Date:         Wed, 7 Apr 2010 21:49:40 -0700
Reply-To:     Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Check those fuel lines!
Comments: To: Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@gmail.com>
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dear hail all leaky fuel fittings

the whole conversation thread has me wondering why van-a-gon m-an has not
weighed in with a
strong war-ni-g abou-t f - u el line-s

where is my orange full body suit clad hero
yours

On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 7:23 PM, Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@gmail.com> wrote:

> To all Vanagon owners still using gas engines: PLEASE check those fuel
> lines, and replace the plastic firewall 'T' if you haven't already! (mine
> developed a leak at the T which sprayed fuel onto the starter and exhaust -
> I was lucky enough to catch it in time.)
>
> The local papers on the weekend had photos of yet another nice Vanagon
> Westy
> going up in flames. This is the second one I've seen locally in recent
> years. The first one I came upon just after it started, and it was a very
> sad sight. My brother also lost his '68 Bus many years ago this way.
>
> So if you haven't checked, or the van is new to you, do yourself a favour
> and check/replace those lines! These vans are getting harder to replace
> every day!
>



--
roger w
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servant who becomes king ...
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