| Subject: | Re: Was fuel leak? Now: appropriate route for fuel lines |
| From: | neil n |
| Date: | Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:36:04 -0800 |
The run of each hose to the new clamps at the firewall isn't too long, but thanks. That's something I should look at. I tried to take into account drivetrain movement so gave those two hoses a little slack. FWIW, for my Jetta swap, I installed rubber sleeves on the fuel hoses where they passed through the firewall. (the hole in firewall is also lined with some Vanagon trim. If that makes sense). The sleeves were secured to each hose with a small cable strap. My point: the fuel hose showed no signs of reaction of wear at these points and the sleeves certainly protected them. Neil. On 2/11/13, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > I really like to see covering on fuel hoses, > likewaterboxer engines use. > It's likely this expensive extra strong fuel hose will not get rubbed > though by those rubber-protected clamps .. > and it still looks like a bit of weight/pressure on that one spot on > each hose to me. > > I just 'feel better' with a protective cover over fuel hoses myself. > > > On 2/11/2013 12:27 PM, neil n wrote: >> Some quick pics starting here: >> >> https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy#5843792119716489410 >> >> I used Gates Ethanol rated 5/16" hose with proper fuel injection hose >> clamps. >> >> As I'm learning (more so lately. See relay posts), "devils in the >> details". Even now I see points where the hose might rub. That said, >> they're secured well so shouldn't move around. >> >> Neil. >> >> On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 11:31 AM, T Collins <tonycollin@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> >>> Yes that is right! >>> Disclaimer accepted and reiterated!! >>> >>> Tony >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 2:15 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> Will do. >>>> >>>> But for the record, I would ask that people understand that they do >>>> any Vanagon modifications at their own risk! >> >> >> >> -- >> Neil n >> >> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp >> >> '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. >> >> '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ >> >> Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines >> > > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
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