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• Re: Burnt Van Photos
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 6 Jul 2007 13:35:41 -0700
  ...Burnt Van Photos > Okay, so we need to make changing the fuel lines a condition of > membership here. > > "Hi, I just got a Vanagon...
• Source for metal clutch lines
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 22:49:07 EDT
  ...The connectors on these lines are bullet nose shaped with M12X1 threads. I can't even find bolts with this thread! I'd consider...
• cooling system modification, OK?
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 11:30:24 -0500
  ...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: teenagers and vanagons
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 20:44:10 -0700
  ...This apparently was changed from the old "one M class" way because the "riding test" involves riding 100 feet between two painted lines into...
• Brake Lines - Replacement
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 02:00:07 -0500
  ...Can steel braided lines be used for the entire Van? Would this be a better long term investment? 4. If the steel braided lines...
• second radiator
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 02:48:41 -0500
  ...had two lines attached to the bottom of it, they seem to be oil lines or perhaps even transmission oil lines. In looking through...
• Re routing the Gas lines
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Sun, 8 Oct 2006 22:17:54 -0700
  Replacing the set of gas lines that run from the fuel tank into the injectors, and the return set, makes me wonder why not...
• Re: 86 syncro rear brake lines
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 29 Nov 2008 15:42:49 -0800
  ...86 syncro rear brake lines > How is the best way to gain access to the rear brake lines above the > transmission? > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > + To unsubscribe from...
• Brake line replacement.
  Historical mailing list - Robinson
  Fri, 13 Oct 1995 01:18:40 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I removed the master cylinder and had no fluid come from any of the three(?) lines at all (which reminds me-why are there...
• Re: copper *brake* lines
  Historical mailing list - Berry Kercheval
  Sun, 19 Nov 1995 22:02:01 PST
  ...I have a source for OEM metal (yes, copper) lines for > about $5 each. My understanding is that so-called "copper" brake lines are...
• Re: Next question - Removing 35 yr. old brake lines from MC. :-/
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 09:47:29 -0400
  Corrosion between the line and the nuts also mean the lines are compromised at that point. Probably time to replace them. When using heat...
• Re: Brake Lines - Replacement
  Historical mailing list - JAIME E FORERO
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 00:24:18 -0800
  Hi, from the emails on this subject I gather that steel braided brake lines are not recommended and that even might not be DOT...
• Power Steering Fluid and lines Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Tue, 30 Nov 2010 20:01:09 -0600
  I've discovered leaky-ness in my power steering lines and a low fluid level today. I'll need to do a complete investigation...
• Syncro fuel vent & return lines
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Fri, 8 Jan 1999 14:29:19 -0800
  ...Has any syncro owner found a good method for changing the fuel vent lines and fuel return lines without dropping the tank? I have...
• Re: Part locater
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 2 Feb 2009 17:12:02 -0800
  ...Does anyone know > who of our lovely online dealers sell the metal brake lines for the > Vanagon? I've looked through CIP,Vanagain,Van...
• Re: braided SST brake lines
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Mon, 19 Apr 1999 12:46:50 -0500
  I have the MSDS stainless steel brake lines on my Vanagon, so far no problems with other brake components. The brake pedal feel is...
• Leaking fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - radish150
  Sun, 11 Mar 2001 20:33:31 +0000
  ...The air filter assy was blocking > the view so I couldn't really see from where (prob rail to > injector(s). > > I changed lines...
• Re: moaning, steering rack and me
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 10 Dec 2016 12:28:05 -0800
  he means power steering lines... the 2 long fat lines that run from the power steering pump to all the way to the front
• Re: replacing power steering lines with hoses
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:13:44 -0400
  Mark wrote: > Anyone have experience with replacing the metal power steering lines with hoses Here: http://www.frankcondelli.com/hose.htm George/ATL
• Re: new years resolution - continue to own a non-burnt van
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 15 Dec 2004 21:11:52 -0600
  ...I will be ordering from an online source and will be > doing all of the engine lines, and possibly the tank lines as well...
• Re: Frequency recommendation to replace Vanagon fuel gasoline lines
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Mon, 9 May 2016 09:38:51 +0200
  ...What is a normal life expectancy for fuel lines in the Vanagon? Should these lines be replaced every 2-3 years? Are certain brands...
• Re: Rusty Coolant and PS pipes on '85
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Apr 1996 06:14:21 -0500
  Biggest problem with repalcing the power steering lines is the need to drop the fuel tank. The lines are meteric and are a bear...
• Fuel line 'shielding' alternative.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 07:00:15 -0800
  When I replaced the lines in my 84 with it's Golf motor, the protective sleeves over my fuel lines were missing altogether in...
• Re: Are Vanagons more fire oriented than any other old car?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Rodriguez
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 22:42:00 EST
  My GTI is CIS-E, and has braided stanless steel fuel lines. They are in great shape, especially for being 11 years old... -Dave...
• Speaking of fuel lines.....
  Historical mailing list - Myers, Thomas A
  Tue, 2 Aug 2005 09:15:29 -0400
  ...I have lots of notes about the Fuel lines inside the engine compartment � but I had questions About the fuel lines between the fire...
• Re: Power steering lines
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:21:40 -0400
  ...It replaces the long metal lines with high pressure hydraulic lines (3000 psi). This kit is in our webstore as part number pshosekit It...
• Re: Re routing the Gas lines
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 17:58:18 -0700
  ...Monday, October 09, 2006 1:17 AM > > Subject: [VANAGON] Re routing the Gas lines > > > > > >> Replacing the set of gas lines that run from the...
• 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: Power steering lines
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:01:47 -0400
  I replaced my lines with these, and couldn't be happier. Easy to do, as I just cut out the old. These are flexible...
• WTB - hard brake lines from parts van
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Kreuzer
  Thu, 20 Apr 2006 21:54:45 -0500
  I'm looking for good hard lines front to back. My van suffered through one too many Midwest winters and the lines look pretty...
• Re: Fuel lines (injector hoses)
  Historical mailing list - Slloth
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:52:07 -0700
  When replacing the small 2 inch lines on the injectors how do you remove the hose from the injector? It has a small metal...
• Re: Power steering lines R & R
  Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 08:54:24 -0400
  ...After removing the rubber cushion, it was obvious that water and salt had worked its magic on the steel lines in the moist cavity...
• Re: 84 vanagon- brake lines leaking
  Historical mailing list - Kapitan Ray Nemo
  Mon, 17 Jul 2000 19:32:40 EDT
  Can anyone give me any advice about replacing the metal brake lines? ____________________________________________________________________ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape WebMail account today at http://webmail...
• Re: [Re: Are Vanagons more fire oriented than any other old car?]
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Crooks
  Fri, 15 Jan 1999 01:48:30 PST
  ...Why does VW insist on plastic lines? owner-vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM wrote: My GTI is CIS-E, and has braided stanless steel fuel...
• Re: Wrap exhaust pipes with fiberglass?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:09:49 -0400
  Chris, It would probably be cheaper than using Aeroquip braided lines like I've been meaning to do for the last five years. Could...
• 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: vanagonwiki.net - Brake Lines Replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 1 Jun 2010 14:22:24 -0400
  ...Still, you can check it out andf improve > it here : > > http://www.vanagonwiki.net/wiki/Brake_lines_replacement > > I will try again later when...
• Re: Fuel Line protectors
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Wed, 24 Feb 1999 13:54:04 -0500
  Paul; It is an extra heat shield for the fuel lines. Since I could not find any locally the old stuff was reused. You...
• Dirty fuel lines?
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Tue, 6 Sep 2005 08:42:45 -0700
  ...My conclusion is that there is dirt being flushed through the fuel lines and getting caught in the filter. Has anone had enough experience...
• Re: digest mode
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 19:13:52 -0700
  ...Those of us that use the digest can get a little tired of scrolling through a thousand lines of repeated repeats of already twice...
• Re: replacing brake lines
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:16:24 -0700
  ...The upshot is that the lines themselves were purchased from my local auto parts shop. I made sure to get lines with the "German...
• Re: Coolant line complications - early vs. late vanagons.
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 10:23:33 -0400
  The problem with the earliest water-cooled vanagons was that the coolant lines were metal (so they rust through). The later vans (I believe...
• Re: Cooling question...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 17:35:41 -0500
  in the area of fuel distribution, I have never replaced the rubber fuel lines that connect to the fuel rails and injectors. They are...
• Re: Kombi on fire
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  6 Oct 1995 09:46:56 -0700
  RE>>Kombi on fire 10/6/95 Yes, - BUT -- , fuel injection lines are under around 35 psi pressure in a Bosch FI system. While...
• Re: Fuel line replacement
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 10:55:39 -0500
  > Forgive me, I don't have my Bentley handy but are all the fuel lines made > of flexible hose? At least on the WBXers...
• Source for replacement Power Steering Hoses for 2.1L ???
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 15:39:54 -0700
  ...Frank Condelli sells flexible lines to replace leaking Power Steering lines in the Vanagon. His website says he won't be able to send...
• Re: Brakes completely died.
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:18:56 -0700
  > > I tend to inspect brake lines along with CV joint boots and fuel lines >> when I'm under the van changing the oil - just...
• Sunroof drain lines?
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Tue, 20 Jan 2004 21:14:24 -0800
  Where are the sunroof drain lines on Vanagons? My carpet padding feels a bit soggy. -John _________________________________________________________________ Find high-speed �net deals � comparison-shop your...
• source for spring clamps for fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 11 Dec 2005 09:33:11 -0500
  I'm looking for the spring clamps for replacing my fuel lines in the engine compartment. Not the screw type. Anybody have a lead...
• Re: Replacing metal coolant hoses with copper?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 2 May 2005 18:23:38 -0400
  ...Why aren't brakes lines, gas lines, and coolant lines made from copper from the factory? Bceause it'll crack, and it's an...
• Re: '90 syncro gas lines
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 1 Aug 2012 21:10:27 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: '90 syncro gas lines Questions more out of curiousity, had ordered the new gas lines from GoWesty and went...
• Re: Propane lines
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 18:32:03 -0800
  ...Using 200 psi lines and barbed fittings is plenty to seal up 1 psi. Copper lines can rub and wear through too and can...
• Re: diesel gas conversion - fifth day
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Mon, 6 May 2002 09:42:51 -0400
  ...I'm totally kicking on having to shell out $150 for custom made fuel injector lines, but I guess I don't have any...
• Re: Oldsmobile Burns Today - Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 19:37:39 -0700
  Even with a Diesel you better check those lines so you don't slip off the road. Stan On Fri, 18 Jul 2003 18...
• Re: Non Vanagon related brake line question
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:33:23 -0400
  At 05:35 PM 10/10/2008, Max Wellhouse wrote... >My question is, Mercury took a "circuitous" route with these factory >lines and I...
• Re: 88 front & rear steel brake lines size
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 20 May 2010 08:55:31 -0400
  ...Measure all of the lines you are going to need (length) then try matching this up to the lengths that Napa has. They are...
• Re: Plastic Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Dan Eggert
  Fri, 11 May 2001 10:49:42 -0500
  I cut the plastic fuel lines on mine a while back and they did start to leak. I found another set off of an...
• Re: Does this look like a fuel leak?
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:28:41 -0600
  ...Don makes a really good point that I think gets overlooked regarding fuel lines. The standard routing of the fuel lines in a WBX...
• 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
  ...Replacing Fuel Lines on a 2.1...anybody got really good instructions? On 8/25/05, kevin obrien <kevindobrien@yahoo.com> wrote: e been...
• Re: Propane lines
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 16:28:19 -0800
  That's what I did when I crimped one of my lines. I sawed off the offending part and then put on a short...