To whom it may concern:

I stopped by my local VW dealer to pick up a meter of braided injector return line. I tried using the part number that was given when I had used the search for it. However, the part number given on here is not the one that is in their database.

Old Part #- N 20 252 5 <----- this number doesnt exist in their catalog

New Part #- N-020-353-27

This is for one meter of braided rubber diesel injector return line for an 80's VW Diesel Rabbit. Cost is approx $9.00/meter.

Thought I'd help out anyone who may need it.


Also, thanks to all who have posted helpful info or specs for anything else, I definitely appreciate it. I use the info here a lot to help maintain my diesel and am grateful for all that ya'll do. Cheers.

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'81 300SD- OM617.951, Euro Head Lights, Hella 550's, 2.5" Turbo-Back Straight Pipe, ALDA Removed, Camo Dash + Seat Covers, Boost Gauge, DU Floor Mats, Cobra CB, LED Trunk lights, and other things...


'03 Chevy CCSB LT LB7 "P-Stroke Killer"
219K mi. - AirDog II 165, EFI Live, Alligator Stage V, ISSPRO EV2 Pyro/Boost, PPE Boost Valve, LML Manifold, MBRP Downpipe, Debadged, Bills Custom 3.5" Turbo Horn, B&W Hitch, S&B Intake

Sounds like some nice bling - do you have a picture - or can you take a photo of your new tubing?

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

I think I posted the Old part number that is now 4 years old. Thanks for the Update.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

Glad this thread bubbled back up to the surface. I was just telling my wife today I need to pick up some of this line for a car Iam working on. usually get it from the NAPA guy, but across the street is a VW high performance shop. I need to see if they carry it.

thanks for the part #

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

I have found that fuel hose for a weed wacker or chainsaw will usually outlast the braided hose. I have had it on my 83 300SD for over 5 years and the 617.951 in my 53 F100 for over 3 years. The hose is still as flexible as the day I installed it. I know the purists will frown on this, but it is another viable option.

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1971 R600 Mack toterhome (SuperDawg)
99 NU-WA Snowbird 34+2 SE 102 5er
If it's not diesel, it's not in my stable!
53 F100 617.951/auto
95 Dodge 3500 Cummins/5 speed service truck

People have had mixed results with the weed wacker/chain Saw Line/tubing. Evidently they are not all made the same.

What is needed is for you to post what Company made the type you are using so that when someone buys some they will know they are getting the same thing ore at least what type of Material the Tubing is made of.

Everyones method of dealing with problems is different. My way to deal after buying several extra lengths on eBay was that I later saw another eBay seller that sold it by the foot and I bought 25 Feet of the Extra Return Line. (I have 2 Diesel Cars that use the same return Line.) So with the 25 Feet + the other lengths that I bouth I am well prepared.
(I have also used it for Vacuum Hose and Window Washer Hose on my other Vehicles.)

No matter what you use for the Return line some should be kept in your Car.

I know that before they changed the Diesl Fuel formulation the Return Line was good for 5 years if you did not remove it inbetween that time. I would say the life gets cut in 1/2 if you have to pull them off during that time.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

I picked up some return line from the VW Shop. it is the black braded line with the grey stripe. fit perfectly. 3 1/2 ft, $9.00.
I even brought in a fuel injetor so they would know what I was talking about. gave them the Part#. young guy didn`t know and asked the older guy. he knew exactly what it was.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

The brand I used is Oregon, it is a Tygon fuel hose.

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1971 R600 Mack toterhome (SuperDawg)
99 NU-WA Snowbird 34+2 SE 102 5er
If it's not diesel, it's not in my stable!
53 F100 617.951/auto
95 Dodge 3500 Cummins/5 speed service truck

Was that 3/16" ID?
Thanks I put the info in my Notes.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

Anyone got some pictures / point in the direction of some pictures?

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

Diesel Fuel Return Hose, 3.2 X 1.9 mm (Sold by the Meter), (Cloth Covered) For Diesel Injectors


6050780581 diesel Looped Fuel Return Hose, one meter
6050780581 diesel Looped Fuel Return Hose, one meter






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