Re: [T3] fuel hose

["David V.N." <rmcevoy1@twcny.rr.com>]

I've gotten the cloth-covered hose from "millerstamp"
in the past and have had no problems with it.It's
only been installed for a year or so so no longevity
report as of yet.I will say it fits snugly and doesn't
seem to swell with exposure to gas.


 David V.Nelson (Dark,very dark)
rmcevoy1@NOSPAMtwcny.rr.com
davidvnelson@hotmail.com

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steven Cooper" <steven.cooper@optusnet.com.au>
To: <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2004 7:02 PM
Subject: Re: [T3] fuel hose


> Sorry to butt in on this thread but it seemed appropriate.  Recently a
> number of people have commented on the poor quality of cloth covered fuel
> hose.  I recently purchased (on Ebay) some German cloth covered fuel hose
> for my FI fasty.  Is there a particular brand or supplier which is poor
> quality?  If so is it possible to name them?
>
> I would rather cut my losses and buy a reputable local brand than waste my
> time installing this "German" cloth covered hose if it's poor quality and
> going to fail in a couple of years.
>
> Please email me if public disclosure is a problem.
>
> Thanks
> Steven
> 71 and 73 f/back
> Australia
>
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