Date:         Sun, 4 Oct 2009 21:33:03 -0300
Reply-To:     "Arthur,Dave" <Dave.Arthur@NSCC.CA>
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From:         "Arthur,Dave" <Dave.Arthur@NSCC.CA>
Subject:      Re: fuel lines: if it ain't broke
Comments: To: Mark <mbrush@GMAIL.COM>
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Hi Mark

The problem is that if a fuel line does break on a hot Waterboxer, you
might not get a chance to fix it!

My van ('86 2.1) had the original hoses on it, They looked fine. Upon
close inspection I found the clamps were rusted and not holding any
tension on the joint. The hoses crumbled when given a little strain.

The 'fire starter' plastic fitting is a likely culprit and should be
replaced. I would be inclined to finish the job, you will sleep easier!

BTW if you remove the injectors, be careful with them, don't bang their
tips as you will damage their pintels, ruining them. Also you should use
new sealing and locating rings when you re-install them.

Best Regards

D

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Mark
Sent: Sunday, October 04, 2009 9:08 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: fuel lines: if it ain't broke

Hello all -

I'm replacing my gas tank and while I have it out I'm thinking of
replacing
all the fuel lines too.  Got the GoWesty fuel line kit - HOWEVER - I'm
re-thinking an entire fuel line replacement job.  I got the little
plastic
bugger out (the one prone to breaking and causing fires) - and I think
I'm
going to stop there.  Just based on how difficult, and messy it was
getting
that one line out - I'm thinking I won't mess with the injectors,
injector
rails, and seals.  The lines appear o.k. and I fear messing something up
in
finishing this job (never pulled an injector before).  Any thoughts out
there?  Should I stop - or go for it!  The engine has 152,000 on it.

Mark

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Mark
1990 Westy (2.1 - manual)