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Date:         Tue, 10 Jul 2007 17:28:37 -0500
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@RCN.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@RCN.COM>
Subject:      Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
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Just run a single length of new F.I. grade hose all the way from the engine to your fuel filter. Eliminate the plastic fitting; put a grommet in the firewall. Secure with plastic ties and use protective sheath or wrap where appropriate.

Larry A.

Bob Donalds wrote:

> I think the connection between the plastic line and the rubber hose is > the > weak point in the system. > VW had a huge problem with this in the euro vans and they came up with a > little brass insert for the > plastic line. This prevent the line from colapsing from the pressure > of the > clamp. I just had this happen to me > the part number is N 207 205 01 > > Bob Donalds > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Todd Last" <rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Monday, July 09, 2007 3:50 PM > Subject: Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines? > > >> Thanks for the tip. >> >> That plastic piece worries me - it seems like an accident waiting to >> happen... >> >> >> Todd >> >> >> -------------- Original message ---------------------- >> From: dylan friedman <insyncro@YAHOO.COM> >> >>> 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 >> >


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