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• the 'other' fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - A. Kimmons
  Wed, 31 Mar 1999 21:29:16 +0000
  ...Can the fuel line above the fuel pump be a regular fuel line or is this a metric high pressure also. I did the...
• Re: Fuel tank problem solving (Almost)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 27 Mar 2018 09:35:24 -0400
  ...I assume the > fuel pump is damaged from running dry for too long? > > I detached the pressurized fuel line after the pump. No gush...
• Fuel line size
  Historical mailing list - Darren
  Tue, 14 May 2002 07:52:44 -0500
  When changing out my fuel lines, I noticed that the supply line hoses on the Vanagon (�87) were 3/8 inch that the ventilation...
• Re: '80 Westy - Fuel Line Replacement Time
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 24 Jul 2003 11:37:00 -0700
  Replace all of them in the engine compartment. ------------------ Clip ----------------------- Replace every fuel line on the van (except the hard plastic from the pump to...
• Re: fuel line
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 17:04:56 -0800
  I just replaced my fuel line. If you are going to go through the effort to replace that fuel line also replace the plastic...
• Solution Was: ARG, HELP, fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Sat, 18 Jan 2003 17:23:11 -0500
  ...I bought a new pump, filter, and fuel lines, and all I needed was some gas line antifreeze. Greg. 82 westy (with shiney new...
• Re: Help! Fuel leak - FIXED!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Tue, 27 May 2003 18:35:39 -0700
  ...Has anyone tried replacing this rigid line? I replaced my plastic fuel line with 5/16" steel line. A short section of rubber line...
• Re: [WetWesties] Gas Tank/Lines
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 11:31:16 -0600
  You can buy Fuel Injection line by the foot 7mm or 5/16" any quality auto parts store should have it. Your VW fuel...
• Re: CHECK FUEL LINES NOW!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Brad J Winemiller
  Thu, 13 Apr 1995 18:46:26 -0400 (EDT)
  What makes that even worse is when you have fuel injection. My dad's 75 went up in smoke when the fuel line broke...
• Re: Relocating syncro fuel filter
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 28 Dec 1999 17:52:22 PST
  ...This is the fuel line that goes directly to the FI >rails, > > not the return line with the pressure regulator. Insert the fuel filter...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:51:34 -0600
  Dick, the fitting I mentioned is in the "firewall." Just trace the fuel line from the fuel filter back to the middle of the...
• Re: Replacing Fuel Lines on a 2.1...anybody got really good instructions?
  Historical mailing list - Martine Boudreault
  Thu, 1 Sep 2005 21:59:11 -0400
  ...http://www.benplace.com/fuel_line.htm Joel -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of John Meeks...
• Re: Frequency recommendation to replace Vanagon fuel gasoline lines
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
  Wed, 11 May 2016 17:43:31 -0400
  ...My question is regarding the grey original abrasion control covers that were over the original VW fuel injection lines. Is there any need to...
• Re: source for spring clamps for fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 11 Dec 2005 10:45:15 -0500
  If you are concerned about screw type clamps digging into fuel lines hoses you can get screw hose clamps with a flat surface that...
• Bosch metal fuel filter - made for same or different fuel line diameters?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Guttman
  Sun, 17 Sep 2000 21:03:28 -0400
  ...The filter's 'intake' line from the tank, however, appears to be 5/16" while the 'exit' line to the fuel pump is larger...
• Replaced Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:33:37 -0400
  Vanderers, For those who appreciate such news, I replaced the engine compartment fuel lines today. Later this weekend I'll move forward with new...
• Re: Fuel lines, one more time,was: Congrats! Check it out...was: NEW OWNER!!
  Historical mailing list - Ian Cameron
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 14:37:04 -0800
  ...In my sports car days SS fuel line was standard for British sports-race cars: anyone with an electric fuel pump used SS flex...
• Re: Advice on Leak in Fuel Return Line
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 19 Nov 2018 12:16:06 -0800
  ...My fuel lines have blue pinch clamps, but the lines have been replaced, and the "fire starter" at the wall replaced by a line...
• 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: fuel pump producing bubbles
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:37:42 -0500
  Fuel pump bubbles can cause problems and a bad fuel line between the tank and pump can suck air into the pump & cause bubbles...
• Re: Fuel tank problem solving (Almost)
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 27 Mar 2018 10:02:31 -0600
  ...I assume the fuel pump is damaged from running dry for too long? >> >> I detached the pressurized fuel line after the pump. No gush...
• Re: Van-Cafe fuel-line firewall adapter
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Thu, 28 Oct 2010 19:05:39 -0700
  ...Van-Cafe fuel-line firewall adapter > Zoltan, then how do you protect the fuel line from abrasion where it > passes through the firewall? > > Mark...
• Re: Fuel leaks/fuel lines/clamps, etc., 82 westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 5 May 1999 09:57:08 -0400
  ...Fuel leaks/fuel lines/clamps, etc., 82 westy Hi Volks, I am having a dilemma with fuel injection leaks around my connections that is...
• Re: Another fuel line question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 05:25:08 -0500
  The black plastic part in question is called the fuel rail. And YUP! Any hose/line carrying fuel is part of the system that...
• Re: Fires
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:38:27 -0500
  ...Run the fuel line through a good grommet that will fit into the hole in the firewall. My fuel line from GoWesty (I know...
• Fuel Pump to Canister Filter Fuel Hose Size?
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sun, 26 Aug 2012 15:59:20 -0400
  ...I want to replace that short piece of fuel line between the pump & filter and secure it with proper fuel line clamps. OD & ID...
• Re: Burnt Van Photos
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Fri, 6 Jul 2007 13:49:15 -0700
  ...I changed the fuel lines." >> >> "You'll thank us. What was your question?" >> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
• Re: 7mm or 8mm fuel line?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:38:31 -0400
  ...Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL Edward Duntz <eduntz@HOTMAIL.COM> writes: > I'm going to replace my fuel lines in my '85 Vanagon Westfalia soon...
• fuel line frequency
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 11 Dec 2021 13:11:29 -0800
  ...Every time I have my head in the engine compartment I am inspecting things and fuel lines is one of those things. Check the...
• Re: Van-Cafe fuel-line firewall adapter
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:57:58 -0500
  ...DMc ---- Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Even better, my fuel line comes directly from the pump to the steel Subaru > fuel rail...
• Re: [Syncro] Relocating syncro fuel filter
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 16:13:48 -0500
  ...You are FAR more likely to have fuel-line problems if you are one of those folks who don't replace your fuel lines...
• Re: NEw Fuel Lines for 84 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:09:44 -0400
  ...NEw Fuel Lines for 84 1.9L I want to replace my twenty year old fuel lines to eliminate the possibility of a complete...
• Re: fuel line replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 15:18:14 -0700
  ...I am assuming they were stock, based on the date stamp on the longer fuel lines. Those longer lines looked pretty good, with only...
• Re: Fuel Line Trick! 87 Van 2.1 A/t
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 3 Jan 2008 21:30:59 -0800
  ...Without the fitting, they'd have either had to have a long piece of fuel line dangling off the body into the engine compartment...
• Re: Hose on Fuel Injectors - replaceable?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 13:05:02 -0400
  ...Hose on Fuel Injectors - replaceable? > > > > Stupid question: (but then, it is Friday, isn't it?) > > > > When replacing the fuel lines in the engine bay...
• Cost to replace Fuel Lines/Fuel Inj. lines?
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Hatcher
  Tue, 22 Sep 1998 15:42:25 -0400
  ...I plan on having the fuel injection lines replaced as well. What would be a fair price to have this work done at the...
• Re: fuel lines replacing
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Sullivan
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 08:27:48 -0700
  ...fuel lines replacing >Yea to that! I think it's 7mm FI line. How about tips and pointers from >someone who's done it...
• Re: pinch the fuel line?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:57:42 -0700
  ...Thursday, July 24, 2008 8:41 PM Subject: [VANAGON] pinch the fuel line? I need to change out the little white fuel filter and...
• Aircooled fuel line question,
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
  Sun, 6 Apr 2003 23:34:31 -0400
  ...type thing? Also anyone know the size of the fuel line behind the fuel filter. TIA, Kevin 81 Vanagon 80 Westy :( sold on friday...
• Re: fuel line replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 14:49:26 -0700
  First, let me say that I agree that replacing old fuel lines is extremely important, however... the cracking on the outside of the fuel...
• Re: How often to change Fuel Injectors?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
  Wed, 24 Jul 2013 20:07:57 -0400
  ...I replaced the section from the fuel filter to the engine compartment with one piece of rubber fuel line. The clamps on the fuel...
• Re: fuel line protective sleeve
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Tue, 4 Dec 2007 23:07:30 -0800
  Hello All, Is the loose fitting fuel line protective sleeve supposed to carry away fuel, from a fuel leak in a line, away from...
• Re: [Syncro] Relocating syncro fuel filter
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 12:30:27 PST
  ...This is the fuel line that goes directly to the FI >rails, > > not the return line with the pressure regulator. Insert the fuel filter...
• 78 Bus Fuel Problem Solved
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 06:45:15 -0400
  The 78 bus is once again running....the garage pulled off the fuel filter and nothing came out of the line. They blew in...
• fuel lines: if it ain't broke
  Historical mailing list - Mark
  Sun, 4 Oct 2009 20:07:51 -0400
  Hello all - I'm replacing my gas tank and while I have it out I'm thinking of replacing all the fuel lines too...
• Re: fuel lines: if it ain't broke
  Historical mailing list - Randy C. Nunes
  Sun, 4 Oct 2009 20:43:30 -0400
  ...Got the GoWesty fuel line kit - HOWEVER - I'm re-thinking an entire fuel line replacement job. I got the little plastic bugger out...
• Re: killer bee noise in my 84 wesy
  Historical mailing list - Emmett Bearden
  Mon, 15 Jun 1998 15:51:51 -0400
  ...Replacing the fuel line was the next thing I was going to try. It looks like the current fuel line is a rigid pipe...
• Re: Replacing fuel lines with Copper tubing/Steel braided lines?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 16 Dec 2005 17:22:42 -0600
  ...The braided lines, however, are another matter. This type of line is used for both hydraulics and for fuel on aircraft. It is tough...
• Re: fuel leak - or not...
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 18:01:19 +0000
  A year or two after I replaced all the fuel lines I noticed wetness around the black plastic fuel distribution manifolds. The fuel line...
• Heisitating problem...
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Wed, 30 Dec 1998 03:50:54 EST
  ...It was a gas line leak from the original old cracked rubber fuel line tube between the firewall and the fuel pump line. Thank...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:49:07 -0800
  ...From there, a fuel line goes to the injector rail, and lines > from there to the injectors. > > Check the archives for "firestarter" and fuel...
• Re: Don't waste your money. Fuel Line's - Filters etc to prevent leaks?
  Historical mailing list - Christensen
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 17:01:14 -0600
  ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kenneth Wilford" >Every single fuel line replacement I have ever done (80-91 Vanagons) >have had hoses that were split internally...
• Fuel line connection check - heads up!
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Tue, 23 May 2006 12:58:03 -0300
  ...The rubber fuel hose to plastic fuel line connection just in front of the fire wall (just in front of the engine) was leaking...
• Re: Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 18:37:03 -0500
  About these fuel lines, I guess I don't really understand what everyone is replacing or my van may be different I have a...
• Fuel line replacement
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Sun, 3 Jan 1999 15:07:35 -0500
  I keep reading of the necessity to replace the fuel lines to prevent fires. Since I do not have the facilities to do any...
• Re: fuel line route 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 19 Oct 2006 11:08:35 -0400
  ...I had difficulty getting the new fuel lines to go through them. Soap did the trick.Also,I think that the OEM routing allows...
• fuel line size
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Sun, 17 Jul 2005 17:41:43 -0700
  Howdy, Anyone know the specs (od, id, etc) for the short piece of fuel line going from the fuel tank to the fuel pump...
• Re: Fuel line replacement
  Historical mailing list - tim vb-o'brien
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 08:26:47 -0800
  ...Bloss" wrote: > > > Forgive me, I don't have my Bentley handy but are all the fuel lines made > > of flexible hose? > > At least on...
• Re: engine/starter problem, advice sought:)
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Wed, 11 Oct 1995 22:30:14 -0600
  ...So, check your fuel line routing, particularly if you have a metal fuel line. Of course, if you have a rubber fuel line, you...