Date:         Thu, 5 Apr 2007 08:57:35 -0700
Reply-To:     neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Replacing Fuel Hose
Comments: To: BJ Feddish <bfeddish@netreach.net>
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On 4/4/07, BJ Feddish <bfeddish@netreach.net> wrote:
> >> did you replace ALL the hoses and all the clamps at the same time?
> if not, you're just being bit by Murphy. :( <<
>
> No, they were all replaced within 2 years of each other.
>
> Here's a question. I stopped by an auto parts store to get 4 more feet of
> hose to carry with me since I've used up all my backup. The guy asks me if
> it was fuel injection hose and I said yes. He told me that I needed special
> fuel injection hose which was like $6 a foot as compared to the braided
> stuff I was using from my other store at a dollar something a foot.  Is this
> what the problem is? Do I need this thicker hose all around or is this snake
> oil?
>
> BTW, I explained to him that VW has always liked the braided hose because it
> better soaks up and holds the gas to create a much better fire. :) :)
>
> Bryan


Hi Bryan.

You MUST use FI rated hose. It is made to handle the higher pressure.
DO NOT use braided hose for this. FI hose is more $, but well worth
it.

And use FI hose clamps. They have a "lip" raised up on edges, so when
installed edges don't chew into hose when clamped down.

Not sure if you needed to know this, but its not tough to remove short
pieces from injector itself. (of course these should be replaced too!)

IIRC, I used a short piece of hacksaw blade (high tooth count) to cut
through metal around hose where it goes over the injector. Then used
knife to cut hose and off it comes. Just make sure you take your time
and don't damage body of injector. It's not a difficult job.

Regards,

Neil.


--
Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia.

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