Date:         Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:31:17 -0400
Reply-To:     Edward Duntz <eduntz@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Edward Duntz <eduntz@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: HELP! Fuel line problem
Comments: To: Paul Clarke <paul.clarke@iqea.com>
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One the driver's (left side) is the fuel return line. I'm no expert, but I'd think there could be problems with capping the line. At some point under the vehicle I think it turns into plastic line (at least it does on the supply side) before going back to rubber line at the engine. Some people use 7mm, 7.5mm, 8mm, or 5/16" line (There's plenty of debate about that, but I have seen all four sizes used successively.)

Ed Duntz in CT

> Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:53:58 +0100
> From: paul.clarke@IQEA.COM
> Subject: HELP! Fuel line problem
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> 
> Vanagon friends
> I am on the road in my van in Wales and I have hit a problem.
> There is a pipe on the drivers side of the vehicle running from the
> fuel tank.  It ends up in the engine compartment.
> I refuelled at the last fuel stop and filled the tank - within a mile
> fuel is pouring out of this pipe all over the hot engine - scary!
> I did the following as a temporary mend as it is clearly not the fuel
> feed pipe as that runs the other side of the vehicle - I capped off
> the pipe and have jammed it as best as I can so that it wont fly
> around under the van.
> Questions
> What is this pipe - I suspect it might be an air link for the fuel
> tank and if so I guess I can't seal it off
> If it isnt, what would be the best thing to do?
> I am miles from a garage, full camping gear and family on board - but
> have email access for a few hours.
> Advice appreciated
> Paul
> Pertol aircooled vanagon 82 westy

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