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• Braided SS fuel hose..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 10:26:36 -0700
  ...I found some extra leftover Stainless braided fuel hose from my racecar days..#10 size, I think. It's inside diameter was a fit...
• Fuel Injection Hose Diameters
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 21 Sep 1996 12:08:18 -0500
  I'm looking for replacement fuel injection hose for my '85 Vanagon and getting some confusing answers to parts questions. I have been told...
• Re: Fuel leak
  Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 07:26:06 -0400
  ...from the hose clamp holds it. Fit seemed to loose for the 7mm). There are three small rubber grommets, the fuel sender gasket, and...
• Re: Fuel hose size
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 31 Jul 2020 18:03:43 -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 hose size
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 3 Aug 2020 04:41:09 +0000
  ...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 filters
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 09:59:36 -0500
  ...The larger filter downstream of the pump is a very fine filter to further extract any fine particles from the fuel. Dunno about hose...
• Re: need fuel line help-please!
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Tue, 15 May 2001 22:20:54 EDT
  ...I am ordering the correct hose from Ken at Vanagain.com in the next week or so to replace all my fuel line. But...
• Re: Fuel Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:11:45 -0500
  ---- Robert Clemmer <n51219@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > After 22 years, I guess it is time to replace the fuel hoses. Anyone have a > good (easy...
• Re: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 19:27:36 -0700
  ...Squirrel wrote: > "Mine is done with a grommet and a direct fuel hose, no connections > > at all at that position." mcneely > > "Get underneath and...
• Re: replacing fuel hose
  Historical mailing list - Jim Kurpius
  Wed, 4 Apr 2007 13:29:06 -0700
  ...go but not tight enough to properly hold the FI hose on the fuel rail. Would get drips, so I replaced the clamps. Of...
• Re: Fuel hose size
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 3 Aug 2020 23:16:34 +0000
  ...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 LINE: Hate to Burn, Then Learn.
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 14:07:32 -0700
  Ken Wilfey used to sell a fuel line replacement kits- hose, stainless hose clamps, injector bushings, etc for cheap! www.vanagain.com Cheers Matthew...
• Re: Fuel pressure tester
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Thu, 11 Mar 2004 10:52:39 -0500
  >What's the best source for an inexpensive fuel pressure tester that >will work with the digifant system? A hardware store :-) I use a...
• Re: Fuel Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:49:10 -0400
  ...After 22 years, I guess it is time to replace the fuel hoses. Anyone have a >> good (easy) way of removing the original steel...
• Re: Using American hose clamps on fuel injector hoses ok?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 12 Jan 2013 21:17:23 -0800
  ...and Iimagine a vanagon can run for years with sharp-edged hoseclamps cutting into the surface layer of the fuel injection hose and no...
• Re: 7mm braided coolant hose, overflow to pressure
  Historical mailing list - mike riley
  Fri, 24 Jul 2015 13:59:20 -0400
  every hose that fit is not suitable for the application. mike PS try putting fuel injection hose on your brake reservoir > From: stuartmacm@gmail...
• Re: fuel lines; the injector side
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Sun, 13 Jun 1999 16:51:29 -0500
  >Thanks to Coby for the write-up on the how-to of the injector fuel >hose R&R and all the others who shared...
• Re: Cooling System Pressure Testing - make your own tool
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Fri, 30 Mar 2007 22:10:44 -0300
  ...Those are the clamp Ken sell with his fuel hose kit. I bought some extras because I liked them. You could find similar clamps...
• Re: fuel line replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 06:30:41 -0600
  ...I ordered Ken's Vanagain fuel hose kit. It contains enough hose to do the engine compartment, plus enough left over to do the...
• Re: SAmba Ad
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 16 May 2012 15:19:36 -0700
  ...where a short hose ( about 2 inches long ) that goes from the forward end of the firewall fitting to the plastic fuel line coming...
• Re: Fuel hose size
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 3 Aug 2020 10:49:43 -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: How often to change Fuel Injectors?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
  Wed, 24 Jul 2013 20:07:57 -0400
  ...For some reason, they removed the plastic feed line, and used rubber fuel hose. They had joined the two rubber fuel hose sections with...
• Re: Gas question, seriously folks
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 14 Dec 2013 11:51:12 -0800
  I would suggest that one possible concern are the fuel hoses you're using. This has been commented on before. Info should be in...
• Re: Fuel Injectors
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 09:27:24 EDT
  ...I have a kit to replace all of the fuel lines in the engine compartment, which includes German hose, and stainless Swedish clamps, and...
• Re: Check those fuel lines!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 16:12:08 -0500
  ...why anyone would run the fuel hose through the hole in the > firewall and protect the fuel hose with a rubber grommet, > when there...
• Re: Check Those AC Lines
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 22:01:46 -0700
  ...re fuel lines, perhaps it would be timely to once > again advise those with AC to check out possible abrasion of their hoses. > Reach...
• Re: Fuel Lines
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 01:50:15 -0700
  ...most of the > fuel lines in my engine compartment are made of steel tubing with short > sections of rubber hose to connect them to...
• Fuel Line Vent Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 28 Aug 2005 09:36:09 -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...
• Question about fuel injector hose
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 11:52:07 -0600
  While I'm replacing my head gaskets, I've also pulled the injector assembly to replace the fuel hose throughout. I just got it...
• Fuel lines to change - Seattle area
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Sun, 1 Aug 2010 10:50:38 -0700
  To whom it may concern, In order to preserve these wonderful beasts, we have to think of changing the overly aged fuel hoses on...
• fuel hose crimping tool
  Historical mailing list - Mark
  Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:49:56 -0400
  anyone know of a good source for a tool to crimp those fuel hoses? I'm finding tools that cost $$ - thought I'd see...
• FI hose and clamps source
  Historical mailing list - Robert Young
  Thu, 15 May 2008 17:46:47 -0700
  Another source for FI fuel hose and the proper clamps is cgenterprises.com The fuel line costs $48 for 25' and $.45 each for...
• Re: Replacing Fuel Hose
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 5 Apr 2007 09:53:20 -0700
  ...need to cut that ring that's around the short hose on fuel > injectors. In fact, you can reuse them (I do). > > I use...
• Re: Plastic fuel line part - replace with what?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 5 Jan 2009 13:18:19 -0500
  ...I would think the threads would help hold the hose > on there if you used the non cutting fuel injection hose claps that > our...
• Re: 7mm Fuel Hose Land--DIN code mystery
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 21:20:25 -0800
  ...about 7mm hose, and came up with a puzzler, which is that > there are two current factory 7mm "7x3" fuel hoses for Vanagon Syncro...
• Fuel line connection check - heads up!
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Tue, 23 May 2006 12:58:03 -0300
  ...The rubber fuel hose to plastic fuel line connection just in front of the fire wall (just in front of the engine) was leaking...
• Re: Fuel Leak-Yikes!!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 6 May 2010 09:01:57 -0500
  Michael, I guess I was confused by this: "This is the hose from the hard > > > plastic fuel line, ran under the firewall and then...
• Re: 2.1L ignition/FI woes!!
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 29 Nov 2005 17:04:20 -0500
  ...have fuel pressure problems, the test is to pinch the fuel hose as it leaves the fuel pressure regulator.Check the vacuum hose that...
• Re: Fuel hose size
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 2 Aug 2020 14:49:25 -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: Another fuel line question
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:49:59 -0400
  At 10:42 PM 4/26/2010, Bob Mund wrote: >Now my question is are these lines/hoses part of the "REPLACE YOUR >FUEL...
• Re: Fuel tank problem solving
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 18 Mar 2018 19:15:07 +0000
  ...I checked for fuel using my siphon hose. There is at least 6” of gas in the tank - might be more. With the fuel...
• Re: reccomendation for fuel pressure gauge
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 22 Jul 2005 14:56:43 -0500
  ...reccomendation for fuel pressure gauge i am about to finish with my fuel delivery system overhaul. i installed new hoses all around and sent...
• Injector cleaning
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Mon, 4 Apr 2011 19:53:18 -0700
  ...fuel delivery hose array and injectors to the new engine. I mainly want to clean them up ( without removing them from the fuel rail...
• Re: new years resolution - continue to own a non-burnt van
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 00:50:36 -0500
  ...hoses is about 4 to 5$ a feet, brand name... good autopart carry those. About 15 feet for a complete job from fuel tank...
• Re: Was fuel leak? Now: appropriate route for fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:58:35 -0800
  ...it put the hoses more or less in line with the fuel rail. > I'm kinda 'over protective' about fuel hoses and wires .. > they...
• For those w/ SS braided hoses experience ...
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 22 Apr 2011 10:51:25 -0400
  ...FI hoses on Bessie with something like : http://tinyurl.com/3tojaot or maybe http://tinyurl.com/3ubqpkn for a permant(worry free) fuel line...
• Re: firewall plastic fitting/grommet
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:29:55 EDT
  ...Then run a new piece of fuel hose from the T fitting to the plastic fuel hose on the forward side of the fire...
• Re: Fuel Injection Cleaner
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Fri, 10 Feb 1995 10:58:23 +0000
  ...use 1 > hose clamp on the fuel line to barb connection and loosely place the > other clamp on the open end of the fuel...
• Re: Was fuel leak? Now: appropriate route for fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 8 Feb 2013 11:59:46 -0800
  ...NOT saying what I did is correct, but now the fuel hoses don't contact the block, the metal "T" is strapped to the...
• Fuel line replacment.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 12:38:38 -0700
  Two weeks ago, I replaced my fuel lines. Got the hose from a reputable (non-chain) FLAPs. Different counterman than I usually see, this...
• Re: Firewall fuel fitting
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:01:41 -0500
  ...You just use a length of fuel hose long enough to reach to the proper place on the fuel distribution system on the engine...
• Re: SAmba Ad
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 16 May 2012 23:46:52 -0700
  ...In doing this upgrade, is the new fuel hose from the black nylon line to "T" supported in any way? Or is there any...
• Re: fuel line shield?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 15 Jun 2018 11:50:42 -0700
  10ç has a good idea... easier to check and replace the fuel hoses and cooler fuel. I reroute some of them. thanks
• Re: [Syncro] 1987 Syncro-replace fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sun, 19 Nov 2006 23:35:22 -0500
  ...7mm hose. Your FLAPS guys are fullovit. Raymond Paquette wrote: > Hey > > I'm wondering how to replace the short (2" or so) fuel lines...
• Re: tracking down gas smell tips needed
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 12 Aug 2016 18:01:52 -0400
  Update on earlier post, tightened up hose clamp on rear of canister fuel filter. Now with repeated pressurizing of the fuel system, no drips...
• Exactly which filter for pre-pump retrofit?
  Historical mailing list - Phillips, Andrew
  Wed, 21 Jul 2004 11:01:18 -0500
  As has been discussed alot here and demonstrated by personal experience, retrofitting a fuel filter before the pump in a '91 Westy is a...
• Re: Fuel Leak-Yikes!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 5 May 2010 10:43:23 -0500
  ...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: New to van ownership?..do the fuel lines..
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 13 May 2008 08:48:16 -0700
  ...I bet) fuel lines had split... > I rode my bike into the FLAPS and got about 20' of fuel injection hose and > replaced them...
• CANCEL THAT: WAS Testing fuel delivery results, one oddity, now NO oddity
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 19 Aug 2012 13:32:49 -0700
  Fuel Pressure Regulator test (Bentley 24.25): With vacuum hose (2) connected spec: approx 2.0 bar, measured: 2.2 bar PASS With vacuum...
• Re: fuel line frequency
  Historical mailing list - Chris Cary
  Sun, 12 Dec 2021 01:31:42 +0000
  ...It depends on hose quality, mileage driven, > > heat proximity etc.  I inspect my fuel lines and when I see a problem, I > > replace. > > > > Chris...