Vanagon Fuel Line Install

**WARNING Notice: I'm not responsible for any damage you cause to your van. Take this video as entertainment purposes only. Do this at your own risk. Consult a mechanic and or have a mechanic do it for you. I'm not telling you to do this yourself! In fact DO NOT without fully understanding the risks!**
Are you your fuel lines old or leaking? Do you smell gas vapor from your engine? If so, it's time to get some fresh lines! I purchased my Vanagon fuel line kit from Vanagon.org and filled this in-depth video on how I installed the kit.
With that said, here are the links of what you'll need:
The kit can be purchased here (and also on other Vanagon eTailers):
www.vanagon.org/
www.vanagon.org/fuel-line-rep...
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Buckle up this is a long, but very detailed video.

[@johnpolestack2235]

Great video! It’s good to have a pre filter before the pump to prevent anything from getting into pump. Also, a common cause of “fuel vapor” smell is the lines and grommets at the fuel tank. On both sides of the bus in the front wheel wells are vapor canisters with multiple lines as well as the cross over tube on top of the tank. Always good to stay on top of any fuel leak issues with these busses. Cheers!

[@sakurabahfan]

You explaining the gas tank and saying this may bore some people, that's the stuff that perks my ears up! LOL It's like rare knowledge for when I have my Vanagon!

[@Time.Space.Heal.]

I’m about to take on this challenge very soon. Great content.

[@tttboyy]

Great job. Almost always better when you do it yourself.

[@oldgadfly8398]

Thanks for the video. This is one of those jobs I bit the bullet and took to a mechanic. 2/3 of the mechanics/shops got the fuel system up to par but that process was an ordeal and I had to take care of it over time. I'm impressed that you are taking this on. The shops can do "smoke tests" to help trouble shoot leaks. I would recommend that.

[@smidgelife]

Thanks for the feedback. yeah I have a tendency to jump in even when I don't know what I'm doing which can pack fire from time to time 😂🤣. I like the smoke test idea too that might be the next one.

[@bryankulba6720]

Great video, it really helped inspire the confidence for me to give this a try on mine!

[@smidgelife]

Yeah it's always a little scary dealing with gas lines. But, it's definitely doable. Removing the dashboard was more complicated. Glad I could help enjoy take care and be safe

[@paulcantarini2173]

LOL love this video. Your commentary is the best part. The rats nest of hoses everywhere is 1980s technology. Remember you are driving a classic car which means antique. Nice job filming. This is job is on my To do list for my 85 Westy. Also your paint job on the van is awesome. peace!

[@adventurehypelife3819]

Thanks for the detailed video.

[@butch93105]

Well detailed video. Very helpful. Thanks and nice Vanagon.

[@smidgelife]

Thanks!

[@evolutionaryTom]

Good luck. You'll get it done.

[@smidgelife]

Thanks it's a journey!

[@oldgadfly8398]

By the way, your van is shaping up nicely!

[@smidgelife]

Thanks! $$$

[@oldgadfly8398]

@@smidgelife You aren't the only one. Haha.

[@cndvd]

Watch those crimp type fuel clamps, they will loosen after a year or two, happened to my Vanagon, and all of sudden you see fuel leaking. I’m about to change everything to metal, except where goes to the injectors, but it’s a pain since it will take a lot of fittings, and line bending. Such a crazy design when you have to change lines every 4 years or risk it going up in flames. I will still have to change lines but just short pieces that I can see and get to easily.

[@smidgelife]

Oh cool thanks for letting me know that. Yes when you think about it there's gasoline lines all over the van it's pretty crazy.

[@cndvd]

@@smidgelife yes I had a Vw shop change my fuel lines 4 years ago. Yes it’s so dangerous, when it starts leaking. You think it’s water leaking. So I’m going to use metal lines from the auto store and replace most of it. The shop must of used poor quality rubber lines, since it’s leaking all over.

[@papercraneblog]

@@cndvd please let me know how the metal lines work for you. I need to do the same thing thx

[@cndvd]

@@papercraneblog okay I will, been putting it off, but soon I will do it. I got all the 5/16 lines from O’Reily ‘s auto parts. The only hard ones is bending the one going up toward the engine. The rest is figuring where to route it.

[@santiagojavier9742]

I was missing your videos

[@peterclark659]

Nice "Van". I like where you're going. The fuel lines are obviously "shot" and need replacement and your diagnostic technique is good and the process makes sense, very through. Good job. But you really need to replace your watch. What is THAT on your wrist? May I suggest an Omega sea master. Lovely Van beautifully restored and well maintained. Well educated owner with a good idea of what's needed and right for the perfect "ride", wether it's an "old VW van" or or a classic Porsche. You need something " classic" on your wrist, not something "plastic" on your wrist. Hope you have many miles of fun in your "Van". Enjoy. 👍

[@smidgelife]

LOL 🤣🤣🤣 yeah... So true about the watch. my other band broke but still I get it yeah a classic watch would probably look better. Thanks for the feedback Glad you enjoyed it take care stay safe ✌️

[@danielequihua9359]

There's also Van Cafe , Airhead auto parts and Bus Depot I like Go Westy because they are very close to my Area so check around for Prices with these Vanagons also my Fuel Filler tube was leaking and it stunk like fuel needed a new Gasket

[@linwoodvleegmailcom]

i would always use screww clamps , how are you to fix that on the road side?

[@smidgelife]

Screw clamps can be over tightened causing other problems; that's why. But, I get your point.

[@ro63rto]

Were those fuel lines R9 spec?

[@smidgelife]

I got them from Van Cafe. I would assume...

[@ro63rto]

@@smidgelife Ok, I hope so. My brother's bug was swapped out, except for the short piece under the tank. Of course it split and spilled fuel all over the brake master cylinder and ruined the seals. He's about to buy uprated/modern injectors for his '89 Vanagon from Injector Rehab. Do you think it would be worth the expense? The ones in the bus look to still be the original ones. The hose kit you did would be a good idea to do at the time too so this video is going to be very useful.

[@smidgelife]

@@ro63rto I do think it's worth the expense. All of these vans are so old you'll end up replacing most of the parts anyway LOL

[@danielequihua9359]

Beautiful work But quite the Nightmare yes I liked the Term Bizzaro because it is I have one of these monsters it's a 1988 tin top wolfsburg edition weekender Dark Blue my Family loves it to death I'm on my third Vanagon first one was sold second one I was TBoned by a man had a Medical issue after I just put a new pancake Engine into it he totaled it with a Chevy silverado pick up truck Took out my driver's side when I was driving he turned into me from incoming traffic