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Subject:Re: Fuel hose protector
From:kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Date:Mon, 24 Mar 2014 08:45:59 -0400

The German hose we sell in our kits holds up very well.  I have actually
seen it 10 years later and it is still good.

Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com

On Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 8:34 AM, Chris S. <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote:

> BMW FI hose is available from the dealer and is an excellent quality
> replacement hose. I've used other aftermarket hoses, some bought from
> Vanagon parts vendor, which softened and disintegrated rather quickly. BMW
> stuff is holding up very well after years of use.
>
> Look up heat wrap at Summit racing. They sell various forms of with some
> products specifically designed for fuel lines.
>
> Chris.
>
> Wysłane z iPhone'a
>
> Dnia Mar 24, 2014 o godz. 2:26 Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM>
> napisał(a):
>
> > dear protector
> >
> > last time i did the job with fuel line from a Gowesty kit - which i
> > supplemented considerably with foreign auto parts stuff - Gowesty around
> > engine and through to joiner my transmission - foreign auto parts stuff
> to
> > fuel pump - -- anyway -
> > i used 5/8 heater hose all around the engine and through the fire wall --
> > had to put a bit of soap in the 5/8 heater hose but it looked great and
> > even received a compliment from the older Hallsey in Portland -
> > good luck with the task - took me 8+ hours as i had never done it before
> > and was on the phone a lot and in someone elses yard in chico (thanks
> > peter) - and had to go do other things while this was all going on -
> >
> > regards
> >
> >
> >
> >> On Sun, Mar 23, 2014 at 8:28 PM, thewestyman <zolo@foxinternet.net>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi to all,
> >>
> >> I used to buy that light grey plastic hose from Bus Depot, but I was
> told
> >> the other day that they don't carry it anymore and I don't know if
> anyone
> >> does.
> >>
> >> Now, as I'm looking for the item, I thought to ask the distinguished
> List
> >> if anyone may know of the source.  It really is a better and more
> original
> >> looking job when those fuel lines are protected by that plastic hose.
> >>
> >> Anyone would know?
> >>
> >> Best regards to all,
> >> Zoltan
> >
> >
> >
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-- 
Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com