Date:         Tue, 1 Nov 2011 13:55:32 -0700
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From:         Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Check your fuel lines, NOW
Comments: To: Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com>
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I just recently did a complete engine compartment fuel hose changeout
on my 84 GL.  You just can't beat Continental for the quality:

http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/fuel-hose/fuel-hose-7mm-reinforced-fi-per-meter-n202811

And don't scrimp on the good, correct clamps:

http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/clips-nuts-bolts-screws-washers/clamp-fuel-injection-hose-n90619501
-- 
Jim Thompson
84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
75 914 1.8 "Nancy"
Full Timing Since March 1999
oldvolkshome@gmail.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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On Mon, Oct 31, 2011 at 11:33 AM, Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote:
> Just a reminder to check your fuel lines NOW.
>
> I recently swapped my injectors and discovered a leak when I pulled gently
> on one of the fuel lines.  They were about a year old of Gates brand.  Take
> five minutes and check yours.   I suspect the BMW lines our friendly
> vendors sell are better quality.
>
> --
> Chris S.
> "No solution is too complex to be executed incorrectly"
>