Date: Mon, 9 May 2016 02:56:03 -0500
Reply-To: John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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From: John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Frequency recommendation to replace Vanagon fuel gasoline
lines
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I agree! Use the BMW 8mm hose and the stainless fuel hose clamps. Last time
I did this I got my stuff from Van Cafe. The other list vendors probably
carry this as well. When ordering, be specific. Those fuel hose clamps must
have the rdges curled to the outside of the clamp so as not to cut the
hose. Be sure thats what you are getting.
John
On May 9, 2016 02:39, "thewestyman" <zolo@foxinternet.net> wrote:
> That's why I never used that crap. I use the BMW German 8 mm. It is
> supplied by a wholesaler. Usually I buy 5 meter length.
> Furthermore, I leave out the firewall connection and the plastic line and
> go
> straight to the fuel pump. And use stainless fuel line clamps.
>
> The original lasted 30 years mostly. It's time to change, of course. For
> price expectation, I charge $250 all inclusive. It is about a 3.5 hour
> job.
> So, others should not ask much more either. It should last 20 years, I
> think.
>
> Zoltan
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stuart Fedak
> Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2016 5:46 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Frequency recommendation to replace Vanagon fuel gasoline lines
>
> I have a 1986 VW Vanagon Westfalia GL camper 2.1 L 2WD auto. In 2013 I
> replaced all the gasoline fuel lines with new German rubber gasoline line
> ( fabric coated ) that was obtained from a local Canadian supplier. This
> spring, I noted a leak where the line from the fuel pump splits to feed the
> two sets of fuel injectors. The rubber gasoline line split from the end
> where it was cut to length. The splits went into the area where the lines
> were clamped, and then past the stainless clamps. I replaced that fuel
> line and then yesterday the connection by the fuel pump was leaking. I
> replaced that one and this morning the other line from where the fuel line
> from the fuel pump splits to fed the two sets of fuel injectors was now
> leaking.
>
> Questions: What is a normal life expectancy for fuel lines in the Vanagon?
> Should these lines be replaced every 2-3 years? Are certain brands or
> sources of fuel lines known to be better or worse. Will taping the ends of
> the gasoline fuel lines slow up the splitting of the rubber? Could this be
> caused by a fault with the fuel pressure regulator?
>
> Any other tips?
>
> I do not mind replacing these lines on a regular schedule. It is not a
> difficult task to do as preventative maintenance, at home. Having a leak
> or fire on the road is not good.
>
> Your thoughts?
>
> Stuart
>
> Sent by telegraphy via an analogue to digital interface to a rotary phone
> to
> my dialup 1200 baud modem. ☮ ☮ ☮ PEACE ☮ ☮ ☮=
>
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