

| Subject: | Re: dealer Recalls for fuel line |
| Date: | Wed, 11 Jul 2007 04:54:01 EDT |
In a message dated 7/10/07 8:51:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Kjmmensing@AOL.COM writes: > Patti > You should know that the Recall does not cover every fuel line. > The recall was to address the clamps at the injectors and fuel rails > leaking > when cold. > Some (depending on VIN) get all new injectors , new rails and the lines > from > the fuel rails to the regulator and tee that leads to the pump only. > > You will still need the line from the tee to the plastic connector on the > fire wall , the plastic connector on the firewall , and the line from the > regulator to the metal return pipe. > THE PLASTIC CONNECTOR IS THE MOST DANGEROUS PART ! > especially after someone starts replacing lines and pulls on it and cracks > it. > > I would recommend asking to have these additional line's and fire wall > fitting replaced at the same time with the "new " factory clamps on each > connection. > > Ask for the old injectors too for spares. They may say they have to save > them incase VW calls for them but VW does not call for these things any more > since they know they are a recall. > > > > i called my local vw dealer..and they just laughed at me basically. they said the vehicle is too old to qualify for any recall work.. chris ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
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