I stand corrected. However, I have used 5/16 inch (7.9 mm) and have not had any problems with leaks. I had to grab some quick so I went to Auto Zone. I suspect my local parts guy would have it for less. WE ----- Original Message ----- From: "The Bus Depot" <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2002 7:21 PM Subject: Re: Fuel Injection Hose-----what size ID.....7mm?
> > It is 5/16 inch or 7.9 mm. I have recently learned that there is a > > difference between standard fuel line and that for fuel injection. The > > latter is high pressure (electronic fuel pumps for FI put out 80 > > plus psi). > > I just bought some today for the price of $4.49 A FOOT! > > > I stock the correct German 7mm smooth-jacket high-pressure fuel line for > $6.95 a meter (about 3 feet). Part number N 020 281 1 . And it is > worth repeating that it is definately NOT safe to use standard fuel line in > its place. So wherever you buy it, make sure you get the high pressure > stuff. In a pinch, this is something the VW dealer normally stocks (under > the same part number I use). > > - Ron Salmon > The Bus Depot, Inc. > (215) 234-VWVW > www.busdepot.com > > _____________________________________________ > Toll-Free for Orders by Part # 1-866-BUS-DEPOT > |
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