Date:         Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:09:49 -0400
Reply-To:     Ken Lewis <kdlewis@NORTHSTATE.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Ken Lewis <kdlewis@NORTHSTATE.NET>
Subject:      Re: Wrap exhaust pipes with fiberglass?
Comments: To: Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com>
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Chris,

It would probably be cheaper than using Aeroquip braided lines like I've been meaning to do for the last five years.

  Could you use preformed steel brake lines between two fuel rail blocks? You still would have the short hoses connecting the injectors though.

Good idea. Ken Lewis
http://neksiwel.20m.com/

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Chris S 
  To: Kenneth Lewis 
  Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com 
  Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008 3:19 PM
  Subject: Re: Wrap exhaust pipes with fiberglass?


  Maybe designing a "kit" which would replace the plastic fuel rails and rubber lines with machined rails and steel lines?  How much is that worth?  


  On Fri, Aug 22, 2008 at 3:03 PM, Kenneth Lewis <kdlewis@northstate.net> wrote:

    Mark,

       It occurred to me how it might also reduce Vanagon engine fires two
    fold. The reduced engine compartment  heat might decrease the rapid
    deterioration  of the fuel lines and second (long shot), reduce the
    volatility of any gasoline that has erupted long enough for the driver
    to get stopped.

    Discuss among yourselves.

    --
    Ken Lewis
    http://neksiwel.20m.com/




  -- 
  Chris S.
  "Jeszcze Polska Nie Zginęła"