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• Re: Fuel Hose question
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Wed, 16 Feb 2005 20:51:44 -0700
  Entity Dave Chameides spoke thus: > Can anyone tell me the Od/id of the fuel hose that goes from the fuel filter > to the...
• Re: hole in fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 13:25:37 +1000
  ...hole in fuel tank It's not illegal here in California. ...err, is that drugs or fuel tank repairs ? ;)
• fuel pump fuel filter
  Historical mailing list - Mike Stainbrook
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 22:33:25 -0500
  ...my 85 has the fuel filter installed after the fuel pump (down stream) is this for real? the brackets only allow this config,but...
• Re: 87 2.1 dies after 30 seconds
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Sat, 28 Feb 2015 11:33:07 -0600
  Could you possibly disconnect the fuel line from the tank and place it into a clean jerry can of fresh fuel to see if...
• Re: CYLINDER #'s and FIRING ORDER - Were getting there.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 14:09:42 -0700
  ...After a while the intake manifolds were filled with fuel and fuel dripped from everywhere. The likely cause is a leak in the fuel...
• Re: No start
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 May 2016 05:00:10 -0500
  ...If good, next suspect a fueling problem. The fuel system holds at 30 psi. Loosen the screw on the "T" where fuel line splits...
• Re: fuel lines replacing
  Historical mailing list - A. Kimmons
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 18:24:03 +0000
  ...I originally put on regular 3/8 fuel line...not knowing any better. Without driving it more than a couple of miles in 2...
• Re: Here is a source of biodiesel fuel
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 26 Oct 2005 21:55:02 -0500
  Up in the far north - Alaska and other northern places - the prime winter fuel is Arctic Diesel. It is a fner fuel than standard...
• 86 fuel filter fix and frustrations...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Thu, 26 Sep 2002 15:03:54 -0600
  If you have an 86 with 2 fuel filters listen up... VW discontinued production of the small square fuel filter before the fuel pump...
• Fw: Gas Saving Tips
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:46:05 -0800
  ...Is the decreased fuel economy (from dragging around that extra fuel), compensated for the lessening of the fuel evaporation?? Or conversely: Does the lessening...
• 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: Fuel pump stops.
  Historical mailing list - Justin Mayrand
  Wed, 3 Aug 2005 16:05:22 -0400
  ...I do this to quickly get fuel pressure up after maint. on the fuel system (like yearly fuel lines). Mine is AFC, not H2O...
• Fuel Line Leaking Bigtime
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Marciniak
  Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:12:28 -0500
  Wondering if anyone has had to replace the hard plastic fuel line that runs from the fuel filter to the rubber fuel line that...
• Re: Snake Oil or Legit?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
  Sat, 24 May 2008 18:46:21 -0700
  ...better fuel millage than gasoline 2. further range for a given size fuel tank 3. ability to run alternative fuels like bio and veggie...
• Re: 1987 Westy Fuel Line hoses inside diameters
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 11 Apr 2010 09:56:11 -0400
  ...Fuel filter - fuel pump 11x3.5 same p/n >3. Fuel pump - canister ( I have no idea what purpose it serves ) * 7x3 high-pressure...
• Re: How often to change Fuel Injectors?
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 24 Jul 2013 19:29:57 -0500
  ...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: Clog in fuel tank outlet
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 4 Apr 2021 19:24:44 +0000
  ...immediately diagnosed.  Replaced fuel tank.  All good. > But.....now just spitballing here, pure conjecture....what about removing > screen on outlet of fuel tank and...
• low fuel pressure and lean engine
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Sat, 3 Jul 2004 21:25:01 -0700
  ...Is this the fuel pressure regulator? I've got a spare fuel pressure regulator from a _used_ engine that I can swap in tomorrow...
• Building an Electronic Fuel Injector Tester
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 16 Jan 2011 22:28:57 -0600
  For those of us who like to build electronic gadgets, I found a neat electronic fuel injector tester you can build for about $20...
• Fuel priming?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 16:01:05 -0800
  I'm replacing all my fuel hoses. Obviously all the fuel will be gone from the lines when I'm done, will the fuel...
• Re: priming the fuel pump?
  Historical mailing list - Raceingcajun
  Fri, 21 Apr 2006 23:33:54 -0500
  Hi Sudhir, Fuel injection right? If so it's not necessary to prime the pump. Just fill it with gas, and fire it up...
• Replacing Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Slloth
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 19:13:41 -0800
  Getting ready to replace my Fuel Lines and was wondering if there is any special advice? I know you have to use the correct...
• Re: fuel rail/line recall?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 15 Jun 2004 06:23:43 EDT
  ...The fuel hose attached to the fuel distribution rail on the engine may shrink beyond the clamp force of the fuel hose clamps, allowing...
• Re: Hose on Fuel Injectors - replaceable?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 13:05:02 -0400
  I removed my hoses at the fuel injectors by carefully cutting them out using a #11 exacto. This allowed me to reuse the original...
• Re: While we are onthe topic....
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 15:17:38 -0800
  Most high octane fuels have less potential energy than low octane fuels, especially if they have alcohol in them - more fuel is needed to...
• Fuel pressure vs. injector size question.
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 18:47:51 -0800
  IIRC, the fuel pressure for the 2.1L WBX is 29psi w/vacuum and 34psi or so w/o vacuum using the stock injectors...
• Re: Fuel Filters vs Fuel Strainers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 6 Oct 2010 15:30:36 -0700
  ...One is a square _*plastic fuel strainer*_ which is mounted before the fuel pump *_to __protect the pump_* from foreign particles. The *_main fuel...
• Re: Another Burning Van!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 4 Jun 2009 13:47:26 -0500
  Impressive fire - and a strong reminder of the reason ot inspect and change those fuel lines. Back in the day - when I was an...
• Re: Fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Chris Pierce
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 16:14:17 EDT
  Might I also suggest that you check the fuel for rust particles. The non syncro metal fuel tanks tend to rust after a while...
• Fuel Chemistry /f
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 4 Jan 1995 14:35:37 CST6CDT
  Let's see, on this subject of fuel mixes... Ivory Soap flakes and jet fuel makes a dandy, oh never mind.
• Re: High performance fuel rail system.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 09:32:48 -0600
  ...I believe that VW has addresses this low fuel availibility with the larger fuel manifolds on wasserboxers. In my case I addressed it by...
• Whining Fuel Pump - Fixed!!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Snyder
  Fri, 10 Jul 1998 17:17:32 -0400
  Fellow Listees!! Today I finally got the whining fuel pump and the cutting out under acceleration solved. As you may remember, the fuel tank...
• Fuel Filters
  Historical mailing list - The Martins
  Thu, 18 Dec 1997 12:24:39 -0600
  I have been unable to find a fuel filter for my 85 Van locally. Then I started thinking, it just has to filter the...
• fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - J. Eric Pitman
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 06:47:59 -0400
  When the fuel pump in my 84 Westy got noisey i swaped it with a known good unit from my 83.5 parts van...
• Re: fuel tank cleaning? (was noisy fuel pump)
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Tue, 6 Apr 2004 20:36:25 -0400
  >Thanks to everyone for the feedback on the noisy fuel pump. I have >installed a new fuel filter and no change. Warren, Before you...
• Re: fuel tank <-> pump diameter mismatch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 13 Dec 2007 08:57:36 -0500
  ...But that leaves me with hooking up >the large-diameter fuel pump inlet to the small-diameter fuel tank >outlet. The shop I took...
• Re: fuel pump straining and hose leaking question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 18:01:46 -0700
  a restricted fuel filter would explain the leak between filter and pump. The system runs at a regulated 34 psi or so. 'if' you...
• Re: No fuel pressure options?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 31 Oct 2013 11:17:46 -0700
  It's not neccessary to remove the screw from the fuel pressure testing port to bleed the fuel lines. It's a contiuously circulating...
• Re: Cheap emergency gas can for INSIDE your van (Was: Mercedes gas can for spare tire)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 13:12:22 -0500
  ...Different animal from Coleman fuel. Here's some fuel experience re model engines, quoted from http://www.jerry-howell.com/Fuel.html (be sure...
• Fuel Tank Puzzle
  Historical mailing list - Erikson-Coyne
  Thu, 10 Jan 2002 06:13:42 -0600
  Listees, My fuel tank is dropped and out to investigate why fuel won't come out. My suspicion was small particulate matter forming and...
• Re: Fires
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:45:42 -0600
  ...Be sure to get the complete kit - main fuel lines, fuel injector hoses, and new injector seals. It is not a difficult taks to...
• Re: Don't waste your money. Fuel Line's - Filters etc to prevent leaks?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 17:22:50 -0500
  Every single fuel line replacement I have ever done (80-91 Vanagons) have had hoses that were split internally. If you pull the fuel...
• Re: Gas tank Questions
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 27 Feb 1995 09:27:39 CST6CDT
  Joel cogitates: > why another fuel pump? cause if you don't have some sort of valve or pump, > the fuel in the (higher) rear...
• Re: Burnt Van Photos
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Fri, 6 Jul 2007 19:35:53 -0700
  ...After we even had specifically said, "Please change the fuel lines." A few years later, we had our leaking fuel line event. By deities...
• Re: Water deliberately added to gasoline?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 10:04:47 -0600
  ...Check a fresh tank mileage of city fuel against a fresh tank of fuel purchased outside the major city. You'll find better performance...
• Re: Water in fuel. (85 westy)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 18:26:43 -0500
  ...The first places I would check for water getting into the fuel is at the fuel recovery tanks (plastic) in each wheelwell. You'll...
• Re: Fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 09:49:26 -0300
  On 26 Aug 2002 at 11:56, peter hargreave wrote: > Had my fuel pump go belly up last week and have been told that...
• House calls for fuel lines change
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:18:59 -0700
  ...Those old and hard fuel lines are way overdue for replacement. It takes three hours and includes the German 7mm fuel lines and 100...
• Re: I'm a newbie
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 24 Mar 2013 14:31:16 -0500
  Welcome aboard, Rocky!! Since the vehicle is unknown to you - the first thing you want to do is replace ALL the fuel hose in...
• Re: Fuel Pump
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 07:44:57 -0400
  Based on my own experience, I'd take it as an indication that the fuel pump is on it's way out. My fuel...
• Re: Fuel Line Size
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:57:24 -0500
  ...Does this line have to be high > pressure fuel line or low pressure fuel line? Also what size is the > fuel line from the...
• Re: Fuel Filters vs Fuel Strainers
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 6 Oct 2010 16:05:33 -0700
  ...Fuel Filters vs Fuel Strainers | |Then one wonders why VW thought it adequate on 86 and later vans to have |only the large downstream...
• 87 still not starting, need fuel pump advice
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 11:46:55 -0500
  ...Just finished a job replacing fuel tank seals and new fuel filter. Now I'm getting power to the fuel pump at least. Connected...
• good new fuel tank source?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 16:30:17 -0400
  Can anyone suggest a good source for a new fuel tank? I ordered a new tank from the Van-Cafe guys, but they are...
• Re: Mid-grade fuel, was: RE octane rating
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 13 Jul 1999 22:29:05 -0500
  ...That pipe carried all fuels, from 87Octane Regular to 130 Octane Aviation fuel. The "slop" fuels...those comprised of the mixed "waste" fuels..ie...
• Re: A fuel line check is always prudent...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Nov 2005 09:17:25 EST
  In a message dated 11/14/05 8:55:30 AM Eastern Standard Time, thomas.myers@XEROX.COM writes: > Fuel line at the metal...
• Re: NVC question about general fuel system parts
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Thu, 20 Mar 2003 17:28:24 -0500
  ...NVC question about general fuel system parts > Hi All, I work for a convenience store corporate office, one of stores had a problem with...
• Gas/fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:27:42 -0600
  Yea ofcourse with the age of these beauties comes issues!! Problem of fuel sender being crappy and not having a gas/fuel cap for...
• 83 1.9 engine locked up solved
  Historical mailing list - Alan Gondry
  Wed, 3 Jul 2002 19:44:01 -0700
  ...This after a prolonged fuel system problem. When calling around to find another engine, the mechanic mentioned the ECM and AFM cause the fuel...
• Re: Fuel ponderings
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 1 Nov 2005 10:36:34 -0800
  Many eons ago, cars used carburetors to deliver fuel. In order to more power, better fuel economy (and better emissions), engines were switched to...