In a message dated 24/05/2005 6:28:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

In the  meantime, I have a question about proper routing and
fuel line protection.  I note on Ben Huot's excellent website that
the lines are "floating" and  sheathed in what appears to be a
plastic sleeve. Mine have no sleeve and  are zip-tied to the
air runners going to the injectors. Does anybody have  any
suggestions of a suitable sheathing to protect the fuel lines
from  contact with the hot engine? I have a few days before I
tacle this, and I  want to do it right!

David, that fuel line sheathing is available from  VW.  See my _Vanagon Items
 Forsale_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/sales.htm)  webpage under Fuel
Injection for the part number.  I don't  usually keep much of it in stock but when
needed I order it in from VW. The fuel  lines tie wrapped to the intake runners
or anything else to keep them from  bouncing around is good.  Check the fuel
rails while your in there.   They are known to have that metal ring at the end
that holds the end cap on rust  away and letting the cap loose.  The fuel
pump should also be removed and  checked for corrosion on the case where the
holding clamp is.  POR-15 on  the pump body is a good way to prevent the corrosion
if the pump is still intact  and not leaking.  If leaking, it's best to
replace it unless your good  at repairing the leak and taking a chance.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
_BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome.htm)  a VW Camper
camping event, Almonte, ON, June 09 ~ 12, 2005
'87 Westy, '90 Carat &  Lionel Trains
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(http://www.ccvwc.ca/)
Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in  the Ottawa Valley
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