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Re: Gas odor after fill-up => More possibilities
Historical mailing list - Austin
Sat, 18 Jul 1998 10:43:30 -0700
...to have the interior 'lined'...I decided to forget it when I realized there was a chance the screen &/or feed line might become...
Re: power steering line in engine compartment
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:09:59 -0400
...specifically, the > lower/rightmost of the two steel lines which run under the airbox and > disappear through the firewall -- not sure if that's...
Re: Metric fittings
Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
Wed, 11 Apr 2001 11:57:02 -0700
...Doubt though can get just the exact ruber/metal line, but can most likely in that case get the straight metal tubing. Since, you...
Re: RE : Gerry Skerbitz's fuel pump problems
Historical mailing list
Thu, 8 Aug 1996 17:11:52 -0400
...Im pretty sure that if you plug those lines and pressurize the tank with the guage on the feed line you will get an...
Re: '80 Westy - Fuel Line Replacement Time
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Thu, 24 Jul 2003 08:40:24 -0400
...Take out old line, cut new line to match, re-install with new hose and clamps. Get the injector seals, too. No Bentley needed...
1987 Westy Fuel Line hoses inside diameters
Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
Sat, 10 Apr 2010 13:08:40 +0100
...Canister - to fuel line ** 5. Fuel line - thru firewall fitting 6. All other fuel system hoses in the engine compartment . What material line # 4...
Re: return fuel lines
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Mon, 13 Feb 2006 13:00:46 -0600
...the fuel line from the fuel pressure regulator to >the tank is not under pressure? I need to reroute that line need to know...
Re: brake line replacement: partial or full?
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Sun, 24 Jun 2018 15:57:28 -0400
...I've got a set of Cunifer line and fittings coming from fedhillusa. For those lines in the front, they go through a hole...
Re: Syncro BFG tire pressures
Historical mailing list
Fri, 2 May 1997 06:30:48 PST
...3>Look at line. 4>If line is worn in the middle,let out some air then goto step one. 5>If line is...
Re: 1.9 piston and liners (revisited)
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Sun, 10 Dec 2006 10:05:26 -0500
Thomas the cast liner is the same size. The 2.1 piston has a different wrist pin location (lower) to accommodate the longer stroke...
Re: brake line: part 2
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 25 Dec 2007 17:18:30 -0500
...Make up the new lines with the tee loose and after connecting the new lines to it, secure it in place. The line going...
FUEL LINE: Hate to Burn, Then Learn.
Historical mailing list - Tom Smith
Wed, 16 Aug 2000 16:07:44 EDT
What is the best type of replacement hose for VW fuel line? I replaced mine with NAPA High Pressure Fuel Line (rubber) when I...
Re: Extend-A-Stay valve
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:28:52 -0400
...Any suggestions? My first thought is to wrap the lines with baling wire before bending them. I think the wire will keep the lines...
USA number for Eastwood?
Historical mailing list
Tue, 25 Apr 1995 12:40:52 -0700
...Bolt the cylinder to the mount FIRST and then attach the brake lines, or attach the brake lines FIRST and then bolt the cylinder...
Re: Vanagon Fire Season
Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
Fri, 1 Jun 2012 07:49:13 -0700
Voila! http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_499_736/fuel_line_replacement_kit.html FYI Van Cafe uses ABA Nova clamps in...
Re: 1991 Westy, gas tank return hose size (and fuel line or injector line)?
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Sat, 10 Sep 2011 20:38:23 -0600
...On 9/10/2011 8:34 PM, Old Volks Home wrote: > What VW used is 7mm ID hose and use the higher pressure line...
Re: Fuel Line protectors
Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
Wed, 24 Feb 1999 13:54:04 -0500
Paul; It is an extra heat shield for the fuel lines. Since I could not find any locally the old stuff was reused. You...
brake line question
Historical mailing list - brian Honan
Sat, 13 Sep 2003 03:11:15 +0000
Hi folks, The question is - is there a difference in the brake line where it attaches to the caliper on the front right and...
Re: Steel brake lines, or "I'm coming to get you, Frank"
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Mon, 4 Oct 2004 01:21:51 -0500
Steel brake lines on Vanagons and other German cars are verysimilar to those on all cars EXCEPT for the flares. They are actually 45...
Late F.I. Gas Lines
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Tue, 5 Sep 95 10:28:12 EDT
Now I know, we have all been over the importance of changing the rubber lines, time and time again but I wanted to make...
brake line replacement: partial or full?
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Sat, 23 Jun 2018 13:16:34 -0400
...So far I have only seen rust on the rear lines, where access doesn't seem to bad. I'm assuming the worst lines...
Re: Another reminder to check your fuel lines
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 29 Sep 2013 19:01:23 -0400
Of course this assumes that a leaking or failed fuel line was the original cause of the fire. Something else could have been the...
Brake hose too long?
Historical mailing list - neil
Tue, 31 Oct 2006 01:02:32 -0500
...I recently installed a new steel brake line to Driver side rear wheel cylinder. I used a 25" (pretty sure that was length) line...
Re: source for spring clamps for fuel lines
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 11 Dec 2005 09:45:39 -0500
My snow blower has spring clamps on the fuel lines. How about a "Small Engine shop"? Mike Edward Maglott wrote: > I'm looking for...
Brass fuel line sleeve instalation - need installation advice
Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:09:06 -0300
I bought the brass sleeve (p/n N 907 205 01) to retrofit on my '84 plastic fuel line in front of the firewall...
Re: Fuel Lines Reminder
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:11:08 -0400
http://www.benplace.com/fuel_line.htm Ben
Re: Brakes completely died.
Historical mailing list - B Feddish
Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:29:30 -0400
...You will need to measure your old lines, then go to the store. You need lines with a bubble flare on the end and...
Re: power steering line in engine compartment
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:29:01 -0700
you can easily tell which is the high pressure line and which the low. the low pressure return pipe and hose have a simple...
Re: Long Brake Line Installation Questions
Historical mailing list - neil N
Sun, 6 Sep 2009 10:01:11 -0700
...split short fuel hose piece (3/4" max?), install on line as protection, zap strap line+hose to hole where orig. brake line holder...
Re: lost brake line...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 19:56:19 -0800
...And as ken said, using compression sleeve junctions is never kosher in brake lines. If you end up making a line yourself and need...
Re: The "other" fuel line burst today
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 06:20:40 -0700
If you are replacing lines.......ALL should be replaced or the weakest link will surely show itself. df ----- Original Message ---- From: B Feddish <bfeddish...
Re: Other stuff to check for rust-out (was Coolant pipes replacement)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 30 Jun 2006 16:17:40 -0400
...All these lines are factory steel, and all > can rust > through. They seem to last a few years longer than the big coolant > pipes...
Re: brake lines and hoses?
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Mon, 9 Jan 2012 21:57:09 -0500
...line replacement I need to know how long > each line is so I can buy enough brake line oil to replace all my line...
Re: fuel lines replacing
Historical mailing list - Steve
Thu, 22 Apr 1999 12:02:04 -0700
One concern i have with replacing fuel lines is that it may create a hazard where none presently exists...if it is not done...
Re: Bending brake lines for big brake kit
Historical mailing list - Mike B
Fri, 7 Dec 2012 20:45:09 -0500
I just finished doing all of the lines and hoses on my '87 Vanagon. I'm vwmike333 on TheSamba. I wrote most of the...
Re: Stainless Braided Brake Lines
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Mon, 17 May 2004 05:52:44 EDT
...make your customer lines. >> I think that was a mistake by the respondent who might have seen braided SS FUEL line and thought it...
Re: fuel line kits -NAPA is junk
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 16 Nov 2004 16:49:02 -0600
Been using their injection lines with no problems. Used it on other vehicles as well. �� jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is...
Re: Stainless Brake Lines
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sun, 21 Aug 2005 16:37:18 +1200
>On 8/20/05, Tromper <tromper@comcast.net> wrote: >> Don't suppose anybody has a source for braided steel brake lines?? > > I found 'em...
Re: New owner questions
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:25:25 -0800
The plastic fuel line fitting in question doesn't exist in Syncros so don't worry about it. Since you have an engine conversion...
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...
Rear armchair in bed
Historical mailing list - JOSE RIVERO
Tue, 10 Jun 1997 15:08:34 +0100
I want to remove the central line of seats of my [caravelle] in order to convert the rear armchair in a bed - The line...
Re: brake line: part 2
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:05:33 -0800
Hi shawn, I was thinking you might end up re-engineering the whole front brake line layout . I'm sure they installed those lines...
Re: legitimate beef - water under the bridge - or just plain wrong
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:26:54 -0700
...Now I've come to find out that they > only replaced part of the lines, they spliced in new lines in the back and...
Re: plastic coolant return line reroute
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Wed, 23 Feb 2005 06:45:45 -0800
I was out 4wheelin' in my 91 Syncro the other day and had a stick knock the return line off where it meets the...
Re: lost brake line...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 19:05:54 -0800
...And as ken said, using compression sleeve junctions is never kosher in brake lines. If you end up making a line yourself and need...
Re: Replacing metal coolant hoses with copper?
Historical mailing list - jimt
Mon, 2 May 2005 09:34:28 -0600
...I can think of several vehicles with copper fuel lines. Not seen much anymore only because of the price difference in running the plastic...
Re: Replaced Fuel Lines
Historical mailing list - David Milo
Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:56:01 -0400
...Later this weekend I'll move forward with new lines. > > I hope to drive fire-free another few years. Done the job twice in...
flex brake lines for splitty recommendation?
Historical mailing list - UTORInfoCommons
Thu, 20 Jun 1996 14:45:04 -0400
(back from vacation mode :) I am in the market to replace the flex lines on my single (eep!) master cylinder brake system for my...
Part locater
Historical mailing list - Andrew Philbrick
Mon, 2 Feb 2009 18:56:52 -0600
...Does anyone know who of our lovely online dealers sell the metal brake lines for the Vanagon? I've looked through CIP,Vanagain,Van...
Re: hard plastic fuel lines??
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 17 Jun 1999 15:28:06 -0700
...There are actually two of these hoses, one is the high pressure inlet line, and the other is the low pressure return line to...
vanagon power steering lines
Historical mailing list - Alan Cote
Fri, 4 Apr 2003 16:15:36 EST
...given the apparent cost and hassle of installing OE lines. Can anyone share experience about installing the Condelli lines, and if they're happy...
Re: Vanagon Line Drawing?
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Tue, 11 Feb 2003 08:10:42 -0800
...Jim >>Are the line drawings for the Camper and the Vanagon on another web site? >>The below mentioned link does not work. >> >>Cheers, >> >>Hans...
Re: Fuel Lines/Hose Clamps
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Wed, 24 Jan 2001 11:10:45 -0800
...If this item fails, your line pressure can go way > > up and blow off any marginal lines. My '86 regulator failed (plugged?) > and > > blew...
Replacing the LP tank - part 1
Historical mailing list - Matt Barclay
Sun, 6 Feb 2005 13:37:46 -0800
...There are two propane lines, one for the stove, one for the frig, that connect to a splitter that connects to the regulator: http...
Re: Non Vanagon related brake line question
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:33:23 -0400
At 05:35 PM 10/10/2008, Max Wellhouse wrote... >My question is, Mercury took a "circuitous" route with these factory >lines and I...
Re: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 26 Jun 2012 23:37:10 -0400
That hard plastic line and crimp type clamps is a common design on many cars. It works. The crimp clamps are a compensating (within...
Re: New owner questions
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:51:34 -0600
Dick, the fitting I mentioned is in the "firewall." Just trace the fuel line from the fuel filter back to the middle of the...
Re: Check those fuel lines!
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 9 Apr 2010 21:02:31 -0700
Just for the record its boxer briefs and in a similar vein I ran the supply line to the Subie motor through a grommet...
Brake Lines - Replacement
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Sun, 29 Jan 2006 02:00:07 -0500
...Can steel braided lines be used for the entire Van? Would this be a better long term investment? 4. If the steel braided lines...
Re: Replacing Fuel Lines on a 2.1...anybody got really good instructions?
Historical mailing list - Martine Boudreault
Thu, 1 Sep 2005 21:59:11 -0400
...http://www.benplace.com/fuel_line.htm Joel -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of John Meeks...