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Re: New owner questions
Historical mailing list
Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:16:11 -0800
...From there, a fuel line goes to the injector rail, and > lines > > > from there to the injectors. > > > > > > Check the archives for "firestarter" and fuel...
Fuel Line Replacement
Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
Mon, 12 May 2008 12:55:45 -0400
I finally heeded everyones advice and replaced the majority of my fuel lines. Just in time too, several pieces were cracked and on the...
Re: [Syncro] 1987 Syncro-replace fuel lines
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Sun, 19 Nov 2006 23:35:22 -0500
...Raymond Paquette wrote: > Hey > > I'm wondering how to replace the short (2" or so) fuel lines that go from > each injector to the...
Let's get the word out RE: fuel lines: if it ain't broke
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Mon, 5 Oct 2009 15:58:38 -0400
The good folks on the list periodically post PSA's to change fuel lines. Maybe we can do more. For those listers with Vanagon...
Re: Fuel pump replacment frequency?
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Sat, 1 Nov 2008 16:36:01 -0400
...Yeah -- my fuel line replacement is just such an example. I read all the stories of fires and everyone saying you MUST replace your...
Replacing fuel lines with Copper tubing/Steel braided lines?
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Fri, 16 Dec 2005 17:08:54 -0500
So a friend in Los Angeles California told of two Vanagon owners who have replaced their fuel lines with Copper tubing, anyone else ever...
Replacing fuel lines with Copper tubing/Steel brained lines?
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Fri, 16 Dec 2005 14:59:12 -0500
So a friend in Los Angeles California told of two Vanagon owners who have replaced their fuel lines with Copper tubing, anyone else ever...
Fuel line replacement questions
Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
Thu, 10 May 2001 12:49:56 -0500
...I want to replace ALL the fuel lines between gas tank and engine in my '86 Westy. What's the story with that hard...
fuel lines (again)
Historical mailing list - Seth F Gordon
Mon, 3 May 1999 18:28:30 -0400
...I got the fuel line at a local (the only) import garage. Part # N20-357-1. It has a soft braided exterior, none of...
Re: 1987 Westy Fuel Line hoses inside diameters
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Sat, 10 Apr 2010 12:24:09 -0700
DEAR DIAMETRICALLY CHALLENGED save yourself a world of heart and head ache call up gowesty or vane cafe and get the fuel line replacement...
fuel rail/line recall?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 14 Jun 2004 18:50:19 -0500
While looking through the emails on the air conditioner duct recall, I noticed the one posted below about fuel rail and line replacement. What...
Re: Reliability over one year
Historical mailing list - pete owsianowski
Mon, 12 Jan 2004 20:45:21 -0500
...for a change. > > Just take care of those fuel lines, i think we have seen enough of "horror > stories" lately. > > Cheers, Ben > http://www...
Re: Fuel line relocating
Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
Wed, 26 Jan 2000 09:14:15 -0500
> What I'm thinking is to relocate the fuel pressure regulator, send lines, > return lines, etc. to underneath the van [snip] > Am I missing...
Re: Fwd: Stranded - my first heartbreak
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Wed, 6 Dec 2006 20:16:38 -0800
...The problem was the air lock in the line before the fuel pump, inside the tank. The fuel line INSIDE the tank has a...
Hose on Fuel Injectors - replaceable?
Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
Fri, 8 Oct 2004 10:07:50 -0400
Stupid question: (but then, it is Friday, isn't it?) When replacing the fuel lines in the engine bay, you DON'T replace the...
Re: Bad fuel economy (solution)
Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
Sun, 1 Sep 2013 10:25:24 -0400
...Long-term fuel > storage (phase separation) water absorption, damaged steel fuel tanks, > steel fuel lines, rubber fuel hoses, fuel pumps (both electric and > mechanical...
Re: Help! Fuel leak - FIXED!
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Tue, 27 May 2003 21:31:05 -0700
...Has anyone tried replacing this rigid line? > > I replaced my plastic fuel line with 5/16" steel line. A short section of > rubber line...
Re: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 27 Jun 2012 01:27:31 -0400
At 10:28 PM 6/26/2012, Dave Mcneely wrote: >So David, though I have replaced all fuel lines with all new line, >running...
Re: Why Do Late model Vanagon Engines Catch on Fire?
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Thu, 18 Dec 2003 10:38:30 -0500
...Most inline 4 or V6 have solid fuel rail, on those engine there is basicaly only one main flexible fuel line, even then, they...
Re: Fuel Lines (Plastic Ones)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:03:31 -0400
...Fuel Lines (Plastic Ones) Greetings to one and all. So I finally had a modest block of time today to really tear into Blue...
Re: +Fuel Lines WAS Re: Gypsy is gone...
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 15 Dec 2004 15:30:54 -0600
...but the fuel line passed close enough to the throttle cable that the cable wore a hole in the fuel line. When it reached...
Re: HELP! Fuel line problem
Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:31:17 -0400
One the driver's (left side) is the fuel return line. I'm no expert, but I'd think there could be problems with...
Re: Relocating syncro fuel filter
Historical mailing list - Alan J. Flint
Wed, 29 Dec 1999 06:30:25 -0800
...This is the fuel line that goes directly to the FI > rails, > > > not the return line with the pressure regulator. Insert the fuel filter...
Re: New owner questions
Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:26:26 -0500
...From there, a fuel line goes to the injector rail, and >> lines >>>> from there to the injectors. >>>> >>>> Check the archives for "firestarter" and fuel...
Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero
Sun, 8 Jul 2007 15:53:38 -0500
...Steel Braided Fuel Lines? > All Aircooled FI engine had metal line with small flex hose to join them! > Even the fuel rail were metal...
Re: Hello-and- suggested first steps for a new owner?
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Fri, 22 Aug 2003 17:32:05 -0700
...Vanagain.com sells a whole Kit for redoing the lines. Old lines and high pressure fuel pump is a recipe for disaster. If you...
Re: still getting gas fumes
Historical mailing list - Karl
Thu, 1 Jun 2000 09:02:13 -0400
Jeff, Did you check the lines going to the overflow tanks in the wheelwells? The braided lines can rot, soak up fuel when full...
Re: fuel line kits -NAPA is junk
Historical mailing list - jimt
Tue, 16 Nov 2004 13:23:04 -0700
...i put some NAPA fuel line from the fuel pump to intake >> tube in my dad's chevy caprice, and 6 months later it...
Re: Don't waste your money. Fuel Line's - Filters etc to preventleaks?
Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
Thu, 18 Dec 2003 14:21:11 -0600
...reinforced hoses? > >Steel Braided Lines for fuel that are high pressure? > >Could the oil filter, oil pump, or oil line ever catch on fire...
Re: Replacing Fuel Hose
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Wed, 4 Apr 2007 21:06:24 -0400
...Replacing Fuel Hose > Bryan, first thing, USE FI (Fuel Injection) LINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (5/16 is > fine, also, use the appropriate FI line collar, not some...
Diesel Fuel Hose
Historical mailing list - Southard Family
Thu, 24 Aug 2000 23:41:38 -0400
...fuel tank of the Vanagon Diesel - one connects the tank to the fuel return line and one connects the tank to the fuel line...
goo from FI lines?
Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
Sun, 25 Jun 2006 15:39:44 -0400
...noted it seeped from the fuel injection line between the rubber line and the protective sleep under it. This line runs between the little...
fuel lines replacing
Historical mailing list - Seth F Gordon
Wed, 21 Apr 1999 10:05:11 -0400
...Since the engine is coming out (head gasket job gone complete rebuild) I will replace the fuel line in the engine ccompartment. A few...
hard plastic fuel lines??
Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
Thu, 17 Jun 1999 14:23:12 -0700
I was under my bus (adjusting the shift rod) and noticed that the fuel line coming out of the fuel filter went from a...
? on fuel pump/filter/lines
Historical mailing list - Judith Barr/Leo Girard
Wed, 10 Jun 1998 16:58:27 -0400
...The fuel pump was mounted to a rubberized bracket toward the centre line of the vehicle on the inside edge of the steel beam...
Re: Aux fuel tank lines pressurized?
Historical mailing list - jimt
Mon, 18 Oct 2004 17:10:26 -0600
...The lines are just regular fuel line. �� jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is optional. http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info...
Re: fuel line replacement
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Thu, 1 Jun 2006 21:50:17 -0400
I did, i think, a complete page on that subject! http://www.benplace.com/fuel_line.htm Hope it help! Best regards, Ben http...
Re: Replacing Fuel Lines
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sat, 8 Mar 2008 10:59:14 -0800
...Be sure to replace all > of your hose clamps and use fuel line clamps so you > don't cut into the new > fuel line...
Re: No Start 83.5: Fuel pump test?
Historical mailing list - Don Spence
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 23:50:14 -0600
...I then blew out the fuel line, engine to pump, with 40 psi compressed air. Still only 25 ml. I'm thinking I have...
RE : Fuel Line protectors
Historical mailing list - Odyssey Stickers
Sat, 27 Feb 1999 11:14:43 +0000
Paul, I'm new to the list but I also replaced some fuel lines and cleaned up the top of the engine (the part...
RE: fuel lines
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Tue, 28 May 1996 11:56:00 -0700 (PDT)
> Ack, someone (forget who) posted that hanous mnessage about how if >you dont ave clamps on your fuel lines your playing with fire (no...
fuel line kit
Historical mailing list - Andy Zappe
Tue, 3 Sep 2002 13:39:31 EDT
anyone know who it was that sells the kit to put in the new fuel lines? i have seen it before but don't...
fuel line replacement
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 3 Jun 2010 13:54:36 -0700
...The short lengths from fuel rail to injectors were cracked, the feed and return lines from fuel rails looked ok, except in one spot...
Re: That is WHY vanagon BURN!
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Fri, 21 Jul 2006 11:51:41 -0700
...I had the same thing-- a trickle of black tarry/resiny goop-- with brand-new fuel line in brand-new sleeve material. The sleeves...
Fuel Tank Guts
Historical mailing list - Matt Barclay
Sun, 21 Oct 2007 18:07:12 -0700
...inside of your fuel tank looks like: Top of picture is front of van. Line to engine on right, line from engine on left...
Re: Fuel line sheathing replacement?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 31 May 2001 20:29:59 -0400
...Fuel line sheathing replacement? Are you really supposed to replace that stuff! ;-) I left mine off. We'll see what comes of it. Karl...
Re: Inspect those fuel lines
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Thu, 3 Apr 2008 11:41:48 -0400
...The moral of the story is, 20 year old high pressure fuel line....is bad. Get rid of it. Buy NEW high pressure fuel...
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: Fuel Lines Reminder
Historical mailing list - azsun99
Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:11:38 -0700
And most of the vendors sell kits with fuel line and clamps. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jake de Villiers" <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
Re: Fuel Line leaks?
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Fri, 19 Dec 2003 08:00:55 -0500
...FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, >LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > Potential Number Of Units Affected : 358000 > Summary: > THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTION...
Fuel Lines (Plastic Ones)
Historical mailing list - David Johnson
Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:29:41 -0600
...My plan is to completely redo the fuel lines, because, of course, that is what caused the fire (I am pretty sure it was...
Re: The proper gas line
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sat, 16 Aug 97 12:13:37 CDT
...The rubber 7mm >lines are only a few inches long exiting the fuel filter and the male section >at the firewall. I was thinking...
Re: Engine cover, History
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Thu, 3 Jul 2008 08:32:57 -0400
...All neglected fuel lines will eventually leak onto > something that causes fuel to ignite. > > Interestingly enough I have never seen a VW on fire...
which pliers for GoWesty Fuel line clamps?
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:34:43 -0400
A friend ordered the GoWesty fuel line kit. It comes with this style of clamp; http://tinyurl.com/mo5th9 GoWesty says to use Bullnose...
Re: 1987 VW Camper Van-damaged by engine fire-for sale best offer (alameda) CA
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:04:51 -0400
Keith Ovregaard <kovregaard@GMAIL.COM> writes: > So, has everyone replaced their fuel lines yet???? I am reinstalling my fuel tank this weekend, and redoing...
Re: Happy Holidays!
Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
Fri, 26 Dec 2003 06:15:37 -0500
OH, JEFF & Family-- I've been getting increasingly paranoid re the fuel line replacement/fire thread. Your story will make me get the Tugboat...
fuel line replacement
Historical mailing list - Evans Waldron
Tue, 30 May 2006 18:43:33 -0700
...I am planning to replace all the lines after the fuel pump I got the line, clamps, and pump from one of the on...
Re: CHECK FUEL LINES NOW!!!!!!!!!!
Historical mailing list
Fri, 14 Apr 1995 00:10:05 -0400
...Maybe next time the bug has a gallon or two in it remove the fuel line, let it fill a portable tank, and replace...
Re: Engine fire... again! You can't please them all.
Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
Sun, 18 May 2008 07:36:00 -0400
I been hearing you guys go on and on about the fuel lines like how bad could they be, mine are only 24 years...
Re: Plastic fuel line
Historical mailing list - George Wietor
Sun, 2 Mar 2014 08:15:24 -0800
Would it be practical to armor our fuel lines with stainless braid? Local maple sugar enthusiasts claim that particular colors of plastic tubing used...