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Date:         Fri, 16 Dec 2005 17:22:42 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Replacing fuel lines with Copper tubing/Steel braided lines?
Comments: To: robertmstewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <BFC8A526.44F7%robertmstewart@mac.com>
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I suspect that the copper lines would be subject to cracking at some
point, due to vibration. The braided lines, however, are another matter.
This type of line is used for both hydraulics and for fuel on aircraft.
It is tough, and handles vibation well.


John Rodgers
88 GL Driver


obertmstewart wrote:


>So a friend in Los Angeles California told of two Vanagon owners who have
>replaced their fuel lines with Copper tubing, anyone else ever here of this?
>
>I also wondered about using steel braided lines?
>
>Any idea what will last longer? Be more cost effective in he the long run?
>
>Your thoughts?
>
>--
>Rob
>NYC/Long Beach, NY
>88 Wolfsburg, Silver
>
>
>
>
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