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Subject:Re: New owner questions
Date:Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:49:07 -0800

I'll take a look again when it stops raining here.  Fuel filter? I'm still
learning this vehicle and it has a 5 cylinder.  I haven't confirmed where
the fuel filter is yet nor what type of fuel injection system was installed
in the conversion.  I'll check out the archives too.
Thanks.
-Dick-

On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 8:51 AM, <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:

> Dick, the fitting I mentioned is in the "firewall."  Just trace the fuel
> line from the fuel filter back to the middle of the bulkhead, and there is
> the fitting.  From there, a fuel line goes to the injector rail, and lines
> from there to the injectors.
>
> Check the archives for "firestarter" and fuel lines to learn more.  mcneely
>
> ---- Dick Wong <sailingfc@DSLEXTREME.COM> wrote:
> > So just in case the POs mechanic left the fuel lines in their stock
> locations, where would I be looking to see them.
> > Thanks.
> >
> >
> > -Dick Wong-
> > 78 Scirocco
> > Original Owner
> > 87 Syncro 2.5
> > Third Owner
> > 12 Golf TDI
> > Original Co-Owner
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of Dave Mcneely
> > Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 7:36 AM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Re: New owner questions
> >
> > ---- JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> > > In my book - top of the list is fuel lines. I wouldn't take that
> > > sucker out of the driveway until every one of them was replaced. It's
> > > that important.
> >
> > And of course, with the fuel lines replacement, include the fitting that
> passes through the "firewall."  Just eliminate it, by whatever means you
> choose.
> >
> > David McNeely
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> David McNeely
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