Date:         Thu, 20 Mar 2003 16:21:13 -0600
Reply-To:     Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Spring Cleaning an Air-cooled Motor
Comments: To: vanagon@MAIL.SPURGIN.NET
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There are a few things to consider in replacing your fuel lines;
1) The Vanagon fuel pump can deliver 100 psi.
2) Replace fuel lines only with Fuel Injection Line, never use standard
fuel line.
3) Buy good domestic FI fuel lines from NAPA or other supplier that can
tell you it is Goodyear, Gates, Dayton or other known US supplier. I've
bought FI line from Chief, Pep Boys and found it to be soft and it
doesn't have a manufacturers name on it. In other words 'buyer beware'.
4) If possible continue to use the OEM fuel line clamps. Reasoning is
that they fit the hose properly and can be tightened periodically if
required. If the hose is all splayed out around the clamp, it is too
soft, change it. The hose shouldn't squeeze down very much under the
clamp.
5) A good look see about twice a year with your engine running will
disclose any tiny leaks. The very small leaks evaporate quickly and can
be detected only with the system under full pressure.
6) The little seals under your FI injectors can also leak and should be
flexible. Touch them with a screwdriver and if they are hard, replace
them ($0.49 / .79 cents each).
Paranoid is good!

Stan Wilder


On Tue, 20 Mar 0103 15:49:51 CST Dylan Spurgin <vanagon@MAIL.SPURGIN.NET>
writes:
> "I think I'm correct in saying that most Air Cooled owners are
> paranoid
> about engine fires. "
>
> Am now!  :|
>
> ds
> --
> Dylan Spurgin
> 81 Westy - "Elly" The Electric Elephant
> spurgin.net/westy1.htm
> --
>
>

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