Ben Huot has a web page showing the process. I don't have the link handy but Google will help you. On 10/27/08, Hugo Varotto <vanagon@varotto.org> wrote: > Is there a link somewhere the explains step by step (with pics > preferable) how to change the fuel lines ? I'm worried about having > fuel spill everywhere (safety first), so explanations on how to avoid > that will be great! I just bought a Westy couple of weeks ago and > I've heard so much about the fuel lines that I want that to be my > first fix. > > Also, I've checked in van-cafe, and they sell the 7 mm hose, that's > the one to use right ? If so, how many feet should I use (they sell > by the foot) > > Regards, > > Hugo > > > On Oct 27, 2008, at 4:53 AM, Pascal Giasson wrote: > >> While your replacing those fuel hoses, it's also a good idea to >> retrofit a >> brass sleave that fits inside the plastic fuel line just in front of >> the >> firewall. I'm not sure when VW started installing those but they >> prevent >> the plastic line from deformeing when you tighten the hose lamp. >> Here's a >> link in the archives about this...and Boston Bob's tip for getting >> it on. >> >> http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe? >> A2=ind0804D&L=vanagon&D=0&m=333663&P=1363 >> >> Pascal >> '84 Westy > -- Sent from my mobile device Chris S. Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur" |
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