sounded to me like he had done all the fuel lines, and was contemplating cooling hoses.  But if the fuel hoses have not been done, then they certainly should be, and definitely get rid of the "fire starter."  There is information in the list archives about it (probably too much opinion about it, too).  mcneely

---- Bryan Feddish <uprightbassghost@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
> Definitely do the fuel hoses. I got my kit a few years back from
> www.vanagain.com . I included all the hoses and clamps to do the engine
> compartment.  Order some extra to run from the tank to the back on both
> sides.
>
> Bryan
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: marc rose
> Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2012 1:01 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: First road trip, what parts should i upgrade??
>
> We are taking our first road trip in a a few weeks and was looking for some
> input on what might ruin my trip that i can fix before we leave.  All in
> all "Rosie" a 91 Carat auto, runs great for getting around town and for
> driving to work.  However, I would still ike to know what i should look at
> closely before hand.  I have recently replaced the tires, (RA08), new
> muffler, starter and headlight relay, new fuel lines and rails.  I was
> thinking of changing all the hoses, does anyone recommend a kit or vendor?
> Any advice on this would be great!!
>
> Thanks
>
> Marc

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David McNeely