Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 12:29:06 -0800
Reply-To: dylan friedman <insyncro@YAHOO.COM>
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From: dylan friedman <insyncro@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Re: Another Vanagon Burns Up - how to make the system better?
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I used Aeroquip braided lines and fittings on one of
my Syncros, along with fuel rails that have built in
VDO pressure guages($175@) and a after market,
adjustable fuel pressure($250) for a 914. It all
works like a charm. It cost about $750 to put
together. The toughest part is making the connection
from the Syncro tank to the new fuel line. I couldn't
find braided stainless to match the stock size coming
out of the tank. The OD was the same but the ID did
fit, way too tight.
John is correct, the AN fittings will work nicely
through the firewall. Since making my set the hose
has changed a bit and you can get crimpless, reuseable
fittings and a more cost effective hose to work with.
It doesn't have the braided stainless showing on the
outside, but carries the same pressures without
crimping. I think it is for NOS systems in Fast&
Furious cars. I'm sure you can find in at Summit
Racing. Earl's fitting are a bit cheaper also. Hope
this helps anyone looking to upgrade from stock.
dylan
--- Damon Campbell <damoncampbellvw@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
> So it sounds like the firewall fitting is pretty
> unanimously agreed upon to need replacement.
> Personally, i know i'll be looking into that. The
> jury is still a bit out on the engine lid, but at
> that
> point it is almost too late...
>
> What other plastic bits should be replaced? The
> later
> model fuel rails are plastic... are those junk? I
> happen to have both versions, with the metal ones
> installed in the van.
>
> What else is there? I'm just trying to make a
> checklist of where i stand:
>
> * fuel lines - 2 years old, bought from volkscafe,
> including new clamps (short injector hoses about 2
> months old)
> * fuel rails - metal
> * firewall fitting - original (?!?)
> * engine lid cover - fiberglass
>
> I also like the idea of the aeroquip hoses... sounds
> like it would be a good kit for a list vendor to
> make
> and sell. I'm sure i would upgrade in a couple
> years
> when it is time to replace again.
>
> -Damon
>
> --- John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote:
> > If you can find an aviation hardware catalog,
> either
> > papaer or on the
> > web, you can look through the "AN Fittings"
> section
> > and find hardware
> > designed specifically for firewall applications.
> If
> > it fits the firewall
> > of an airplane, it will fit the firewall of a
> > Vanagon.
>
> '84 Westy "The Van" w/2.3L WBX
> Vancouver, BC
>
>
>
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Dylan Friedman
insyncro@yahoo.com
91 Syncro Westy GL
91 Syncro L
90 Carat
89 Wolfsburg GL
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