10:35 PM
Hello from Atlanta, Ga.
Yes, the hoses are replaceable, but you need to use a Dremel tool with a
teeny cutting wheel to slice through the metal crimp that holds the factory
installed hose on to the injector.  It is not hard to do this, and really
takes only a few seconds.  The Demel tools have a speed control so you will
not need to use it on Warp 10.  If you just slightly knick the injector body
whilst cutting off the band all is well---just do not cut through the
injector, as it is plastic.  Ken Wilford at  www.Vanagain.com  sells all the
parts and hoses for this in a wonderful and very nicely priced kit.  It is a
must that you remove the injectors from the car, drain and air dry them so
that all combustible fumes are absent, and then put the injector in a bench
vise so as to stabilize (hold still!) the unit whilst you make the tiny cut
.  Oh yes, wear safety glasses or goggles when using the Dremel cutting
wheel.  I have reworked 8 injectors to date.  Good luck!

Regards,

Mike and Christy Nichols
2--'81  air cooleds
----- Original Message -----
From: Jeff Schiebel <Jefforys@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2001 8:58 PM
Subject: Hoses on fuel injectors

> Hi,
>     Are the small ( @2" ) rubber hoses that are attached to the fuel
> injectors replaceable?. Anybody had any success removing them?
>             Thanks,
>                         Jeff in MN.
> PS.   Bud,   were you  able to remove the top from that 82 Westy?