Malcolm's post regarding the danger of fuel lines reminds me of another issue.

My 86/87 Syncro runs well with the original fuel lines and the original
engine. However, I check everything regularly. On my recent 265000km service
I discovered a leak in the main fuel line at the straight connector which is
at the top front centre of the engine. Not wanting to tempt fate I got a
straight connector and some clamps before I attempted the repair. I thought
that the connector was broken. I was happy to discover that the only problem
was a loose clamp. I wish every problem could be fixed within a minute!

However, my concern is that these hose clamps may lose their tension after a
while so it would be worthwhile to check them on your next maintenance.
There are quite a few of them in the engine compartment. Special attention
should be given to all the connections around the injectors, because they
can leak on the exhaust pipes.

Bj�rn Ratjen

Mill Bay, B.C. 

1987 Syncro Est Alia (self camperized)
1995 Passat TD
(1982 Vanagon Diesel)
1979 VW Bus (self- camperized)