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Subject:Re: Check those fuel lines!
From:Scott Chapman
Date:Thu, 8 Apr 2010 11:46:33 -0400

you mean this?
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=803898

Shawn Wright wrote:
> To all Vanagon owners still using gas engines: PLEASE check those fuel
> lines, and replace the plastic firewall 'T' if you haven't already! (mine
> developed a leak at the T which sprayed fuel onto the starter and exhaust -
> I was lucky enough to catch it in time.)
>
> The local papers on the weekend had photos of yet another nice Vanagon Westy
> going up in flames. This is the second one I've seen locally in recent
> years. The first one I came upon just after it started, and it was a very
> sad sight. My brother also lost his '68 Bus many years ago this way.
>
> So if you haven't checked, or the van is new to you, do yourself a favour
> and check/replace those lines! These vans are getting harder to replace
> every day!
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