Date:         Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:15:12 -0700
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Long Brake Line Tips + Removal Question
Comments: To: Mark <mbrush@gmail.com>
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On Sun, Sep 27, 2009 at 9:23 AM, Mark <mbrush@gmail.com> wrote:
> Good on you Neil!  I couldn't get that line out w/out removing the gas tank
> (which led to another project - replace my gas tank and fuel lines).  Once
> the tank was out, I could see clearly how to copy the bends and install the
> new line.  I couldn't find a 112" piece of line, so I used two stock 60"
> pieces (120") - and put an extra loop in the line to bring the run down to
> 112" - it has a union right behind the gas tank.  We'll see how it all works
> in the coming years!
>
> Mark
> 1990 Westy manual


Right on man.

FWIW, a 3/16" plastic cable tie (electrical wire type) can work to
secure line to body. I ended up using *small* partial pieces of fuel
hose with zap straps to secure line to body. There is at least one
point at area above gas tank where line was secured. There is also one
on or two spots, forward of the tank, where I secured line. I was able
to reach these spots on my '81.

Not sure if I posted this, but some pics.

http://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/LongBrakeLineReplacement#

Neil.
-- 
Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"

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