← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum

Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 5+: 60 results shown for line.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

brake line needed
Historical mailing list - ray hale
Mon, 03 Jun 96 10:58:57 EST
Hi all, On my '66 standard there is a brake line that runs from the top wheel cylinder to the bottom wheel cylinder on...
87 rebuild update
Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
Mon, 6 Jul 1998 10:19:54 -0500
...I had replaced my fuel lines with regular 5/16 line, not knowing that this would not last. I read a post on the...
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...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list - Clark, Patrick
Thu, 10 May 2001 12:18:36 -0700
...Once I had the lines off it was obvious why I could smell the leak-- the interior of the lines were badly cracked and...
Re: RE: check those fuel lines!
Historical mailing list
Sun, 4 Aug 1996 15:17:35 -0400
my opinion is that most buses have not had the fuel lines changed in decades. every other year seems a bit caustios, though. i...
Re: Re routing the Gas lines
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 9 Oct 2006 17:58:18 -0700
Compared to the price of your daily Mochaccino at St*rbucks, that's a long lasting, safe replacement for fuel line. On 10/9...
legitimate beef - water under the bridge - or just plain wrong
Historical mailing list - Mark
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 22:12:59 -0400
Not sure what to do about this one - eight years ago, I had my power steering lines replaced by the dealer. Now I've...
Re: replacing power steering lines with hoses
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Sat, 21 Aug 2010 13:05:39 -0400
MSRP on the vw oem lines = $485.35 or Frank Condelli's flexible lines =$250.00. Considering the ease of install on the flexible...
Re: fuel lines
Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
Sat, 4 Jan 2003 14:18:21 -0500
...fuel lines > Happy New Year to all of you. I am in the process of replacing my fuel lines on my 1987 Vanagaon with...
Re: Burnt Van Photos
Historical mailing list - Leslie Schwartz
Sat, 7 Jul 2007 10:37:27 -0500
...Our former mechanic changed "all the lines that needed to be changed". After we even had specifically said, "Please change the fuel lines." A...
Re: Next question - Removing 35 yr old brake lines from MC. :-/
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Fri, 8 Jun 2012 18:48:02 -0400
Courtney, actually because the master cylinder is inside the van behind the instrument panel, the line ends there should be like new. There should...
Re: Fuel Line Question
Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
Thu, 25 Jun 1998 17:10:15 -0400
...The hard plastic line (that comes from the fuel pump/filter) goes into a softer rubber line which connects to the formed plastic fitting...
Check your fuel line hose clamps!
Historical mailing list - mordo
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:19:53 -0400
I think this fact is why VW specified spring-type clamps in the technical service bulletin on fuel line replacement. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Tabe...
Re: Red Line in Canada
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Tue, 18 Dec 2001 19:23:39 -0800
...These red line products sound so good when you read the testimonials on their web site. does anyone have enough experience with red line...
Re: replacing brake lines
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sat, 21 Apr 2012 14:31:22 -0400
I should mention that the leak is in the middle of the vehicle on one of the metal lines, not one of the flexible...
Re: CHECK FUEL LINES NOW!!!!!!!!!!
Historical mailing list
Fri, 14 Apr 1995 00:10:05 -0400
That was close...these mechanics I know swear by real German gas line, with the reinforced webbing. Make sure it's not Brazilian. Maybe...
Long Brake Line Tips + Removal Question
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 4 Sep 2009 12:02:45 -0700
...I wanted to keep the line "as is" to copy the bends. So..... "Ragged" (removed) rust on line at/near nut at "T" block...
Re: Power steering lines R & R
Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
Mon, 6 Sep 1999 08:54:24 -0400
...After cleaning and scraping the rust it appeared that the two lines are different. The high pressure line is thick walled and the low...
Re: replacing power steering lines with hoses
Historical mailing list - Dylan Friedman
Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:35:36 +0000
...replacing power steering lines with hoses Sent: Aug 21, 2010 11:28 AM Anyone have experience with replacing the metal power steering lines with...
Re: Clutch line
Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 04:44:56 -0800
A few years ago I needed to replace that section of the clutch line. I found that they sell various length pre-made sections...
Re: Advice on Leak in Fuel Return Line
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Mon, 19 Nov 2018 13:58:49 -0800
...I'll keep an eye on it and replace the lines again soon, probably cutting back that hard plastic line to get rid of...
Re: LineX Syncro Westy
Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:18:36 -0500
...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > There's a LineX (spray on bedliner) shop next to my Prius shop in Boulder. > > One of their customers decided...
disconnect brake line to remove caliper?
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
Tue, 17 Nov 1998 03:03:55 EST
...Am I supposed to disconnect the brake line from the caliper to remove the caliper to remove the rotor? There is a steele (or...
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...
Fuel Lines
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Thu, 18 Dec 2003 18:21:48 -0800
...Like tools needed, length of fuel line, what fuel line not to use, tips, and pitfalls, etc. Happy Holidays TIA Jere 90 GL/Carat...
Last A/C VW Van Rolled off of Brazilian Assembly Line Yesterday
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Thu, 22 Dec 2005 08:36:10 -0500
Hi, Not sure if anyone caught this yesterday, but the last air-cooled VW van rolled off of the assembly line in Brazil. This...
Re: Fuel Line Replacement
Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
Tue, 19 Oct 1999 15:02:00 -0400
Mark, Get the 7mm high-pressure fuel line from VanAgain or the Bus Depot, along with the correct stainless steel clamps. I replaced the...
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...
Power steering lines
Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:18:33 -0400
...It is definitely in the solid lines and I do not know what type of line that offers the same factory size and strength...
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...
Re: Long brake line blew
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:46:12 -0700
...if the line unscrews nicely from the junction block in back.. it's not real hard to install a new line. I believe the...
Fuel line replacement kit
Historical mailing list
Wed, 5 May 1999 08:36:44 EDT
In order to help encourage Vanagon owners to replace thier fuel lines I am offering a fuel line replacement kit. This kit includes: 10...
Re: New fuel line disintegrates
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Sat, 1 Nov 2008 16:03:58 -0400
World Pac line are pure crap, i have installed many and i had to start the job over. Careful here, World Pac as some...
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...
the science behind the clutch
Historical mailing list - David White
Fri, 6 Jul 2012 21:45:19 -0700
...The other day I blew plastic line. It had appeared to blow where the plastic line is connected to the barbed fittings on both...
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...
Fuel lines
Historical mailing list - Slloth
Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:32:13 -0700
Getting ready to start my fuel lines. I was just browsing over some of them and noticed -the lines in the engine compartment have...
Re: Stainless Braided Brake Lines
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Mon, 17 May 2004 09:33:28 -0500
...There is no way that the DOT would ever issue a blanket approval for every idiot in America to assemble their own brake lines...
Re: Part locater
Historical mailing list - neil N
Tue, 3 Feb 2009 10:58:31 -0800
...I had all of > the lengths measured out and I bought metal line from them that was > already made up with ends on it...
Re: Brake line replacement
Historical mailing list - Mike B
Sat, 17 Nov 2012 22:32:54 -0500
I've found these; http://www.eisparts.com/211611715A/Clip+Brake+Line+Holder,+Bug+%26+Bus+%2750-%2779.html http://www.brickwerks.co.uk...
Re: Long Brake Line Installation Questions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 5 Sep 2009 22:49:14 -0400
Brake lines should never be covered by anything except paint. If covered they can't be inspected. All they original clamps are still available...
Re: Power Steering Line
Historical mailing list - EMZ
Tue, 9 Feb 1999 07:41:32 -0500
...For the return line I just cut the existing line a few inches from > each connector end and slipped on the new hydraulic line...
Re: replacing brake lines
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sat, 21 Apr 2012 15:45:45 -0400
...Essentially, the line that is leaking/broke, is the long line that goes from the brake proportioning valve (at the front right of the...
Brake line corrosion - repair?
Historical mailing list - Barry Muller
Sun, 15 Aug 2004 19:09:26 -0700
While replacing the radiator on my '91 Carat, I noticed one of the brake lines is severly corroded at a plastic clamp. I assume...
Re: fuel line kits
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Mon, 15 Nov 2004 18:02:32 -0500
http://www.vanagain.com has fuel line kits for your engine or gas tank. I would not get the NAPA hose as I used...
Re: Fuel Line Question
Historical mailing list - db25
Thu, 25 Jun 1998 17:24:00 EDT
...The hard plastic line (that comes from the fuel >pump/filter) goes into a softer rubber line which connects to the formed >plastic fitting...
Re: help need to replace Westy copper stove line
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 16 Jul 2012 08:33:17 -0700
...help need to replace Westy copper stove line After installing a new Go Westy propane tank I kinked the copper lines to the point...
Re: Metal brake line + short rear flex hose questions
Historical mailing list - neil N
Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:38:18 -0700
...On Tue, Oct 21, 2008 at 5:14 PM, Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Neil, > > I replaced the rubber lines when I...
replacing gas lines
Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
Sat, 6 Sep 2003 11:38:03 -0400
...from the lines going from driver's and passenger sides expansion tanks.  the rubber lines after the thin metal lines are the culprits...
1987 Syncro-replace fuel lines
Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
Sun, 19 Nov 2006 19:29:46 -0800
Hey I'm wondering how to replace the short (2" or so) fuel lines that go from each injector to the fuel manifold (or...
New fuel line disintegrates
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Sat, 1 Nov 2008 14:49:24 -0400
Arrrrghhhhh!!! Not even a month ago I replaced all the fuel line in the van. Was about to take it on a spin to...
Re: Van-Cafe fuel-line firewall adapter
Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
Thu, 28 Oct 2010 21:16:07 -0500
I'm not sure about Zoltan, but when I replaced my fuel lines, I just put a rubber grommet in that opening and passed...
replacing the main plastic cooling lines
Historical mailing list - John Runberg
Mon, 19 Mar 2007 21:38:18 -0700
Turns out the new GL leaks where the coolant hose connects with the plastic line between the front and back. I was expecting this...
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...
Gas Line Fires
Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
Thu, 13 Aug 1998 11:55:27 +0000
...Gas line fires happen in all cars with old gas lines, not just VWs. Basic rule is to smell your engine every day! Hotch...
Re: Fuel recovery system overhaul Parts
Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
Thu, 17 Jun 1999 17:10:11 -0400
Thanks for the info, Well, I'll use my new 7mm hose clamps and 7mm fuel line in other places, then. I've already...
Re: Fuel Line Leaking Bigtime
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Sun, 1 Aug 2010 11:58:40 -0400
At 03:12 PM 7/31/2010, Timothy Marciniak wrote... >Wondering if anyone has had to replace the hard plastic fuel line that >runs...
I-4 conversion: power steering lines
Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
Mon, 30 Jan 2006 01:40:15 -0500
...The pressure line from the Golf PS pump doesn't mate with the steel Vanagon PS line, nor do any other lines I could...
Re: Aircooled fuel line question,
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 6 Apr 2003 22:45:01 -0500
...If this is the case just push a piece of fuel line all the way down the line until it hits the FI T...