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Subject:Re: fuel lines; the injector side
From:Steven X. Schwenk
Date:Sun, 13 Jun 1999 20:15:04 -0700

The vendor who wears plaid pants has a kit all ready to go, i thought.

"Karl F. Bloss" wrote:

> Thanks to Coby for the write-up on the how-to of the injector fuel
> hose R&R and all the others who shared their collective wisdom.
>
> While some suggested reusing the ring clamp, it seems prudent to
> replace it with a proper fuel line clamp.
>
> One other question while we're on the subject and have good people
> with their ears on:
>
> What else should be replaced while having the fuel system
> depressurized?  I heard all pressure side fuel lines, which we've
> been preaching on the list for some time (with good cause).  What
> about o-rings or clamps on the fuel rail, etc.?  I understand this
> piece at the end of the rail can blow out (a few people have told me
> of this happening).  I already replaced the vacuum line on my fuel
> pressure regulator because it was frayed and kinking.
>
> FWIW, I got my fuel line from the Bus Depot and the clamps from
> VanAgain.  At the time, there was no do-it-all kit.
>
> Whichever vendor puts together a comprehensive fuel system overhaul
> kit could make a few bucks here.  (hint, hint  :-)
>
> -Karl
>
> Karl and Kristina Bloss, Trexlertown, PA
> '87 GL Weekender  "Beverley"
> Mechanic list: http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw/vwshops
> Busses by the Trail - Oct 15-17, 1999: http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw/bbtt