Date: Sun, 5 May 2002 21:38:42 -0700
Reply-To: David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
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From: David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Subject: Re: diesel gas conversion - fifth day
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I have been quite successful in using the Vanagon fuel pumps - most A2 model
Golf and Jetta have internal fuel pumps that do not work on the Vanagon.
The Vanagon fuel pump will fit in it's regular hiding place under the
sliding door and you will have a 'stock' setup as far as getting parts is
concerned. On the Vanagon it goes TANK -> PUMP -> FILTER -> MOTOR -> TANK
As far as the fuel lines are concerned - don't waste your money getting
custom lines made up! Most hydraulic shops sell brass sleeves that have
semi-barbed fitting on it that once a pipe is installed it ain't coming off!
You need to cut your existing lines, get some 100PSI or better hose and
'splice' these in where you made the cut - I can see maybe $30 USD at the
most after you buy 8 sleeves and some hose to go in there - don't need the
braided stuff - just some good quality 100PSI fuel line.
David Marshall
Fast Forward Automotive Inc.
4356 Quesnel Hixon Road
Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3
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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Matt Ratto
Sent: May 5, 2002 6:51 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: diesel gas conversion - fifth day
Didn't really work on the van today, but I've been thinking...
What have others done about installing the fuel pump/filter/accumulator
assembly from the I4 motors into the vanagon? My plan was to bolt it on
right by the tank just in from the sliding door, run power to it from the
engine compartment where I'll stick the pump relay, and use the existing gas
flow and return lines. However, on the Golf the fuel return line went into
the fuel pump/filter/etc assembly whereas on the diesel it went back
directly into the tank. Is there any problems with leaving the return going
into the tank and just stopping up the return intake on the pump/filter/etc
assembly?
I've decided to place the fuel distributor in the right rear corner where
the battery currently is located (as most do.) I'm totally kicking on having
to shell out $150 for custom made fuel injector lines, but I guess I don't
have any other options. It's going to almost double the price of this
conversion! Ah well...
thanks,
Matt
