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Re: Always Look Under a Bus!
Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
Thu, 30 Sep 2010 07:47:12 -0700
...left fuel rail clamp had backed > out making the clamp loose on the hose. �Cleaned up and tightened up all > fuel hose clamps, then...
Re: SAmba Ad
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 17 May 2012 23:37:38 -0700
...Will put a piece of new fuel > hose between cable strap and hoses. Am thinking of routing passenger side > hoses on top of the...
Re: Weaning a Westy
Historical mailing list - neil N
Thu, 5 Jun 2008 09:44:38 -0700
...Maybe swerving/shifting weight while driving moved a fuel hose, which "reveals" a flaw in the hose and allows air in? Far fetched idea...
Re: Fuel pressure Guage
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Tue, 1 Mar 2005 00:23:38 -0600
...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: Help Ordering Parts
Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
Fri, 18 Aug 2000 11:01:12 -0600
PSavage wrote: > 'Morning List, > I am going to follow the advice of many Listees & change all the fuel line > hoses in my '85 Westy...
Re: Fuel Line Vent Hose Clamps
Historical mailing list - TC
Sun, 28 Aug 2005 13:13:28 -0700
> So I yanked the fuel tank yesterday to re-seal & check for rust > yay no perorations just surface waiting for my POR-15 to...
Re: fuel injector hose
Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
Mon, 22 Mar 1999 14:12:31 -0500
...fuel injector hose Hi all, The archives are down so I thought I'd query the collective wisdom of the real timers. Does anyone...
Re: replacement hose sizes?
Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
Tue, 18 Mar 2003 18:04:49 -0500
...replacement hose sizes? > Hello All, > > What size are the fuel lines, vacuum hoses and braided coolant lines on > a late model Vanagon? I have...
Re: Fuel filter 85 vanagon
Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
Fri, 2 Jan 2009 09:04:43 -0500
...I have used > standard 7/16" fuel hose from a FLAPS, but this uncommon hose isn't really > easy to find. I have gotten...
Fuel vent hoses Re: How long is long enough!
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Sat, 8 Aug 1998 15:20:33 -0400
...year old fuel hose during the > procedure.? > > Is the vent hoses exactly the same as the rest of the fuel line hoses? On my...
Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines & Fuel Line Covers
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Tue, 13 May 2008 01:21:13 +1200
...hose by metal brackets etc (until the braid itself is worn through). I'd say thay you'd be wasting money on braided fuel...
Re: 88 GL - Fuel Hose Inside Diameter
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Mon, 16 Jun 2014 17:32:35 -0700
> On Jun 16, 2014, at 12:21 PM, JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Anyone know off-hand the ID of the fuel hose that...
Re: Fuel Hose Adapter Part #?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 2 Feb 2005 10:49:29 -0500
...Mike > My Vanagon, 85 1.9l Automatic California, has a small diameter hose > running from the fuel tank, meeting a plastic adapter which connects...
Re: ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!!
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:30:39 -0700
...ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!! > > I bought a bunch of fuel injection hose from one of "our" online vendors. > The FI hose becomes...
Re: 7mm or 8mm fuel line?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 27 Jul 2008 18:55:19 -0400
...Dennis, do you have any more info on the other hose listed for fuel filter and hose on other side of firewall? Part number...
Re: Replaced Fuel Lines
Historical mailing list - mordo
Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:01:26 -0400
...Replaced Fuel Lines > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Friday, August 13, 2010, 8:12 PM > > I just finished replacing the underside fuel hoses...
Re: Fuel Lines/Hose Clamps
Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
Wed, 24 Jan 2001 13:00:56 -0600
...Fuel Lines/Hose Clamps Hi, All, Glad this discussion came up. Leads me to wonder... I've been using Ideal clamps from Pep-Boys...
Fuel Injection rated hose
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Sun, 13 Nov 2011 18:57:25 -0500
I'm looking to buy a spool of hose to replace fuel lines in several vanagons. I know I need 12 feet per bus...
Re: About those fuel hoses...
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Thu, 5 Apr 2007 11:08:50 -0700
I have seen plenty of waterboxer fuel leaks from hose failure. Some only seeping, others spraying like a squirt gun. Replace the hoses!! Use...
Re: Fuel Lines/Hose Clamps
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Wed, 24 Jan 2001 10:45:11 -0800
...I believe Ken Wilfey includes them with his fuel hose replacement kit... I think they're swiss made.... I doubt you will ever find...
Re: SAmba Ad
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 17 May 2012 14:02:27 -0700
...I'm being Type A about securing the fuel hose. Will put a piece of new fuel hose between cable strap and hoses. Am...
Re: Tips and Tricks Request - Change fuel hose from tank to pump
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sat, 12 Oct 2013 13:24:08 -0400
...the hose - next question. > > > > > > > > How would one go about replacing that hose with fuel in the tank?? > > > > > > > > Can't clamp the hose - it has...
Re: fuel line frequency
Historical mailing list - Tom C
Sat, 11 Dec 2021 16:51:11 -0500
...Pinch the fuel > lines with your fingers to determine if the hose is too hard or soft or if > there is any seepage on...
Re: Help with fuel lines!
Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
Mon, 18 Jan 1999 19:05:09 -0600
...You need fuel injector >hose in the 40 psi range and many hose clamps. The dermal cutting disk works >well removing many of the...
Re: About those fuel hoses...
Historical mailing list - ---------------------
Thu, 5 Apr 2007 11:10:52 -0400
...fuel was leaking around the fuel pressure regulator, he said >Ben!!! the hoses are all cracked! > >I remember using that perticular roll of FI...
Re: Fuel Hose Adapter Part #?
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Wed, 2 Feb 2005 10:43:48 -0500
...hose >running from the fuel tank, meeting a plastic adapter which connects >to a larger diameter fuel hose which runs to the fuel pump...
Re: Testing fuel delivery results, one oddity
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 19 Aug 2012 11:57:42 -0700
...working against normal fuel pressure conditions when > its output is measured. > ............................... > > >> Fuel Pressure Regulator test (Bentley 24.25): >> >> With vacuum hose (2) connected spec...
Re: Tips and Tricks Request - Change fuel hose from tank to pump
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 12 Oct 2013 08:43:30 -0500
...the hose - next question. > > > > > > How would one go about replacing that hose with fuel in the tank?? > > > > > > Can't clamp the hose - it has...
Re: Fram Gas filter
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 2 Sep 2012 17:11:00 -0700
...of course, never squeeze any hose, especially a fuel hose down to a size smaller than it is ..like squish it down ..that's...
Re: Fuel Hose question
Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
Wed, 16 Feb 2005 21:25:10 -0700
Entity Gnarlodious spoke thus: >> Can anyone tell me the Od/id of the fuel hose that goes from the fuel filter >> to the engine...
Re: Expansion Tank Hose Weeps: Fuel Tank Full
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:06:12 -0500
...A fuel hose/seal kit from one of our list vendors in each case solved the problem. If you have any kind of leaking...
Re: Firewall fuel fitting
Historical mailing list - T Collins
Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:11:37 -0400
Hey Rocket roedent!! :) So the biggest thing I learned about deleting the fire starter and repossitioning the fuel hose was that if you went...
replacing fuel hoses and injector seals
Historical mailing list
Fri, 24 Jun 2005 11:42:04 -0700
i noticed last time that i had my air filter box out that one of the fuel hoses underneath it was looking a little...
Re: fuel pump straining and hose leaking question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 4 Jun 2010 18:01:46 -0700
...fuel pump straining and hose leaking question > Not trying to be a smart a** here but if your pump is 'whining louder' > and > that...
Cover for fuel hose
Historical mailing list - BM2AM
Fri, 22 May 1998 21:00:38 EDT
Any one have any ideas on what to use to cover my fuel hoses with in engine compartment?Any sources?I tried JC Whittney...
Fw: Re: Fuel lines, one more time...
Historical mailing list - KBatzler
Tue, 20 Oct 1998 15:49:34 -0700
...This hose is made specifically for diesel fuel and will last up to 3 times longer from my experience. Karl Batzler 84 Vanagon > Something...
fuel pump straining and hose leaking question
Historical mailing list - most david
Fri, 4 Jun 2010 15:32:05 -0700
...hose between the outlet of the pump and inlet of the filter was completely damp with fuel and that small drops of fuel were...
Re: Fuel hose #2
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:50:18 -0400
...Fuel hose #2 > > >> Hello list: >> >> After all the posts lately about fuel hose and hose replacement, I >> understand >> why now, and here is why...
Re: fuel hose sizes from tank to after pump
Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
Fri, 3 Nov 2006 17:01:12 -0500
...fuel hose sizes from tank to after pump The pump inlet hoses are 11 mm, not 13 mm. The 86 and and later used...
Re: location of fuel filter 85 vanagon
Historical mailing list - BILL
Tue, 2 Jun 1998 19:48:21 -0600
...fuel filter. > > > > TOP VIEW > > +-------------+ > > | spare | front pasanger side > > | tire | > > | | +-----+ | | > > | | | gas | | | > > | | tank| | > > | +-----+ | > > | | | | return hose is on drivers side > > | | +--+ | supply hose is on passenger side > > | | | % > > | | # % fuel...
Re: Engine cover, History
Historical mailing list - neil N
Thu, 3 Jul 2008 10:23:36 -0700
Old fuel lines. Metal and rubber. Worn grommets between metal line and engine tin (air cooled) Little plastic transitions from fuel supply hose to...
Re: Was fuel leak? Now: appropriate route for fuel lines
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:05:55 -0800
OK,� some good discussions about routing and chafing protection.� Anybody got some idea on time interval between replacement of fuel injector hose?� I mean...
fuel line replacement
Historical mailing list - James Creech
Sat, 23 Dec 2000 09:28:02 -0500
...replace my fuel pressure regulator. I've noticed Vanagain has a kit with clamps and 10 ft. of 7 mm. hose. Does anyone know...
Re: Stranded in Orlando Florida
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Wed, 4 Oct 2006 20:00:36 -0400
...Dont trust the gauge.If yo got gas, pinch the fuel return hose and see if it runs pinched. Fuel pressure regulater. Remove a...
Re: Copious Fuel Leak at Both Manifolds
Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
Sat, 16 Feb 2013 17:54:01 -0800
...in 2009.� GoWesty recommends replacing hoses every three years, unless you pay more for their "high quality" German fuel line." ------------------------------------------------------------------------- � 3 years? What does...
Re: 88 GL - Fuel Hose Inside Diameter
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Mon, 16 Jun 2014 19:55:21 -0700
...the fuel hose that connects the tank to > the pump, the pump to the filter and the filter to the plastic fuel line? > > Worked...
Re: Read carefully (fuel hose)
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Mon, 16 Jul 2007 12:53:25 -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...
Fuel Injection hoses - Again!!!
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 28 Jan 2004 15:39:47 -0600
Well, when the fuel line on my 88 GL pulled loose at the firewall on the forward side, I got gasoline every where. I...
Re: fuel tank <-> pump diameter mismatch
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:35:46 -0800
...fuel tank outlet? I've got some 7mm fuel line left > over from the engine swap, but I don't have the larger hose...
About those fuel lines... scary...
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Fri, 1 Aug 2008 08:39:25 -0400
...After looking at Ben's fuel line replacement page I took a closer look at the hoses that connect the fuel injectors to the...
Re: Fuel Hose Adapter Part #?
Historical mailing list - jimt
Wed, 2 Feb 2005 08:49:30 -0700
...hose > running from the fuel tank, meeting a plastic adapter which connects > to a larger diameter fuel hose which runs to the fuel pump...
Re: Recommendations, anyone?
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Mon, 9 Jul 2012 19:20:18 -0400
...Replace all > the coolant hoses, and all the fuel hoses. When you replace the fuel > hoses, make sure you eliminate the connector at the...
Re: Time to check the fuel lines! R & R !! No burnt VW's in 2005!
Historical mailing list - jimt
Sat, 1 Jan 2005 09:13:22 -0700
...The most difficult task was digging out the > old hose around the collar of the fuel injector. Also problematic was > the fact that at...
PN question ("step down" hose from pump to filter)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Thu, 3 Jul 2008 10:52:24 -0700
...0 450 905 030) my parts guy found a piece of molded fuel hose to serve as a "step down" for transition from the...
Re: Calculate fuel consumption when idling?
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sun, 25 Nov 2007 21:28:40 -0500
...Calculate fuel consumption when idling? > The problem with sticking the hose in the temporary fuel tank or beaker of > gas is that the fuel...
Re: Installing a fuel pump
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 6 Aug 2007 11:03:21 -0700
...to protect the fuel hose from the metal jaws. > Also, do the same on the engine side of the fuel pump, so you don...
Re: FI hose and clamps source
Historical mailing list - Robert Young
Thu, 15 May 2008 21:30:32 -0700
...Fuel hose and clamps is what's holding it up. thanks again. Robert Robert Young <rjyoung67@YAHOO.COM> wrote: Another source for FI fuel...
Re: leaking fuel hoses
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 16 Jul 2012 18:33:31 -0400
The fuel hose leaks are a combination of the wrong hose or clamps. This is why they went to the spring clamps as part...
Re: location of fuel filter 85 vanagon
Historical mailing list - Austin
Tue, 2 Jun 1998 18:28:08 -0700
...fuel filter. > > TOP VIEW > +-------------+ > | spare | front pasanger side > | tire | > | | +-----+ | | > | | | gas | | | > | | tank| | > | +-----+ | > | | | | return hose is on drivers side > | | +--+ | supply hose is on passenger side > | | | % > | | # % fuel...
Re: vanagon syndrome plus poor gass economy
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Tue, 4 Aug 2009 10:27:47 -0700
dear loss of power who is now going by replace hoses this fuel line problem is actually a factory recall issue ... so please take...