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Here is a short video on replacing your clogged or rusty steel fuel line in your Vintage VW. You can bypass the tunnel and install it next to the brake line.
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Chris Vallone
http://www.ClassicVWbugs.com
Here is a short video on replacing your clogged or rusty steel fuel line in your Vintage VW. You can bypass the tunnel and install it next to the brake line.
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Chris Vallone
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On my 65 Bug I fed a wire (5 gal. bucket handle) into where the gas line came out in the back to under the back seat. Then I fed a new copper line into the tunnel though the trunk along the old gas line until the end got under the back seat also, and connected the copper over the wire and fed the copper & wire until a 2 feet or so of copper line came out the though to the back. I used the wire again to fish the copper tube up from the tunnel to the gas tank pulling the line from the back to front. I epoxy glued the new line to the old one where I could get access.
It was a pain.
What is the line next to the brake line that goes over the tunnel at 0:15
Thanks for this video. I have been trying to figure out how to do this for a while now. Looks much easier than trying to fish a new line though the tunnel!
This is shade tree mechanics stuff.
Pressure test the factory line and clean it as necessary, otherwise open the tunnel and fix it right.
You are actually running a fuel line INSIDE the passenger compartment? That is unwise.
Man thank you you been a big help with these videos Chris
Old chassis line not holding pressure? I"m in the process of replacing all of my fuel lines is why i'm asking. My chassis line holds a vacuum when I test it but I'd feel better if it was a new steel line. Just not sure if the work is worth it. And I worry a seat could pinch the fuel line if it would come loose.
What did you use for grommets?
What did you use for the firewall and napoleans hat gromets?
Hey Chris good video, I just find out that my fuel line is broken just at the startof the line, under the gas tank, we "fixed" pushing the conection hose a little further so it cover the leak.
This is supposed to be just temporal until we can put a new line.
2 questions: 1) is posible to use copper tubes instead of steel lines.
2) as I just verified there aren't any other leaks in the fuel line, can this be repaired or patched (with all the safety precautions). The idea is try to keep the car as stock as possible. Thanks and best regards
Since the OEM fuel line is inside the tunnel and raised above the floor it will not be more rusty than the exposed ends, which can easily be seen. I would strongly suggest blowing the line clear with compressed air, then flushing it with solvent, before going through the chore of a replacement line. Now, the main reason to secure a replacement along side the brake line is because the OEM fuel line is tack welded on brackets that also support the tube for the clutch and throttle cable. IOW, if you were to just snake a new line through the tunnel it will rattle like a bastard because it's not supported. You'd have to cut the tunnel open to gain access to that bracket. (driver's side right below the hand brake pivot point) The main reason to install a fuel filter up by the carb and not under the car is because that location is below the fuel level, meaning every time you change a filter the gas will run down your arm. Also consider the higher location is easier to inspect so you know when it's dirty. Either way, when you are done don't forget to seal up any holes with silicone to prevent rain water from sneaking under the floor mats.
i am pretty sure this modification will not alow your car to pass tech inspection at the tracks for straight line acceleration or turning in the cones lay outs activities
Hey chris thanks for posting these awesome vids. I have a 1960 bug and was wondering Do you think it’s worth trying to clean out the original fuel line or just replace it. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Chris Valone do you happen to have the item number for the fuel line at Auto Zone ?