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syncro fuel line replacement ques
Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
Wed, 14 Jul 2004 14:07:44 -0400
hey all, it tis time for the fuel line replacement on my 87 syncro westy. i ordered the kit from ken and it should...
the 'other' fuel lines
Historical mailing list - A. Kimmons
Wed, 31 Mar 1999 21:29:16 +0000
...Can the fuel line above the fuel pump be a regular fuel line or is this a metric high pressure also. I did the...
Re: Next question - Removing 35 yr old brake lines from MC. :-/
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Fri, 8 Jun 2012 18:48:33 -0400
...If you're replacing the lines, you should do the hoses, too. Hoses have a shorter lifetime than lines. Easier to just cut the...
Fire Sleeve was: Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Sun, 8 Jul 2007 11:55:23 -0700
I ran across something called a 'fire sleeve' for fuel lines. It's apparently supposed to protect the lines from heat (in race cars...
Re: 11mm brake line wrench
Historical mailing list - Project Pat
Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:30:45 -0400
...11mm brake line wrench A trick I often use with brake line nut wrenches is to place the proper wrench on the nut, then...
Brake line fittings
Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:53:08 -0400
I am getting ready to replace all of the brake lines on my '87 Wolfsburg in the next week or two. I am planning...
Re: Plastic fuel line part - replace with what?
Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
Mon, 5 Jan 2009 12:26:24 -0500
...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=322968&highlight=bulkhead I opted to use a single line from the plastic fuel line...
Re: fuel lines: if it ain't broke
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Sun, 4 Oct 2009 19:34:18 -0500
...Got the GoWesty fuel line kit - HOWEVER - I'm > re-thinking an entire fuel line replacement job. I got the little plastic > bugger out...
Re: Long Brake Line Tips + Removal Question
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 4 Sep 2009 15:27:58 -0700
...Though I installed my long coolant lines after the fact for an air cooled to water cooled engine swap, the key was to undo...
Brake line replacement.
Historical mailing list - Robinson
Fri, 13 Oct 1995 01:18:40 -0400 (EDT)
...I removed the master cylinder and had no fluid come from any of the three(?) lines at all (which reminds me-why are there...
Re: Fires/ fuel lines
Historical mailing list - Philip Hanson (Volt Computer)
Sun, 3 Jan 1999 18:54:38 -0800
Can someone give us a review here (or point in the right direction) for replacing the lines? Here's my issue: I have had...
7mm or 8mm fuel line?
Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
Sat, 26 Jul 2008 10:22:41 -0400
I'm going to replace my fuel lines in my '85 Vanagon Westfalia soon, and I've seen mention of both 7mm and 8mm...
radiator/power steering lines??
Historical mailing list - R.Joseph Murphy
Sun, 13 Jun 1999 10:06:53 -0700
Just replaced metal radiator lines in my "85 soon to be I-5 TD with 1" emt tubing as receintly suggested by a list...
fuel line leak, '87 Syncro GL
Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
Sat, 25 May 1996 14:58:03 -0800 (AKDT)
...Have you any experience with a leaky connection in a fuel line, where the line crosses the top front of the engine before plunging...
Re: Brake Lines - Replacement
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Mon, 30 Jan 2006 13:12:14 -0500
Steel lines and couplers will get the job done, but I bucked the consensus and bought my brake line (and tooling) here. I've...
Re: Re routing the Gas lines
Historical mailing list - mad madeline
Mon, 9 Oct 2006 18:20:44 -0700
...Re: [VANAGON] Re routing the Gas lines > up against the back wall where the line comes through the wall... could > improvise a bracket for...
Re: Clutch Bleeding
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:57:29 -0700
The white plastic lines became standard around 86, used on 2wd and Syncro. You can buy them new for the front but the rear...
replacing brake lines
Historical mailing list - Mark
Mon, 3 Aug 2009 14:59:15 -0400
Anyone have any tips on replacing brake lines? Searched the forum, but didn't see much. I've watched some YouTube videos on how...
Re: vw terms defined please
Historical mailing list
Mon, 24 Aug 1998 00:04:27 EDT
...Wolfsberg: - as in "Wolfsburg Edition" trim line. '87-'89 Wolfsburgs had the same interior as a Carat. GL: - trim line. >> chris
Re: gas smell
Historical mailing list - phil cain
Sun, 16 May 2004 18:07:57 -0700
First check all your gas lines inside the engine compartment, then follow the gas lines out of the engine compartment back to the gas...
Re: # archive search problems and tips
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Wed, 26 Dec 2001 09:00:45 -0500
...It seems that the server doesn't like LONG LINES. > Every time the line reaches a certain length (about 60 > chars) the line is...
blown brake line
Historical mailing list - Andy Morse
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:22:51 -0400
Pulled the Syncro out of the garage and made it about 5ft before I blew a steel brake line, seem it runs from under...
Re: Check your fuel line hose clamps!
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:03:04 -0500
...Check your fuel line hose clamps! > To: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com > > I know this is kind of beating a dead horse, but: > > I was...
Re: LineX Syncro Westy
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:19:06 -0700
...There is so much not to like about the full linex job, but apart from looking like a pot scrubber, one wonders how much...
Leaking fuel lines
Historical mailing list - radish150
Sun, 11 Mar 2001 20:33:31 +0000
...The air filter assy was blocking > the view so I couldn't really see from where (prob rail to > injector(s). > > I changed lines...
Re: Fuel Line Reducer
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 19 Jul 2001 19:16:08 -0400
...I believe >that newer Vanagons may use a 11m fuel line right to the pump, but on >mine 7mm line comes out of the...
(Part) of brake line needed- 87
Historical mailing list - brian Honan
Thu, 11 Sep 2003 20:21:27 +0000
Have a dilemma with my brake line not matching up with the caliper. It was suspected that I got a wrong side caliper because...
Check your fuel line hose clamps!
Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:10:54 -0700
...I was in the engine bay today (a tight fit!) checking something else and I thought I'd wiggle my high pressure fuel line...
Re: lost brake line...
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 22:33:10 -0500
Bending the line by hand will be fine, just don't try any tight bends. robert feller wrote: > So tell me about brake lines...
Gasoline Smell
Historical mailing list - Sam Johnson
Thu, 22 Feb 2007 11:06:11 -0500
...Could it be that all these braided lines are now crumbling? This is a 1984 Vanagon and those lines are original. Will ordinary vacuum...
Re: replacing brake lines
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:16:24 -0700
I did a write up here on rear line and hose replacement on my 1981: http://sites.google.com/site/tubaneil2/rearbrakeflexhosereplacement Yours should...
Re: Rusty Coolant and PS pipes on '85
Historical mailing list
Thu, 4 Apr 1996 06:14:21 -0500
Biggest problem with repalcing the power steering lines is the need to drop the fuel tank. The lines are meteric and are a bear...
Re: I-4 conversion: power steering lines
Historical mailing list - VW4X4
Mon, 30 Jan 2006 07:35:33 -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: Burnt Van Photos
Historical mailing list - David Etter
Fri, 6 Jul 2007 17:43:09 -0300
...I changed the fuel lines." > >"You'll thank us. What was your question?" >Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
Re: Replacing fuel lines with Copper tubing/Steel braided lines?
Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
Sun, 18 Dec 2005 02:44:16 -0500
...A mechanic friend said it was getting vapor > lock due to the metal fuel lines and replaced them with plain 'ol rubber. > The problem...
Re: RE : Gerry Skerbitz's fuel pump problems
Historical mailing list
Thu, 8 Aug 1996 13:39:28 -0400
Gerry, this will work.You need to place a pressure guage on the fuel feed line and plug all other lines then apply air...
Re: 88 front & rear steel brake lines size
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Thu, 20 May 2010 08:55:31 -0400
Caroline, Napa should stock lengths of the brake line you need (my local one does). Just take an old line end down there with...
Re: Fule line leaks NOTE
Historical mailing list - jimt
Sun, 14 Nov 2004 12:05:39 -0700
On 11/14/04 6:47 AM, "Anthony Zygmunt" <tzygmunt@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Does anyone know which fuel lines are prone to leaks > that...
Serious = Fuel lines
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 18 Jul 2003 14:22:43 -0700
I just finished changing all the fuel lines on my Type IV engine. I was really surprised when I tried twisting the injector hoses...
Re: Clutch line
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 09:45:20 -0700
...They also sold me a few couplers to join them with. > > Mark > > KIM BRENNAN wrote: >> The leak is in the clutch line, right above...
Re: LineX Syncro Westy
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:08:48 -0600
Im planning on doing my westy but not that extreme around all wheel well lips and across the body line just below the fenders...
Re: Power Steering Pump - high pressure line
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 11 Sep 2006 00:07:40 -0400
Bring the line to a good hose shop. They cam make a new one using your fittings. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
Re: Part locater
Historical mailing list - neil N
Mon, 2 Feb 2009 23:00:52 -0800
...It may shed some light on how one can make these brake lines. Or..... Your FLAPS should have precut lengths flared with nuts on...
Re: Replacing metal coolant hoses with copper?
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Mon, 2 May 2005 07:29:09 -0500
...Why aren't brakes lines, gas lines, and coolant lines made from copper from the factory? Bceause it'll crack, and it's an...
Re: Coolant Lines - How hot?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sat, 12 Apr 2003 18:41:36 -0400
> After a 15 minute drive at moderate speeds, the coolant lines on my '86 > Camper GL are quite hot to the touch. What temp...
Re: Propane tank--flexible line?
Historical mailing list - Barry Cotter
Sat, 7 Jun 2014 23:37:56 -0700
...It is listed under propane line and brake lines. I ran it directly from the tank to the stove with no copper at all...
Re: Risk of fire?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Thu, 1 May 2003 06:13:47 -0700
After a few times of seeing a tiny geyser of gasoline coming from an otherwise ok LOOKING fuel line you may change your view...
Re: Fuel Lines...my turn! And a replacement question.
Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
Tue, 24 May 2005 16:07:38 -0400
David, Bus Depot also sells P/N N0180154, which is the slip on hose protector for the fuel line. $3 per meter... Don in...
Re: LineX Syncro Westy
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:14:00 -0700
Ralph, I think the low belt line look works, but not the full monty. I'd like to see pics of your new bumper...
Re: Labor, 28 hours, customer say, i have no money....
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Thu, 9 Aug 2007 10:52:13 -0400
Hi Tom, True, but anyone with an active line of credit can also draw cash against it. Why take the risk? Happy Trails, Greg...
Re: diesel fuel line
Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
Thu, 21 Nov 1996 22:34:06 -0500
Your sources are wrong, the line from the fuel filter to the injection oump on a diesel is not pressurized. Unless you are considering...
Re: lost brake line...
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 21:43:05 -0500
...You can get the proper metal line from NAPA though. Splicing metal lines with compression fittings is NOT a recommended repair for brake lines...
Re: Replacing Fuel Lines
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Sat, 8 Mar 2008 11:49:57 EST
...I replaced my lines when the tank started to leak from the gaskets around the cross-over vent lines. I went with the fuel...
Engine fire and replacing fuel line
Historical mailing list - Richard O'Halloran
Tue, 22 Sep 1998 17:00:49 -0700
How do you remove the original clamps that look like they have just been crimped on to the fuel lines? I would also like...
Re: travel to ak
Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
Thu, 6 May 1999 19:05:37 -0400
BRAKE Lines make sure your brake lines are in good shape....most vanagons need new Flexible lines.... they can better handle the rocks & gravel...
Re: vanagon power steering lines
Historical mailing list
Fri, 4 Apr 2003 17:10:10 EST
...ive got some good used PS lines if anyone needs them chris
Re: Syncro gas tank lines
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 9 Feb 2004 19:48:25 -0500
Hmm, I had one of my gas lines spring a leak on my Syncro. Took it into a shop, other than getting the correct...
Re: Long brake line blew
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:02:12 -0400
That's the line! Limiting valve to back junction. We're going to try to get the back junction off, if it will come...
: Heads back on, runs OK and dies
Historical mailing list - Don Spence
Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:15:00 -0600
...If Good, Reconnect the fuel line and go to the engine compartment. Disconnect the fuel line from the "top" of the pressure control valve...
Re: Power Steering Fluid and lines Questions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:09:27 -0500
...Power Steering Fluid and lines Questions I've discovered leaky-ness in my power steering lines and a low fluid level today. I'll...