Date:         Sat, 30 Apr 2016 16:45:54 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Fwd: preventative maintenance
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So far as fuel hoses go, my rule is to replace as often as needed or at
least every 5 yesrs. A routine inspection schedule is a must. These hoses
tend to chatter, rubbed, and otherwise worn through at any time. In fact,
all hoses should be inspected routinely, regardless of purpose!

John
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: "David McNeely" <davmcneely40@gmail.com>
Date: Apr 30, 2016 14:28
Subject: preventative maintenance
To: <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
Cc:

Just wondering about some things.  When I go my beast 8 years ago, I did
> some safety related and other preventative maintainance jobs, including
> redoing the fuel hoses and the coolant hoses.
>
> When do I need to do those again?  Just as they deteriorated while the POs
> had the vehicle, they go bad while I have it.  How soon?  I want neither a
> fire nor a fried engine.
>
> mcneely
>