Date:         Thu, 4 Mar 2010 11:44:44 -0800
Reply-To:     Andrew Martin <campahvan@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Andrew Martin <campahvan@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: question about thermostat ... or not NOW fuel fittings and
              hoses
In-Reply-To:  <c803c1a71003041025m4ff2a907v64a4a5c856df0c58@mail.gmail.com>
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The subject line needed some updating...

Even though this fuel hose issue gets flogged to death both here and on the
Samba, the last three Vanagons I've worked on ALL still had the original
fuel hoses and this plastic fitting.

If you don't know, don't drive your van until you do.

Ben a great "how to" on his web site plus a few gruesome photos.
http://www.benplace.com/fuel_line.htm

I won't let Vanagons that have not been updated or have had their fuel
systems disabled sit in my shop unattended or over night.  I also disconnect
the battery on any vehicle that sits in my shop overnight.

Campfire = good...  Vanfire = very very bad.


Andrew



-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Jeff Lincoln
Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 10:25 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: question about thermostat ... or not

Roger,

Some call that plastic peice "The Fire Starter" - so please do replace it
when you can. I replaced mine with some barber copper plumbing peices from
HomeDepot - sorry I don't remember the exact size.

That way you never have to worry about it breaking and spraying fuel on you
rhot engine and exhaust.


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Thanks,

Jeff
'90 Carat (Grover)
'86 (We call this one Parts)
'78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus