Thanks for the tip.

That plastic piece worries me - it seems like an accident waiting to happen...

Todd

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: dylan friedman <insyncro@YAHOO.COM>
> I remove that piece on all vans I own and work on.
> It is complete junk and a fire hazard.
> I have used firewall through connectors made from aluminum in most cases.
> If the cost is an issue I just run new 5/16 fuel line through a rubber grommet
> and secure it both frontside and backside to limit movement.
>
> check Summit racing, JEG's and Berherant's for all the trick parts to spend
> loads of money on.
>
> dylan
>
> Todd Last <rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET> wrote: Just curious what you did at the
> plastic piece that goes through the firewall.
> This would seem to be the weakest link in your system with all the upgrades.
>
>
> Todd
> '88 Westy
>
>
>
>  -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: dylan friedman
> > I have done it as well.
> > I used Earl's lines, AN fittings, changed the fuel pressure reg to an
> adjustable
> > one from a 914 that accepts AN fittings and changed the fuel rails to billet
> > with pressure gauges built in to monitor the pressure at each rail and at the
> > reg.
> >
> > Very nice setup and looks very cool.
> >
> > Cost $500+ from start to finish.
> >
> > I can send links to the shop in NY where I bought most of the 914 stuff if
> > anyone is interested.
> >
> > dylan
> >
> > Dennis Haynes  wrote: Yes, I've done it. Biggest
> > problem is a satisfactory clamping solution to
> > the existing parts.
> >
> > VW actually shows 2 different fuel lines depending on location used.
> > N-903-397-02 is used in the engine compartment. 020-281-1 is used outside
> > and underneath. The newer hose is very heavy duty stuff and properly
> > installed will last for many many years.
> >
> > Dennis
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> > Robert Stewart
> > Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 1:59 PM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
> >
> > Does anyone know if installing steel braided fuel lines has been done
> > by anyone, or this would be the end all best solution to this never
> > ending problem?
> >
> > If you have any info let me know.
> >
> >
> > Robert
> > --
> > Rob
> > NYC/Bloomingburg NY
> > 88 Wolfsburg, Silver
> > 222,225 miles - automatic
> > AIM: rmstewart@mac.com