Just go to your FLAPS and ask the oldest counter man for what you need.   :)

On 8/3/07, Anthony Kimmons <akimmons@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Years ago, before I knew better, I replaced the hose from my brake
> fluid reservoir with
> the reinforced vinyl tubing that you can buy at Home Depot. I think I
> used 3/8" or 1/2" tubing.
>
> Today I changed out the front brake pads on my 87 GL and changed the
> brake lines to the calipers. While bleeding the brakes, I noticed that
> the old vinyl tubing is getting quite yellow and I decided that I
> should change it before I get fluid all over the inside of my dash.
>
> Any recommendations for a hose here? Is this a basic FLAPS item? Or
> was I ok in putting the vinyl tube there? It's held for going on 5-6
> years now (fortunately). I don't think there is any pressure there,
> just worried about the fluids affects on the vinyl over time.
>
> THANKS!
>
> PS. Update on progress...
> I finally was able to drive the old van around the neighborhood today!
> First time in a long while! No problems with the oil pressure, but I'm
> still a little timid. Still amazed that I was actually able to rebuild
> an engine on my own! :o) Anxious to get her legal and take her for a
> real drive. She still has 2001 stickers on her window, so I don't
> think I'd last too long on the road before the man in blue spots me!
>

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Jake
1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
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