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Subject:Re: Fuel Lines Reminder
From:Jake de Villiers
Date:Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:45:49 -0700

You can find excellent illustrated instructions at Benny's very informative
website: http://www.benplace.com/bjp3.htm

On Mon, Oct 27, 2008 at 5:53 AM, Hugo Varotto <vanagon@varotto.org> wrote:

> Is there a link somewhere the explains step by step (with pics
> preferable) how to change the fuel lines ?  I'm worried about having
> fuel spill everywhere (safety first), so explanations on how to avoid
> that will be great!  I just bought a Westy couple of weeks ago and
> I've heard so much about the fuel lines that I want that to be my
> first fix.
>
> Also, I've checked in van-cafe, and they sell the 7 mm hose, that's
> the one to use right ?  If so, how many feet should I use (they sell
> by the foot)
>
> Regards,
>
> Hugo
>
>
> On Oct 27, 2008, at 4:53 AM, Pascal Giasson wrote:
>
>  While your replacing those fuel hoses, it's also a good idea to
>> retrofit a
>> brass sleave that fits inside the plastic fuel line just in front of
>> the
>> firewall.  I'm not sure when VW started installing those but they
>> prevent
>> the plastic line from deformeing when you tighten the hose lamp.
>> Here's a
>> link in the archives about this...and Boston Bob's tip for getting
>> it on.
>>
>> http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?
>> A2=ind0804D&L=vanagon&D=0&m=333663&P=1363
>>
>> Pascal
>> '84 Westy
>>
>

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Jake
1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
Crescent Beach, BC
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