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Re: [T3] fuel line replacement


On 20 Oct 98, at 22:32, Dave Hall wrote:
> I bet the
> new VW stuff won't last the 20 years that the first line did though.

The original on my 68 (purchased new, so I was sure of its history) 
sprung its first leak in about 6 years.

> I doubt that grease would affect fuel line - would it?  It's not
> natural rubber, but neoprene surely?

Grease won't hurt anything that is compatable with petrol.  I have 
seen some 3 layer (rubber/fabric/rubber) hoses, however, where the 
outer elastomer sheath was not fuel compatable even though the inner 
part was.  Not the best kind of construction.

Jim
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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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