Date:         Sun, 13 Jun 1999 16:26:53 -0400
Reply-To:     "Karl F. Bloss" <bloss@ENTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Karl F. Bloss" <bloss@ENTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: fuel lines; the injector side
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Thanks to Coby for the write-up on the how-to of the injector fuel
hose R&R and all the others who shared their collective wisdom.

While some suggested reusing the ring clamp, it seems prudent to
replace it with a proper fuel line clamp.

One other question while we're on the subject and have good people
with their ears on:

What else should be replaced while having the fuel system
depressurized?  I heard all pressure side fuel lines, which we've
been preaching on the list for some time (with good cause).  What
about o-rings or clamps on the fuel rail, etc.?  I understand this
piece at the end of the rail can blow out (a few people have told me
of this happening).  I already replaced the vacuum line on my fuel
pressure regulator because it was frayed and kinking.

FWIW, I got my fuel line from the Bus Depot and the clamps from
VanAgain.  At the time, there was no do-it-all kit.

Whichever vendor puts together a comprehensive fuel system overhaul
kit could make a few bucks here.  (hint, hint  :-)

-Karl

Karl and Kristina Bloss, Trexlertown, PA
'87 GL Weekender  "Beverley"
Mechanic list: http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw/vwshops
Busses by the Trail - Oct 15-17, 1999: http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw/bbtt