I have been quite successful in using the Vanagon fuel pumps - most A2 model Golf and Jetta have internal fuel pumps that do not work on the Vanagon. The Vanagon fuel pump will fit in it's regular hiding place under the sliding door and you will have a 'stock' setup as far as getting parts is concerned. On the Vanagon it goes TANK -> PUMP -> FILTER -> MOTOR -> TANK As far as the fuel lines are concerned - don't waste your money getting custom lines made up! Most hydraulic shops sell brass sleeves that have semi-barbed fitting on it that once a pipe is installed it ain't coming off! You need to cut your existing lines, get some 100PSI or better hose and 'splice' these in where you made the cut - I can see maybe $30 USD at the most after you buy 8 sleeves and some hose to go in there - don't need the braided stuff - just some good quality 100PSI fuel line. David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 http://www.fastforward.ca mailto:sales@fastforward.ca Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 - Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Matt Ratto Sent: May 5, 2002 6:51 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: diesel gas conversion - fifth day
Didn't really work on the van today, but I've been thinking... What have others done about installing the fuel pump/filter/accumulator assembly from the I4 motors into the vanagon? My plan was to bolt it on right by the tank just in from the sliding door, run power to it from the engine compartment where I'll stick the pump relay, and use the existing gas flow and return lines. However, on the Golf the fuel return line went into the fuel pump/filter/etc assembly whereas on the diesel it went back directly into the tank. Is there any problems with leaving the return going into the tank and just stopping up the return intake on the pump/filter/etc assembly? I've decided to place the fuel distributor in the right rear corner where the battery currently is located (as most do.) I'm totally kicking on having to shell out $150 for custom made fuel injector lines, but I guess I don't have any other options. It's going to almost double the price of this conversion! Ah well... thanks, Matt |
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