Date:         Tue, 10 Jul 2007 20:47:34 EDT
Reply-To:     Kjmmensing@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jeff Ensing <Kjmmensing@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Recalls
Comments: To: pbrattan@GMAIL.COM
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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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