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

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