Date:         Mon, 9 Jul 2007 11:20:08 -0700
Reply-To:     dylan friedman <insyncro@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         dylan friedman <insyncro@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
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I remove that piece on all vans I own and work on.
It is complete junk and a fire hazard.
I have used firewall through connectors made from aluminum in most cases.
If the cost is an issue I just run new 5/16 fuel line through a rubber grommet and secure it both frontside and backside to limit movement.

check Summit racing, JEG's and Berherant's for all the trick parts to spend loads of money on.

dylan

Todd Last <rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET> wrote: Just curious what you did at the plastic piece that goes through the firewall.
This would seem to be the weakest link in your system with all the upgrades.


Todd
'88 Westy



 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: dylan friedman
> I have done it as well.
> I used Earl's lines, AN fittings, changed the fuel pressure reg to an adjustable
> one from a 914 that accepts AN fittings and changed the fuel rails to billet
> with pressure gauges built in to monitor the pressure at each rail and at the
> reg.
>
> Very nice setup and looks very cool.
>
> Cost $500+ from start to finish.
>
> I can send links to the shop in NY where I bought most of the 914 stuff if
> anyone is interested.
>
> dylan
>
> Dennis Haynes  wrote: Yes, I've done it. Biggest
> problem is a satisfactory clamping solution to
> the existing parts.
>
> VW actually shows 2 different fuel lines depending on location used.
> N-903-397-02 is used in the engine compartment. 020-281-1 is used outside
> and underneath. The newer hose is very heavy duty stuff and properly
> installed will last for many many years.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Robert Stewart
> Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 1:59 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
>
> Does anyone know if installing steel braided fuel lines has been done
> by anyone, or this would be the end all best solution to this never
> ending problem?
>
> If you have any info let me know.
>
>
> Robert
> --
> Rob
> NYC/Bloomingburg NY
> 88 Wolfsburg, Silver
> 222,225 miles - automatic
> AIM: rmstewart@mac.com