Date:         Wed, 23 Jul 2003 18:56:03 -0600
Reply-To:     Eric and Marica <eric.clarke@SHAW.CA>
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From:         Eric and Marica <eric.clarke@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: '80 Westy - Fuel Line Replacement Time
Comments: To: Jason Milam <jason_milam@HOTMAIL.COM>
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I Had to replace a bunch of fuel line on my '80 at the tank.  You should
probably replace the vinyl vent pieces and the cross-over tube at the
same time since you'll have the tank off anyway.

Tip: When it comes time to reinstall the tank, lay on your back with
your head towards the back and your feet towards the front and let the
back half of the tank lay on your chest with the front hooked in. You'll
have to  connect the cross-over tube with the tank 3/4 on as the tube
isn't that long and this way you can get at all the bits.  On the rest
of the lines, I used small hose clamps even thought the fittings are
'barbed' - just over cautious.

Good Luck,

Eric
'80 Westie "Rusty"

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Jason Milam
Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2003 5:08 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: '80 Westy - Fuel Line Replacement Time


Greeting Volks,

I'm in need of a little maintenence advice. I want to renew the fuel
lines on my '80 Westy. I ordered the kit from Van-Again which apparently
has enough line and clamps for the engine compartment. (Hasn't been
delivered yet.) Does it make sense to go ahead and renew the supply and
return lines? Are these segments the same 7mm high-pressure line? Can
anyone say how much additional line I'd need to do the whole job
bumper-to-bumper? What do I need for the larger diameter segment from
the filter to the pump?

Does it make sense to go ahead and renew my fuel injector seals while
I'm at it. Van-Again offers two sizes. Do I need four of the large ones
and four of the small ones?

Thanks in advance.

J-Bird

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