---- Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Yep, it was just put there as a manufacturing convenience to make the engine > install a bit easier I'm guessing. I removed it, installed a grommet and > ran my new fuel line though the firewall, just like on the return side. > It's a PITA to reach from underneath, but I'll save the $40. It's this > plastic hose to rubber hose connection that pops off occasionally (this > happened to me on my '84) and the connector does not eliminate that. I > stuff that plastic hose 2" into the rubber fuel line and use two clamps. I > think this connection is the cause of most fires because it was often poorly > done at the factory. When it pops off, fuel is sprayed right on the exhaust > at 30 psi. I was very lucky I didn't go up in flames. Stuart, you mean that the steel connector does not prevent the fire starter from starting fires, right? Mine is done with a grommet and a direct fuel hose, no connections at all at that position. mcneely > > > > Stuart > > '85 upgraded Westy > > > > From: Scott Daniel - Turbovans [mailto:scottdaniel@turbovans.com] > > > > Holy Cow ! > 40 bucks.. > for a part that has no real purpose on a vanagon anyway ! -- David McNeely |
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