Thanks, Brent, I do intend to replace them.  I just need to do a temp repair unti;l i get
the hose... as i hope to pick up the springs Monday!

BTW, in examing the hose, it appears to still be in excellent shape, except right at the
tip, where for about the first 1/4" it is spongy and soft.  I imagine the other ends are in
pretty near the same shape.  A fire hazard indeed!

brent@vanagon.com wrote:

> Steve:
>
> If I am understanding you correctly, you have sprung a leak in one of the
> high pressure injector supply lines.  These are dangerous, since they are
> under high pressure.  You had best plan on replacing *all your hig pressure
> fuel lines if they are all the same age. (i.e. aft of the fuel pump).
>
> I think Ken at vanagain had a combo special about 6 mos ago with all the
> lines and the nice stainless steel clamps.  Sounds like its time - better
> safe than sorry!
>
> (One of the myriad of things I don't worry about too much knowing that my
> entire engine and plumbing were replaced about 2 years ago...)
>
> Brent Christensen
> '89 GL Syncro Westy "Klaus"
> Santa Barbara, CA
>
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