> I think the majority of the fuel line failures could possibly be linked to
> failed fuel regulators.  If this item fails, your line pressure can go way
> up and blow off any marginal lines.  My '86 regulator failed (plugged?)
and
> blew off the hose that clamps on to the plastic line that runs from the
> pump back to the firewall.  It was spraying gasoline all over the starter
> as I was trying to restart the engine!

Very interesting.... perhaps it would be a good idea to just replace the
fuel pressure regulator along with the fuel lines as preventative
maintenance...

 If the regulator is working
> correctly, you should only have around 30 psi on these lines--not really
> that high.

I don't know about your '85, but I'm pretty sure the specification for later
Vanagons is about 40 psi.... don't have my Bentley here to check... maybe
someone else can....

Bill