I call that the 'firewall fuel fitting' .........
there's no reason for that part to be on there.
I usually bypass them if I have to think about or touch that part of a
vanagon.
it is common for the fuel line on the far side ( starter side ) of that
fitting to leak where there is a crimp type hose clamp there that just
doesn't do the job anymore.
Scott
www.turbovans.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tony Collins" <tonycollin@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, October 06, 2008 5:41 AM
Subject: What do you call this piece???

> Hello list,
>
> In the included link, what is the plastic white piece that goes across the
> body and connects the fuel line on either side of the engine bay?
> Does anyone have a part number or appropiate name?
> pic for reference:
> http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y231/Freakness/Update%2013/Right-rearcornerviewofenginebayshow.jpg
> Thanks,
> Tony
> ---
> 82 Scirocco "Rodolfo"
> 85 Vanagon "Blubrik, El Guapo"