Date:         Wed, 31 Mar 1999 21:29:16 +0000
Reply-To:     "A. Kimmons" <akimmons@PDQ.NET>
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From:         "A. Kimmons" <akimmons@PDQ.NET>
Subject:      the 'other' fuel lines
Comments: To: Odyssey Stickers <odyssey@SLIP.NET>
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So...on that topic...
Can the fuel line above the fuel pump be a regular fuel line or is this a
metric high pressure
also. I did the same job as you and replaced only the 'engine box' lines and
to the pump also.  Did change the small pieces next to the injectors. Well
worth the money from what
stories I've heard on this list!
Would like to know for sure about the 'other' fuel lines...including the ones
to the
plastic vent tanks also. Do these ever contribute to the fire problems? I
didn't change these
but it's on my list...
Thanks
Tony

Odyssey Stickers wrote:

> ----------
> >Anybody have any ballpark estimates on what it should cost to have a
> >non-dealer vw mechanic replace all the fuel lines in an 89 vanagon?  I've
> >asked for an estimate from a local vw mechanic that I've never dealt with
> >before, and I'd like to see if it is close to what other people have paid
> >for the same job.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Steve
> >
> Steve
>
> I replace all of the gas lines in the engine compartment for under $40, a
> guess it was a month or two ago.
>
> I found that the 7.9 mm is a bit easier to fit onto the fittings than the
> 7mm, even the 7.9 will be tight here and there (the t near the oil breather
> for example) This high pressure fule line is $2.99 a foot and the hose
> clamps for fuel inj. are $2.99 for 4 at your basic parts store. I did not
> replace the small lines going from the fuel rail to each injector, but I do
> have extra hose/clamps if it starts leaking. I only did up in the engine
> area. it's plastic from there to the fuel filter then it seems like the
> diamater of the line gets larger from the filter to the gas tank.
>
> You can do it.
> Good luck
> Rob