Deb......so sorry, i hope YOU are fine, but am sure you are.....
I don't ever want see that hapen to me....never.
Good that your dogs were not present, or child, or friends..... or anyone
for that matter... Can you guys imagine a young child in the back or an
handicap person....

This is a sad but classic news!!!!

The following is not for you Deb(Sadly), but for all other member on the list:
http://www.benplace.com/fuel_line.htm

And to be sure you all understand:
http://www.benplace.com/bjp/100_0039_78.jpg
http://www.benplace.com/bjp/100_0042_78.jpg

In a 3 month period, EVERY BUS'S OR VAN'S that came to my place had one or
some fissured/crack fuel hoses/lines....i said EVERYONE!!!! IS THAT CLEAR
ENOUGH. Why am i always checking that!!!! read bellow....

Another horror story: Carburated Bus's that run with an FI pump!!!!!!!!!!!
They buy or are given a used FI pump instead of buying the more expensive
regulated carbs one.... you should see the mess i did at my shop wile
working on a problem....the Fuel line exploded at 1 feet from my face, fuel
everywhere........enough said!

I charge 150$ for all fuel hose replacement, including parts and time
(including a fuel line and pump pressure check after the job). Am not
selling anything here, you all live to far, but am trying to make a point!!!!!

Am proud to say that i have convince 8 Bus's and Van's owner to do so latly....
Of course, i have a printed picture in my shop of a "saldy"...burned Bus.

Take care Deb, and i fully understand your decision of going with a truck.
Because i work on those Van and Bus's everyday, and now, they are starting
to scare me , not only the Fuel line but also some very scary electric
wiring problem (like a live + wire near a fuel hose clamp!!!!), mostly
modification did by owner or PO...

Just to tell you how mutch those van are scaring me.....i disconnect all
batteries before i leave the shop at night!!!! Except the one on my Bus!

I hope i made my point!
Ben
http://www.benplace.com/