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I've just read this very useful piece on the wiki https://club8090.co.uk/wiki/Fu ... Fuel_hoses" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and started to assess what may need to be done on our 1985 DG (well, we believe it's a DG but it has no engine number).

Having looked at the photos in the wiki piece and the Haynes manual, I realised that our in-line fuel filter has been moved - I hope this photo shows it clearly.



This has clearly made someone's life easier maintenance-wise but as I'm preparing to replace the fuel hoses (as per the wiki article and using the recommended parts) should I be putting this back UNDER the van?

I think I've answered my own question, but forum members' advice would really be appreciated.

Chris

YES

dangerous to have it there, hot engine, melts fuel filter, spills fuel, FIRE

mrhutch wrote:YES

Many thanks mrhutch - this was fitted by a qualified mechanic in a reputable garage, in the last 6 months I believe. God knows how he's joined the fuel line sections under the van. Happy times ahead.

I'm going to order some new hose now from Volksbolts and sort this mess.

Thanks again.

Chris

mrhutch wrote:YES

dangerous to have it there, hot engine, melts fuel filter, spills fuel, FIRE

I've had my bus for 8 years, the 2nd filter has been situated in the engine bay....

So, where should it be ? I have 2....one underneath the chassis coming from the tank and one in the bay...

Haynes indicates only the one under the chassis..Is this correct ?

Ditch the engine bay one.You only need the one just after the tank.I think folk put one in the engine bay because,they are unaware of the one near the tank.

R0B wrote:Ditch the engine bay one.You only need the one just after the tank.I think folk put one in the engine bay because,they are unaware of the one near the tank.

Yeah, me too - mines covered in crud - amost invisible and Ive never changed it...discovered it this weekend !

Going to replace all the line from tank - nice chap on ebay is going to put together a bundle of bits to replace all this with the R7 spec hose...

Cheers buddy...

Kind of glad I asked now...

boardmonkey wrote: Going to replace all the line from tank - nice chap on ebay is going to put together a bundle of bits to replace all this with the R7 spec hose...

Shouldn't that be R9?

CJH wrote:

boardmonkey wrote: Going to replace all the line from tank - nice chap on ebay is going to put together a bundle of bits to replace all this with the R7 spec hose...

Shouldn't that be R9?

Was advised that R7 is also acceptable per this forum...also chap on ebay who sells it has a T25 and has replaced his over a year ago and its all still fine, his business relies on it....he did say theres alot of counterfeit R9 on ebay, he is getting some from Denmark and its certified...so I am happy to use R7...

handsmann wrote:Kind of glad I asked now...

Yes me too, really glad buddy....it really its / could be life saving information....scary stuff...

Lots of bug owners also seem to fit fuel filters in the engine bay which is where it probably originates. Its not a good place on a bug either but access to fuel tank exit isn't easy on those without removing tank. Definately safer beneath in terms of potential fires.

This is a good moment to remind new 80/90 members:

If you have not changed your fuel lines, they are cloth braided, old, or even remotely suspect, get them changed immediately. The fuel line has seen many bays and wedges go up because of this and for the price of new hoses front to back, its a no-brainer. New hoses every couple of years isn't a bad idea either.

Hi,

Per my comments earlier, very nice chappie on EBay has put this kit together..to replace all fuel lines...specifically for DG engine..

I think its great - everything you need to 25.00 incl delivery...they also do some stainless steel fittings for 30.00...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 1374787143" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Mines ordered...

boardmonkey wrote:I think its great - everything you need to 25.00 incl delivery...

Blast - I already ordered a less comprehensive and more expensive kit. Maybe it's just as well because dropping the tank out is a daunting prospect for me at the moment.

Chris

I just fitted one good quality hose front to back - about a tenner. Less clips and fewer places for potential leaks. Cable ties are cheap anyway. I also bypassed fuel pump in engine bay entirely and fitted a facet posi-flow electric pump underneath near tank (got it for £22 - generally around £26) which has eliminated the annoying intermittent fuel starvation problems I was getting.

All in all came to £32 ish.

No need to pump the pedal (line is primed almost instantly - particularly if you fit an overide push button) and the pump is about ten times quieter than the mechanical one which is ridiculously expensive to replace in my view. Its only a few quid more with a brand new pump included. You can get them with a fuel filter included but better to get the pump without and fit a regular disposable one.

If you've ever run out of petrol and had to go through the saga of trying to get the fuel through, tipping some into carb mouth to get engine running so pump works, you'll praise the day you go electric. Takes a few seconds with the electric one where you can be messing around for half an hour with a stock pump - plus you don't need to open engine hatch and unbolt air cleaner from carb etc.

handsmann wrote:

boardmonkey wrote:I think its great - everything you need to 25.00 incl delivery...

Blast - I already ordered a less comprehensive and more expensive kit. Maybe it's just as well because dropping the tank out is a daunting prospect for me at the moment.

Chris

To replace the fuel lines theres no need to drop the tank...lines are accessable underneath the van...