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• Re: Fuel Hose Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 18:13:48 -0700
  ...What is the recommended fuel >hose for a gas 1.9L ('84)? It smells like it's time to replace the >lines again (a...
• Re: video of burning Westy. sad
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Sat, 31 Dec 2011 01:25:59 -0800
  ...sad > it's not really the fuel hoses so much .. > it's the crimp type metal hose clamps installed at the factory .. > *especially* one...
• Re: fuel injector hoses, replacing
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 19:07:14 -0800
  ...fuel injector hoses, replacing I know at least one other person on the list is doing or getting ready to do this job. On...
• Re: heater hose suitable as fuel vent hose?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:13:40 -0500
  ...find locally in the right diameter is heater hose. >It's rubber hose, looks like fuel line, and this is a no-pressure and...
• Re: Fuel tank cross over tube
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sat, 12 Nov 2005 07:51:44 -0800
  > So, what's so special about this plastic pipe? > Seems to me that I read a post once about someone using ordinary fuel > hose...
• Fuel Injector hose clamp size?
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 18:17:30 -0400
  Does anyone know what the size of the Fuel Injector hose clamp is suppose to be? I went to AutoZone today, they had 3...
• : Heads back on, runs OK and dies
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:15:00 -0600
  ...Remove the feed line (runs from fuel pump to pressure relief valve) at the fuel pump and attach the hose to the fuel pump...
• Re: Fuel clamps, fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Thu, 25 Apr 2002 00:40:14 +0200
  ...Maybe > the #8 for the 5mm ID hoses? > http://www.ultimategarage.com/abaprice.html > > I'm actually still trying to find 12mm fuel hose...
• Re: Pictures of replacement of fuel filter
  Historical mailing list - brions cars
  Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:45:54 -0600
  ...rubber hoses on older diesel motors. Too much benzene I believe. I have an 85 MB and have been changing out the fuel lines...
• Re: Fuel hose size
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 2 Aug 2020 11:18:25 -0700
  ...Fuel hose size > >> > >> What size fuel hose do I need to replace the one from the firewall > >> plastic fitting to the engine? > >> > >> Rob > >> vwrobb...
• Re: Fuel Leak-Yikes!!
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Wed, 5 May 2010 10:48:36 -0400
  ...This is the hose from the hard > plastic fuel line, ran under the firewall and then goes to the 'T' near the > pulley and...
• Re: 1987 Westy Fuel Line hoses inside diameters
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 10 Apr 2010 12:24:09 -0700
  ...Can anyone > inform me about exact inside diameters of hoses: > > 1. Fuel tank - fuel filter > 2. Fuel filter - fuel pump > 3. Fuel pump - canister...
• Proper size hose from tank to fuel pump?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 07:32:33 -0700
  ...my '88 fuel tank, as all signs are pointing toward crud in the tank. Can someone tell me the correct size hose from the...
• Re: Question about fuel hose
  Historical mailing list - Kmulloo7
  Sun, 24 May 1998 23:57:17 EDT
  Is your van only worth $30??? I ALWAYS use the OE type hose for fuel systems in my shop -it totally rids you of...
• Re: Cohline fuel line failure
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 May 2006 17:22:31 EDT
  ...I would strongly recommend against using the NAPA fuel injection > hose. i'll second that. i installed NAPA brand fuel line hose on a...
• Re: Rubber hose on fuel filler neck
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:57:00 -0700
  ...Rubber hose on fuel filler neck > G'day Joel, > > Thanks for the pics. NOW I know what ETKA is!! > > It isn't the vent...
• Re: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:57:22 -0400
  ...hose barbs coming off in your hand which I have seen happen. >Mine is done with a grommet and a direct fuel hose, no...
• Re: Check those fuel lines!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 13:34:22 -0700
  I just can't see why anyone would run the fuel hose through the hole in the firewall and protect the fuel hose with...
• Disaster avoided
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 08:39:01 -0500
  ...The fuel return hose from the drivers side fuel rail was wet with gas. It was one of those cloth covered types and it...
• Re: Fuel pressure Guage
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Tue, 1 Mar 2005 08:32:06 -0800
  ...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: quick question: my plastic firewall fitting is made of metal?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 3 Feb 2008 18:54:59 -0600
  ...I would prefer the threaded version so I could install aeroquip fuel hoses. Then I would install aeroquip fuel hoses thoughout. These hoses are...
• Re: Replaced Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:16:21 -0700
  ...plastic firewall fitting, then a two inch hose, then the plastic black fuel line . right where it goes from hose to plastic line, with...
• Re: fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 29 Sep 2012 16:33:15 -0400
  ...Does anybody know what size the fuel hose is on the fuel tank side. Its only about an inch and a half long but...
• Re: What should I do about a tank of old gas
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 15 Feb 2009 15:51:07 -0800
  ...If it ran, I'd consider changing the fuel filter but for sure change the fuel hoses. Are the fuel hoses etc. in engine...
• Re: Fuel hose size
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 2 Aug 2020 10:30:28 -0600
  ...Fuel hose size >>> >>> What size fuel hose do I need to replace the one from the firewall >>> plastic fitting to the engine? >>> >>> Rob >>> vwrobb...
• Re: ALERT! Brand new fuel hoses failing!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:41:34 -0700
  ...Fuel Lines ... the clamp OEM used to secure hose to fitting was incorrect and forced a premature hose failure especially on the pressure hoses...
• Fuel injector rings
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 4 Jul 1999 01:01:54 -0400
  I recently replaced fuel hosing, using Bus Depot hose (not Continental but looks the same) and keeping the metal rings on the injectors. While...
• removing fuel injectors - how to
  Historical mailing list - Mark
  Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:15:37 -0400
  ...my fuel injectors out? After some knuckle scrapes, elbow knocks and little cussing, I've got the metal bands off the fuel hoses (save...
• Re: Cover for fuel hose
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 25 May 1998 22:54:33 -0400
  ...Cover for fuel hose >Any one have any ideas on what to use to cover my fuel hoses with in engine >compartment?Any sources...
• Re: Fuel lines, one more time...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 09:27:21 -0400
  ...If you are uncertain of the age of your fuel lines, buy some of the > REAL cotton covered VW hose tomorrow, and replace them. >
• Re: Always Look Under a Bus!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:17:09 -0700
  the lesson of course is to check fuel hose clamps once in a while for tightness. and also, generally , on *any* hose clamp on...
• Re: Replacing Fuel Injector hose-
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 6 Aug 2005 20:44:13 -0400
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Replacing Fuel Injector hose- That is the first time I have ever heard of this. Very interesting. Does any FLAPs carry it...
• Re: Tips and Tricks Request - Change fuel hose from tank to pump
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 12 Oct 2013 12:50:54 -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: 1991 Westy, gas tank return hose size (and fuel line or injector line)?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:34:54 -0700
  ...the bits of hoses to the expansion > tanks. �Unfortunately, I didn't have any hose to replace the gas > tank->fuel pump, and the...
• Re: Fuel Pressure Regulators
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 08:44:33 -0500
  ...With hose between intake air distributor and pressure regulator disconnected, fuel pressure at idle should be 2.5 bar or 36 pounds/sq in...
• Re: burning vans, brittle fuel rails?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 23:12:19 -0500
  ...An aluminum one would, however, look cool and be a lot easier to install than actually changing all the rubber fuel hoses, so somebody...
• Re: diesel fuel line
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Nov 1996 19:53:43 +0000
  ...SO my question is, > would it be a problem to run a length of regular diesel braided fuel > hose, like the ones that run...
• Re: Firewall fuel fitting
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:56:48 -0500
  ...the fire starter and > repossitioning the fuel hose was that if you went with putting the hose > thru that opening was to make sure...
• Re: Copious Fuel Leak at Both Manifolds
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:43:11 -0500
  ...If not you may find that taking up the hose clamps is all that's needed for the moment. If US-sized fuel-hose...
• Re: Fuel pressure Guage
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 3 Mar 2005 06:41:19 -0500
  ...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: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:19:22 -0700
  ...fuel line replacement kit I got did not include enough line to replace the plastic lines, nor do they mention ordering more hose to...
• Re: About those fuel hoses...
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Thu, 5 Apr 2007 13:12:07 -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: Evaporative Emission Canister? (re: Fuel Expansion Tank)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Mon, 26 Aug 2019 06:26:03 -0400
  ...rubber fuel lines all the way > > to the engine compartment? > > IMHO > Absolutely YES ~ 1 Continuous Length of High Pressure > (225PSI) > > Fuel Injection Hose is...
• House calls to change fuel hoses ...
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 6 Jul 2007 18:49:22 -0700
  I was thinking, that I could make house calls to come and change the fuel hoses on site for $200, that would include all...
• Re: Grommet for fuel hole in fire wall
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 01:21:45 +0000
  ...But an excellent "grommet" is a circle of slit fuel hose; it's better than any rubber grommet sold, and custom fit for the...
• Re: About those fuel hoses...
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 5 Apr 2007 08:47:43 -0700
  ...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: Was fuel leak? Now: appropriate route for fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Feb 2013 13:41:02 -0800
  I generally look at a fully assembled waterboxer engine when I'm putting fuel hoses back on an engine. on the right side ..on...
• Re: purpose of fuel hose sleeves
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 7 Nov 2008 15:23:43 -0800
  ...the hoses in place? (came of the Jetta 2.0 donor) http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/FuelhoseThrottleBrack2.jpg http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/FuelHoseThrottleBrack.jpg Don...
• Re: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 23:57:35 -0400
  ...fuel line replacement kit I got did not include enough line to replace the plastic lines, nor do they mention ordering more hose to...
• Re: Tips and Tricks Request - Change fuel hose from tank to pump
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 12 Oct 2013 10:53:17 -0700
  ...would one go about replacing that hose with fuel in the tank?? > > Can't clamp the hose - it has to come off. -- Neil n...
• Re: Advice on replacing injector hose please...
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:29:51 -0400
  ...Long story short, there's a small crack in the fuel hose from > the fuel manifold to the injector on cylinder 3. > > Obviously I...
• Advice on replacing injector hose please...
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:59:02 -0400
  ...Long story short, there's a small crack in the fuel hose from the fuel manifold to the injector on cylinder 3. Obviously I...
• Water Hoses
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 19:53:09 -0800
  ...s (like Flapps) and inquired for a �� hose or so and they wanted to sell me fuel line. I asked the if it will...
• Re: About those fuel hoses...
  Historical mailing list - ---------------------
  Thu, 5 Apr 2007 13:41:49 -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: A question for those smarter than me about Fuel pressure
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:49:20 -0800
  ...I suppose.......if your 'larger area' was a 10 gallon tank inline with the fuel rail/hoses.........then the fuel pressure regulator might get...
• Re: Fuel Injection hoses - Again!!!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 08:42:27 -0500
  ...would suspect all the hose you replaced needs to be done again. Eric John Rodgers wrote: > Well, when the fuel line on my 88...
• Re: What fuel line do I need here?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 4 Jul 2014 12:14:43 -1000
  why not just take a piece of the hose to yer local FLAPS and there's a good chance they'll have fuel/evap...
• Re: Fireworks for the Fourth-in my engine bay
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 17:50:57 -0700
  ...not even sure it was properly rated EFI hose. very soft hose.. almost like carb hose.. no covers on the new fuel hoses.. and...
• Re: Fuel tank leaking
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Tue, 7 Jan 2003 14:11:37 -0500
  ...and when cracked open by age and >vibration or shock from hitting bumps, the hoses leak fuel >when/if you try to fill up...
• Cooling/fuel/exhaust System Overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Thu, 8 Jan 2015 09:11:53 -0600
  ...tstat) - all new coolant hoses - fuel tank reseal kit (from GoWesty) - fuel level sending unit - hard plastic fuel lines - fuel filter - (I've already...