Date:         Sat, 28 Dec 2002 14:32:50 -0700
Reply-To:     Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: newbie questions
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Way true. I just barely escaped this disaster. One of the small lines
running between the fuel injection harness/rack and the injector cracked. I
had fuel running on the ground and a hot motor. Felt lucky to have noticed
it with my nose rather than the worst case scenario.

Also, replace all the small coolant lines in the engine compartment. They
get brittle and crack unexpectedly.

Bob Stevens
'87 Syncro Westy



Welcome to the list.  One blatant item is that you have not replaced is
the fuel lines.  Vanagain.com sells a kit with all of the pieces.  This is
important as the fuel lines are OLD and likely cracked with heat and
age and are under HIGH pressure.  Faulty fuel lines is the the #1
cause of engine box fires.  Do it sooner rather than later.  Malcolm


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