And most of the vendors sell kits with fuel line and clamps.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jake de Villiers" <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 8:45 AM
Subject: Re: Fuel Lines Reminder

> 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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