Thanks to all the listmembers who replied. It seems that the mechanic who
replaced the hoses some time ago did not replace all of the hoses - and now
the ones that were not replaced are due.

regards,
Todd

Todd Last wrote:

> In tracing the problem on my '88 Westy's hesitation, I took the
> connector off the distributor that goes to the hall sensor - I noticed
> that inside was oily, so I was cleaning that out when I was spritzed by
> gasoline. Seems that the wiring for the connector passes under a hose
> that feeds the driver's side fuel rail - and moving the wire moved the
> hose enough that it showed that it has a small leak.
>
> I'm glad I found this rather than having a flaming Westy on the freeway.
> I went to the dealer who did not stock the hose. Can I find this at a
> regular auto supply store? Does anyone know what I look for?
>
> thanks
>
> Todd
> '88 Westy