Much thanks Jim.

I split the difference.  Will use 1/4".  No new 5mm nearby and i know
I used 1/4" on the hose from exp. tank to gas tank.

Neil.

On Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 3:01 PM, Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@gmail.com> wrote:
> 5mm ID is the correct hose.� Never have had a problem with it.� I replaced
> mine in '97 on the Westy and they're still supple, no cracks, etc.� VW Part
> # N 020 355 1, same as the fuel hose used on carbed Bugs & Buses.
>
> You could prolly get away with 7mm ID, but be sure the clamps are tight to
> prevent leakage.
>
> My nickel's worth....YMMV
> --
> Jim Thompson
> 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
> 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
> 72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
> 75 914 1.8 "Nancy"
> Full Timing Since March 1999
> oldvolkshome@gmail.com
> http://www.oldvolkshome.com
> ***********************************
> On Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 11:23 AM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hi all.
>>
>> Am short of time. In the middle of minor hose re-do at tank stopping
>> minor seeping at 1 or 2 hose connections.
>>
>> '81 Vanagon.
>>
>> 5mm ID low pressure braided currently installed. Is this the correct
>> size? End was cracked pretty bad. Only 2 YO. Cable straps were used.
>>
>> I have 7mm hose on hand if thats a better fit. (though it slips very
>> easily over nipples)
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Neil.
>>
>> --
>> Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"
>>
>> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
>>
>>
>> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
>
>
>
>

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Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"

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