Hi Mia

Here are a few resources for replacing fuel hoses. Also, you may want
to search the vanagon archives. Since your van is new to you, it is
really important to check to see if the previous owner installed new
fuel hoses or not. Any receipts from the PO that would show that job?
If not, just replace then. Not very expensive and much peace of mind.
About $50 for the whole kit from Van Cafe and other good vendors here
on the list. Some offer discounts for us listees. Just ask them.

Look at this pic on Ben's website showing where the hoses are located.
<http://www.benplace.com/fi_hoses/100_0002.jpg> Then go check the
hoses in your van. Look for evidence of weeping fuel, fuel odor and
cracks in the hoses when squeezed or bent. Sometimes there will be
dried stains left by fuel leaks. The hoses tend to get sorta hard and
brittle over time. Not a good thing! Wiggle the connections wherever
the hoses have clamps. See any weeping of fuel or gas smell? If so,
don't even think about driving the van until fixed. Good luck!

Keith O

<http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?S1=vanagon&D=0&T=1&H=0&O=T>

<http://www.vanagonauts.com/Replacing-Fuel-Lines-(revisited)184.htm>

<http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_499>

<http://www.vanagain.com/gastank1.htm>

<http://www.benplace.com/fuel_line.htm>

On Jun 1, 2009, at 12:25 PM, Mia Miller wrote:

> Hi there,
>
> I appreciate your raising awareness to the burning van.  I am a
> relatively new owner of an 84 westy.  I also live in Indiana--too
> far to travel for your expertise.  :)  Anyway, can you direct me to
> information about how to go about checking the hoses, etc.
>
> Thanks,
> Mia