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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

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