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• Fuel leaks/fuel lines/clamps, etc., 82 westy
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Tue, 4 May 1999 11:28:05 -0600
  ...Last year I replaced all of my fuel lines to prevent the classic VW melt down. Last week I was tuning up the engine...
• Pumping Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Tarheel
  Wed, 7 Feb 2001 16:09:03 -0500
  I just replaced my rubber flex lines on my 81 westy. Bled them with one man bleeder. Prior to swapping the lines I was...
• Vacuum lines info
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 10 May 2022 08:27:23 -0400
  ...although the vacuum lines may not be the cause of my 84 running problems they do look and feel tired compared to the other...
• 83 Vanagon Gas Smell and Popping sound
  Historical mailing list - Alan S Gondry
  Fri, 10 Oct 1997 17:49:11 EDT
  ...After a sniff check it seems to be the gas lines off the tank. Also the vacuum lines appear to cracked. What is i...
• clutch hydraulics
  Historical mailing list - jim&kim
  Wed, 22 Nov 2000 22:43:44 -0800
  Is there a source for hydraulic lines for the vanagon clutch? I have just replaced the master and slave(ignorant job), and would like...
• Re: 88 fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 20:45:01 -0700
  ...88 fuel lines > Ok, I have talked with Ken at Vanagain. He said that the kit that he has is just for the lines...
• scary fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
  Sun, 11 Mar 2001 11:24:45 -0700
  Hi Volks, Everyone has probably heard this before, but please CHECK YOUR FUEL LINE CLAMPS FOR LEAKS routinely after changing lines and installing list...
• Power Steering Hose Fitting Size??
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 12:01:49 -0800
  What is the size and type of fitting on the high-pressure power steering hose that screws into the metal lines that go to...
• Re: WTB. urgently: clutch hydraulic line that attaches to slave cylinder
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 15:03:50 -0700
  Dang, I just put to old slaves with those metal lines on them in a dumpster 10 minutes ago. I will run and check...
• Re: sad engine fire victim, 88 Wolfy
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 1 May 2008 20:08:44 -0400
  ...Since i've been helping someone replace the stainless braided lines on his I4 CIS engine conversion, yes, in a vanagon! They go bad...
• fuel line replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 13:54:36 -0700
  ...I replaced my fuel lines on my syncro (all but the tank feed to press. reg. and return from "T", will do that soon...
• Coolant thoughts wanted
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 6 Nov 2022 09:16:57 -0500
  Recently Mark described changing out coolant lines. My stock set up 84 blew lines from reservoir to H pipe I’m replacing those. But...
• Re: Vanagon Fire Photos
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 19:56:50 -0500
  ...Are dealer supplied lines the only answer or can we improve upon their lines? Gary
• Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 13:59:12 -0400
  Does anyone know if installing steel braided fuel lines has been done by anyone, or this would be the end all best solution to...
• Replacing fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 16:32:54 -0800
  ...The mechanic (a vanagon owner) suggested that as long as we were in there to replace all the fuel lines in the engine bay...
• Re: Power steering line question
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Tue, 16 Aug 2016 14:11:40 -1000
  ...However, the two metal lines I’ve identified as the power steering lines show a lot of rust. It is interesting to me that...
• Plastic Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 11 May 2001 09:08:50 -0400
  ...Can any of the vendors verify this one way or the other? I just finished doing all my fuel lines and cut the ends...
• Re: fuel line frequency
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Sat, 11 Dec 2021 16:51:11 -0500
  ...Every time I have my head in the engine > compartment I am inspecting things and fuel lines is one of those things. > Check the...
• Re: upgrading brakes in 83.5
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 15 Jun 2018 21:07:03 -0400
  ...Yrs, d On Fri, Jun 15, 2018 at 8:50 PM, Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote: > If the rubber lines that connect to...
• Spy Behind German Lines...
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 23:25:32 -0700
  My oldest, best friend Frank is now planted firmly behind German lines at an airstrip, and he has access to all sorts of parts...
• Stainless Brake Lines
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Sat, 20 Aug 2005 10:54:26 -0700
  Don't suppose anybody has a source for braided steel brake lines?? I found 'em for the rear, but so far haven't seen...
• Re: fuel line frequency
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Sat, 11 Dec 2021 20:48:40 -0500
  Oh yea I changed all the fuel lines including the plastic got rid of the firewall failure point etc… I resealed the tank also...
• Re: Think I have sprung a leak in my powersteering lines! Need some guidance please.
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:31:35 -0400
  ...I had the lines replaced the fat & thin lines with copper >> ones in 2007 I believe. I am noticing some red fluid around some...
• Re: Fuel Lines...my turn! And a replacement question.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 24 May 2005 15:16:08 -0500
  I use heat shrink tubing on my new lines. It tells me what lines were replaced and I make a note in my little...
• Re: Check your fuel lines, NOW
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 1 Nov 2011 13:55:32 -0700
  ...fuel lines NOW. > > I recently swapped my injectors and discovered a leak when I pulled gently > on one of the fuel lines. �They were...
• Re: 86 Vanagon power steering lines?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Fri, 10 May 2002 09:32:34 -0400
  ...86 Vanagon power steering lines? My 86 Vanagon camper doesn't have power steering and I'd like to add it. I can get...
• Re: brake lines and hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Mon, 9 Jan 2012 20:16:57 -0500
  ...brake lines and hoses? > > >> Found this useful info one time: >> >> http://www.vanagonwiki.net/wiki/Brake_lines_replacement >> >> david >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: 2.1L into '84 Westy project - Cooling system question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 9 Jul 2008 14:08:31 -0400
  ...I have COMPLEAT 2.1L engine sitting > in > my garage - coolant lines, coolant distributors, coolant crossover lines, > coolant burp lines, and any other kind...
• Syncro gas tank lines
  Historical mailing list - E-mail for R C Flower
  Tue, 10 Feb 2004 01:34:05 +0100
  Does anyone have any ideas on replacing fuel lines ? Tank is plastic, located forward of engine, and the only line even visible is the...
• FS - 81 Westy East Coast
  Historical mailing list - John
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 16:25:53 GMT
  ...ALL fuel lines, clutch, throw-out bearing, muffler, motor mounts and more replaced at that time. Brakes: rubber lines & some steel lines replaced, new...
• Brake line replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Sat, 17 Nov 2012 20:52:46 -0500
  I'm replacing all of my brake lines with copper-nickel-ferrous hard lines and new flex hoses. I'll be reusing the spring...
• Re: Long trips
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 1 Sep 2003 18:48:38 -0400
  Gas lines. Regardless of mileage, you have 12 years on them. Time to get them replaced. If you have power steering, check the lines...
• Re: stainless braided brake lines
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 16 May 2004 13:10:03 EDT
  ...For brake lines use: http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/CategoryDisplay?cgmenbr=361&cgrfnbr=576 George
• Re: French Fry Exhaust, Was: biodesiel
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Mon, 24 Jan 2000 04:54:48 EST
  ...Even when they were replaced they new lines would corrode soon after installation. the Tappet Bros. suggested the composition of the fuel lines in...
• Re: Steel coolant lines?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:38:09 -0600
  ...Steel coolant lines? > > Hi Volks! I'm currently prepping my engine swap and fuel tank and sending > unit replacement figuring with all that out...
• Re: Power Steering Lines
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 20:49:48 PST
  ...several people in town who can make up hi-pressure hydraulic lines in any length you want. If you could let us know what...
• Fuel line replacement
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 08:45:29 MST
  Forgive me, I don't have my Bentley handy but are all the fuel lines made of flexible hose? Reason for asking is all...
• Replacing Fuel lines - Lengths?
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 02:14:13 -0400
  Does anyone have the lengths of the fuel lines in the 2.1 engine bay at their fingertips? I'd like to cut my...
• Re: Fryeday Question - Biodiesel
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 24 Mar 2006 17:50:19 -0500
  As I recall one of the issues with ethanol use as a fuel is that some fuel lines were affected by it (detrimentally), causing...
• Re: the answer to rusty coolant lines....
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Fri, 1 Nov 2002 09:45:55 -0600
  ...the answer to rusty coolant lines.... fwd from our buddy terry.. Subj: � [vanagon] RE; The Answer to Coolant Lines-- I appreciate all the knowledge...
• RE: Balls O' Fire ! !
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 24 May 1996 11:09:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...He then put clamps on the lines. OTOH, I talked to a Saab mechanic, and we got to talking about VW fuel lines. He...
• Re Stainless braided brake lines
  Historical mailing list - David and Shirin
  Mon, 17 May 2004 07:46:29 -0400
  ...stainless braided brake lines Hi All! I need to replace the flexible rubber brake lines on my '85, and I = really want to use...
• Injector heater
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 17:57:01 -0400
  Okay, so I was talking with the shop manager at place that recently replaced my fuel lines (on my Tiico conversion). and he noticed...
• How-to remove and replace the gas tank and lines/seals
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 09:27:18 EDT
  ...Alot easier than trying to pop these lines back on with the grommet still on the lines (tried this for about 20 mins and...
• Re: 88 front & rear steel brake lines size
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 20 May 2010 08:29:25 -0400
  ...Got all parts ordered from NAPA finally, except for the brake > lines... > > Since I do not have the van in my driveway and all...
• Re: For those w/ SS braided hoses experience ...
  Historical mailing list - Sullivan Scott
  Sat, 23 Apr 2011 21:19:23 -0700
  ...The brake lines have AN fittings and braided steel lines. The fuel lines are standard fuel hose on barbed fittings.
• Steel coolant lines?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 15 Jun 2013 08:12:31 -0600
  ...way would be the optimum time to replace the steel coolant lines. My question is who makes the the best fitting stainless ones and...
• fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Neal Powers
  Wed, 22 Mar 2006 06:42:19 EST
  Tacking my 76 vw Camper out of storage and want to change all fuel lines and vacuum line, Any Idea how many feet of...
• Re: naive A/C lines question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 08:28:30 -0700
  Good points Keith, Its a pity the lines and condensor are not up to the task of being oil cooler. While I am not...
• Re: Propane tank--flexible line?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 5 Jun 2014 18:43:13 -0700
  Flex lines work just fine on my van. On Jun 5, 2014, at 6:27 PM, Mike South wrote: > So, I have a new...
• Re: Gas pouring out when filling the tank
  Historical mailing list - Michael Kimball
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 08:22:58 -0800
  ...There is a kit to replace all the lines and gromets on top of the tank. Gowesty.com. On Sat, Dec 11, 2010 at...
• Re: Brake Question
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 16 May 2001 22:57:19 -0700
  ...I am also looking for some > resources on Stainless Steel Brake lines. I would like to improve pedal > pressure and since my lines are...
• Re: steel coolant lines on a '84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:56:08 -0800
  ...867582/steel-lines.MOV > > images: > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/867582/steel-lines1.JPG > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/867582/steel-lines2.JPG > http...
• Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
  Thu, 26 Aug 1999 17:44:58 -0400
  Today, Avery (wife number 1) and I replaced the fuel lines in the engine bay. I'd like to say that the kit we...
• Re: Fuel Line protectors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 27 Feb 1999 12:26:49 -0500
  ...Borghese" ><paul98@PRODIGY.NET> writes: >>Hi everyone, >> >>I decided to replace my fuel-lines on my 1985 Vanagon. The original >>fuel >>lines have a...
• Re: Don't waste your money. Fuel Line's - Filters etc to prevent leaks?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 20:57:35 EST
  ...the fact that fuel lines crack is common knowlege.. i just replaced a fuel line last weekend on my dad's caprice.. full of...
• Re: Think I have sprung a leak in my powersteering lines! Need some guidance please.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:54:01 -0400
  ...I had the lines replaced the fat & thin lines with copper >>> ones in 2007 I believe. I am noticing some red fluid around some...
• Re: Don't waste your money. Fuel Line's - Filters etc to prevent leaks?
  Historical mailing list - Christensen
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 17:01:14 -0600
  ...If you pull the fuel lines....... >.......So if you want to drive around with hoses that could have problems that >is your decision. Please...
• Re: Noisy Fuel Pump?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 11:47:07 -0500
  ...Fuel lines are Fuel Injection Hose. If possible, replace every fuel line in the engine compartment. Knowledgeable Vanagon owners replace these lines about every...
• '90 syncro gas lines
  Historical mailing list - Liberte, Joel
  Wed, 1 Aug 2012 20:25:00 +0000
  Questions more out of curiousity, had ordered the new gas lines from GoWesty and went to install them today, appears like they have already...