or better yet, just eliminate it altogether and run one line for the metal
pipes through the firewall and install a rubber grommet in the hole to
prevent chafing.
Michael in San Antonio
91GL AT 'Gringo'
73 Beetle

On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 4:04 PM, pdooley <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote:

> I don't think anyone mentioned the plastic firewall connector yet.
> Change that sucker to something metal or bypass/grommet.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Keith Ovregaard
> Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 3:58 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: burning van
>
> 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
>