

| 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
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