size fuel hose do I need to replace the one from the firewall plastic >> fitting to the engine? >> >> Rob >> vwrobb...
• Re: coolant
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:06:10 -0700
  ...and a clamp the rubber hose that feeds fuel to the engine onto the hard plastic line with a good fuel injection hose clamp...
• Re: Don't waste your money. Fuel Line's - Filters etc to prevent leaks?
  Historical mailing list - Stewart, Donna
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 12:36:48 -0800
  ...Fuel Line's - Filters etc to prevent leaks? Eric, You may have a point, but replacing all the hoses and clamps is good way...
• Re: Hose on Fuel Injectors - replaceable?
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 13:53:57 -0400
  I just replaced my fuel hoses in June and those short ones on the injectors were the ones in the worst condition. I used...
• Re: Oil/gas leak from passenger cv joint
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:58:56 -0700
  the hose that goes from the 'triple T' thing .. with the fuel pressure testing port on it ( that 7mm hex screw ) that should be...
• 1991 Westy, gas tank return hose size (and fuel line or injector line)?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:52:57 -0600
  ...Unfortunately, I didn't have any hose to replace the gas tank->fuel pump, and the gas return into the tank. Of course, now...
• Re: Broken Fuel Pump - Was: Fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 16 Feb 2011 06:18:24 -0800
  ...It was the factory crimped clamp that was the issue.� I was trying to cut/saw/release this clamp holding the fuel hose to...
• another fuel hose question
  Historical mailing list - BM2AM
  Mon, 25 May 1998 16:55:23 EDT
  First thanks to all who set me straight on using the right fuel hose/ Second NO THANKS to the person who called me an...