Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2010 05:25:08 -0500
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From: John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject: Re: Another fuel line question
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The black plastic part in question is called the fuel rail. And YUP! Any
hose/line carrying fuel is part of the system that needs replacing
before you do anything else. This is something you simply don't mess
around with. REPLACE ALL THOSE FUEL LINES!!! Buy a kit from one of our
list vendors. The kit should include all hose clamps required and enough
hose to do the whole job and have a bit left over. I have done this
twice, and most recently the kit came with the newer type hose clamps.
They look a bit like ordinary garden variety hose clamps, but they are
not. They are specifically made to eliminate some of the loosening over
time that occurs with ordinary hose clamps, plus they are made in a way
so as not to cut into the fuel line - as do ordinary hose clamps. Be
sure you order the kit that comes with hoses and seals for the fuel
injectors. That is part of the fuel line replacement process. The short
hoses between the fuel rail and the injectors must be replaced as part
of this. If you have questions about this, drop me a note and I can send
pictures from my recent hose replacement project. The plastic fuel
fitting on the firewall must go as well. It is a trouble spot - and
there is a 6 inch piece of fuel line that you cannot readily see that is
in front of the firewall that connects that fitting to the end of the
plastic fuel line coming from the fuel tank. That 6 inch piece of hose
rots and also leaks - and it's a bit of a devil to get at. The trick
here is to remove that plastic fitting, and run your new fuel line from
the fuel "T" over the engine back and "under" the firewall and connect
it to the plastic fuel line. Be sure to slip a large piece of hose -
coolant hose is good - over the fuel line where it goes under the
firewall to protect it from chafing. Tie the new fuel line off with a
zip-tie to hold it in place and prevent vibrations.
This is not a difficult task, just takes a little time. One final thing
- if your injectors have not been cleaned and tested since passing the
100,000 mile mark - I would suggest you have that done. There are
injector services out there who can do this and it will make a
difference. I recently has a set done by Cruzan Performance( great
service btw - check them on the internet) and in my case they were
completely rebuilt. What a difference it made in how my engine runs.
Cost including shipping both ways was $75.
Good luck - and remember I do have pics.
John Rodgers
Clayartist and Moldmaker
88'GL VW Bus Driver
Chelsea, AL
Http://www.moldhaus.com
On 4/26/2010 9:42 PM, Bob Mund wrote:
> So the other day I happen to have my westy running in the driveway and walked around to the back and noticed a drip coming from the engine area. So I stuck my hand under and caught a few drops, turns out it was gas. So I got underneath and found where the drip was coming from.... (excuse me I don't know the name of the part but I'll describe it) It's the part where two fuel injectors connect in the middle and on either ends are hoses that lead to 1) Pressure regulator 2) T-piece. Those of you playing at home you can reference page 24.22/24.23 in your Bentley manual.
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> Now my question is are these lines/hoses part of the "REPLACE YOUR FUEL LINES"? I'm thinking that the hose is starting to crumble and needs to be replaced, obviously it is currently leaking fuel when the van is on.
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> Any thoughts would be appreciated..... and if anyone knows the correct size fuel line that would be useful information.
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> Thanks all!!
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