Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:23:27 -0700
Reply-To: PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM>
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From: PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Recalls
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Thanks for the advice. I'll make sure the whole thing is replaced, even if
I have to pay for parts of it myself. Hopefully, if they accept Vanagons
for service, they'll be capable of doing this work and making the vehicle
safe. I'm sure I won't remember the details of what should be replaced, so
I'll print it out. I guess this would be a good time to take a look at my
Bentley.
In a previous post, someone mentioned something about asking for a special
("heavy duty") material to replace the fuel lines. I don't remember if you
have to specifically ask for it, or if that material is what is normally
used. Does anyone know what I'm referring to? (because I sure don't!) I'm
not familiar with this stuff at all.
Patti
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On 7/10/07, Kjmmensing@aol.com <Kjmmensing@aol.com> wrote:
>
> In a message dated 7/10/2007 8:11:35 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> pbrattan@GMAIL.COM writes:
>
> I just called VW and asked them to check my VIN for recalls. They told me
> that the recall on the fuel line components has not been done. I then
> called a local VW dealer who works on Vanagons (VW of Santa Monica,) and
> they said I was eligible for the recall work! They said their cutoff is
> 20
> years! They said I should bring it in for inspection, and if they have
> the
> parts, they'll do it the same day; if not, they'll order them for me and
> I'll bring Scarlett back when they get them.
>
> Woo-hoo! If all goes well, they will replace my fuel line for free! I
> also
> contacted the P.O. who was very conscientious about preventative
> maintenance, and he never had the fuel lines replaced. And I would never
> have known anything about this potential danger if not for this forum!
> Thanks.
> Patti
>
> Patti
> You should know that the Recall does not cover every fuel line.
> The recall was to address the clamps at the injectors and fuel rails
> leaking when cold.
> Some (depending on VIN) get all new injectors , new rails and the lines
> from the fuel rails to the regulator and tee that leads to the pump only.
>
> You will still need the line from the tee to the plastic connector on the
> fire wall , the plastic connector on the firewall , and the line from the
> regulator to the metal return pipe.
> THE PLASTIC CONNECTOR IS THE MOST DANGEROUS PART !
> especially after someone starts replacing lines and pulls on it and cracks
> it.
>
> I would recommend asking to have these additional line's and fire wall
> fitting replaced at the same time with the "new " factory clamps on each
> connection.
>
> Ask for the old injectors too for spares. They may say they have to save
> them incase VW calls for them but VW does not call for these things any more
> since they know they are a recall.
>
>
>
> Jeff E.
> Atlanta , Ga.
> 87' Westy "weekender"
>
>
>
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