Date:         Wed, 16 Aug 2000 13:55:18 -0700
Reply-To:     Daniel Schmitz <djs@gene.com>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Daniel Schmitz <djs@gene.com>
Organization: Genentech, Inc.
Subject:      Re: FUEL LINE: Hate to Burn, Then Learn.
Comments: To: TSmith5041@aol.com
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My '87 had one of its hi-pressure lines in the engine compartment replaced at
some point by the PO with Gates fuel & PCV line. The line appears to be
reinforced, because I can see the reinforcing fabric through all the cracks in
the outer rubber! (obviously this isn't the right kind of fuel line for this
application) The other three lines appear to be fine, however.

I ordered 3 feet of 7mm fuel line from BusDepot, and it looks to be equivalent
to the factory hi-pressure fuel line.

Tom Smith wrote:

> What is the best type of replacement hose for VW fuel line? I replaced mine
> with NAPA High Pressure Fuel Line (rubber) when I installed a remaned eng 2
> &1/2 yrs ago. Is this sufficient? How often should it be replaced?
>
> Tom Smith
> 83.5 Westie