I request the same information as Mr. Hanson, (attached below) except that I have a 1984 Fuel-injected Westy, a 1.9 Litre WasserDripper. Regards, Marshall Ruskin
>Can someone give us a review here (or point in the right direction) for >replacing the lines? Here's my issue: I have had my 80 Vanagan for 2 years. >When I heard about the fuel line problem, I got the right jack and stands to >get under the van to look at them. (BTW, I consider the matter of jacking >up the van not fun and not easy.) > >Anyway, speed up my work by answering these questions: > >1. Would any good auto parts store have the type of line I need? > >2. What do you ask for (name, size, etc. ) > >3. How much do you need > >4. How many hose clamps do you need? > >5. Do you need step by step instructions or is it prety straight forward: >just cut out the old, put in the new? > >6. What else? > >thanks, ph > > >-----Original Message----- >From: Carter [mailto:carters@THEGRID.NET] >Sent: Sunday, January 03, 1999 8:00 AM >To: vanagon@VANAGON.COM >Subject: Fires > > >Malcom's reminder to prevent fire is important. There isn't a better present >we can give to our 'gons than new fuel line. I recently changed every inch >of fuel line and in the process found two leaks. > >I could not believe how cracked and brittle some of the line was, including >the short piece at the tank on the return line. Next I will replace the >short sections on the injectors, one of which has a bad crack. > >Kit Carter, 85 Westy >central coast, CA > |
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