I think the connection between the plastic line and the rubber hose is the
weak point in the system.
VW had a huge problem with this in the euro vans and they came up with a
little brass insert for the
 plastic line. This prevent the line from colapsing from the pressure of the
clamp. I just had this happen to me
the part number is N 207 205 01

Bob Donalds

----- Original Message -----
From: "Todd Last" <rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, July 09, 2007 3:50 PM
Subject: Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?

> 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