I'll throw in a resounding third on Lee's and Brian's advice.  This was the
first fuel hose I replaced.  It gave out on the way to work one morning.  The
van started running like crap as the leak increased.  By the time I got it
shut off it had dumped almost half a tank of gas!  On the upside, the top of
my tranny is really clean.

In Ken Wilford's instructions he mentions eliminating the through the
firewall piece and using one longer hose to replace this.

Chuck
'85 Wolfsburg Westy - 'Roland the Road Buffalo'

In a message dated 7/29/01 11:00:41 PM, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

<< Date:    Sun, 29 Jul 2001 20:24:30 -0700
From:    Lee Kouns <LeeKouns@WEBTV.NET>
Subject: Re: Fuel Line Alert!

Brian's alert is well worth your serious attention! On our ski trip to
Colorado last March, we were suddenly without much power. After stopping
the van to take a look, I discovered gas gushing (not just dripping)
from the same 2" hose described by Brian. The repair was small but I
keep wondering how close we came to a dangerous, van-destroying fire.
Just an inspection may not be enough---I had just visually inspected the
hose two days before we left on the trip. I hope our close call will
encourage others to change that hose.
Lee Kouns
88 Westy >>