I stand corrected.  However, I have used 5/16 inch (7.9 mm) and have not had
any problems with leaks.  I had to grab some quick so I went to Auto Zone.
I suspect my local parts guy would have it for less.

WE
----- Original Message -----
From: "The Bus Depot" <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2002 7:21 PM
Subject: Re: Fuel Injection Hose-----what size ID.....7mm?

> > It is 5/16 inch or 7.9 mm.  I have recently learned that there is a
> > difference between standard fuel line and that for fuel injection.  The
> > latter is high pressure (electronic fuel pumps for FI put out 80
> > plus psi).
> > I just bought some today for the price of $4.49 A FOOT!
>
>
> I stock the correct German 7mm smooth-jacket high-pressure fuel line for
> $6.95 a meter (about 3 feet).  Part number   N 020 281 1   .  And it is
> worth repeating that it is definately NOT safe to use standard fuel line
in
> its place.  So wherever you buy it, make sure you get the high pressure
> stuff.  In a pinch, this is something the VW dealer normally stocks (under
> the same part number I use).
>
> - Ron Salmon
>   The Bus Depot, Inc.
>   (215) 234-VWVW
>   www.busdepot.com
>
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