Do I need to replace the fuel lines in my 84 Vanagon?

[justinlandis]

I've examined the lines and they look fine, but I've heard plenty of "burst into flames" stories about vw's. Are these concerns valid with a 1984 Vanagon? The other factor is that it sat for 8 years before I got it. Is that a factor? I pulled the line off of the first fuel filter to drain the old fuel, and it seemed supple enough. Any ideas?

[ProvoCyclist]

I didnt bother to read any of it, if you need to ask the question, then you need to replace the lines. Seriously.
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Current: 1986 Tintop GL 2wd, stock 2.1L, manual trans, Flash Silver LP7Y.

Past: 1985 Sunroof GL, 2wd, Subaru 3.3L, manual trans, resprayed to Diamond Silver L97A

[?Waldo?]

Is peace of mind worth $50 in parts and 3 hours of labor?

Andrew

[justinlandis]

thanks.

[morymob]

Check out brakes and when u do change the rubber brake hoses,all of them. My '86 syncro which is a work in progressjust enforced that idea . I had parts to rebuild rears but time has put it off so when out 2days ago ,got really draggy and foud rear wheel brake stuck on,cracked bleeder and got home. Yesterday i did all the rears and i say those short hoses are a PITA to get out when all connectors are frozen an d even more fun back in with brake fluid running down both arms,but it's done and another happy event.

[GBA 88West LA]

if the vehicle sat before eight years that probably wont be the only thing your changing, be prepared for the laundry list, but ya gotta start somewhere & the fuel lines are berry berry important
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[ftp2leta]

One day i will post the picture(s) with the 2 dead kids in the back seat of a Vanagon.

I'm in a bad mood since a few days, one reason is the following:

Yesterday i was painting a van, but the phone kept on ringing, so in between 2 layers i finally answer, same guy kept on calling. He says, something smell bizarre and the engine running rough. I'm booked hard but i'm always available for emergency. I told him to come around 5pm i should be done with the paint. He arrive, from 50 feet i can see something dripping, no, i can see some kind of a fume on the driver side/engine....., it's NOT coolant and it's not oil, i scream shot the engine!!!!!!!!!!

One of the injector hose was making a giant nice spay fume!!!! Men that guy was lucky! I change the hose and look at the other one for safety, all was fine for now but i told him to take care of that very soon. He ask me if "The patch" would hold for a wile because he was broke lately.... but he just bought the Vanagon????????????????????????????? I ask him 20$ for the patch, i spent at least 1.5 hour with him... he look shocked that i was charging him 20$ frigging dollar and ask me if i really had to fix the hose??????????

So yes, i'm kind of pissed sometime when i see/read people trying to cut corners.

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Ben
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[RCB]

Greetings Ben, posting a picture with deceased children would be a little over the top...just my opinion.The picture you posted says enough about fuel lines and I would suggest justinlandis that you change out yours.
Andrew A Libby said it all.

[Terry Kay]

Wow--
What a perfect picture, and the thought of a cremation ceremony and a BBQ all at once.

Get two things done all in one time.

Naw--I wouldn't change any fuel lines that are all dried up and hard as a rock--

Just carry a Nomex suit & some hotdogs & marshmallow's with you---

Got some paint ya wanna remove?

Run them ( probably factory original) fuel lines.
You'll bake that paint off in no time.

I can't figure out why anyone would ask this sort of insane question---
And you see it all the time---

Nuts---
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[GBA 88West LA]

we could all probably all use a little more beer & little less work, hang in there ben, you know as well as I artists are never fully appreciated by the masses until the art stops some people never get it, drink down your last beer, burp in your face & question why YOU ran out, instead of just being thankful for the opportunity to drink one god bless em all like that, a little appreciation goes along way shut if off at 5pm man, but you live breathe 24/7 these vehicles theres a special place for folks like you, & its called the BAR
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88 Westy GL Vanaru 07 2.5 EJ25/AA Trans/oiling plates, 1.14 3rd-.77-4th..solar powered cabin

[RCB]

Ouch TK , that was kinda hard, after all justinlandis is rather a new member with only 5 postings.
I think it was a legit question for someone as "young" as he/she is.

Shows me that they are concerned with safety and didnt really know the answer.

[McVanagon]

[newt909]

Hi all. I have been lurking for a few months and will pop my sambacherry here on this. I have a 91GL with a bad engine, and a good engine sitting next to it waiting for some elves or me to have some time to install. I was messing with the gas lines on the good one and noticed a little gas leak right up against the injector on one when wiggled a bit, then went to the other three and was easily able to get then to crack just a little enough to leak gas right up against hte injector. The rest of the lines seem good and without the dryness of that little bit of fuel line against the injector. I am toying with the idea of using some of the supple line from the bad engine to patch up the good one, for I had just figured the lines dry due to the proximity to the heat of the engine, like many rubber type bits do, but perhaps I should just get fresh hose. Is the leaking of fuel generally where I found, right up against the injectors? Do the lines leak from other places also?

[Zero419]

Being the father of two children, 1 month and 23 month boys, Ben just made me want to sell my van. For that matter, anything that uses flammable liquid.

Yes I changed all my lines a year ago. The thought of that picture makes me want to do it again!

I am seriously depressed right now.
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1987 Westy Auto Bostig 2.0 Ztec

[Sheesh]

Replace all your fuel lines with new FI rated material. I did all of mine for UNDER $50.

This is cheap insurance.
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[?Waldo?]

Yes, you can certainly get the parts for less than $50, but the Van-Cafe kit with all new clamps and injector seals is oh so convenient.

Andrew

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