Fuel line disconnected. Need advice.

[poopdevil]

So after trying everything to get my bug running again. I took the Fuel pump off and the hard fuel line going into it was super loose. I went under the car and it is disconnected from the braided line.

I have no idea how this happened but is there a clamp or something missing that I need to replace to hold the metal line inside the braided line?


Thanks for any advice.

[janerick3]

I think you just solved your starvation problem.

No need to use clamps on the suction side--they cause the braided lines to crack prematurely at the clamps.

Suggestion: Get the paper Bentley manual if you don't already have it.
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[ZENVWDRIVER]

… sounds like you need a good, original VW repair manual - your car used a rubber braded line from the fuel tank to an in-line gas filter and then to a metal line in the engine compartment - that went to the fuel pump - i'd trace that line, from beginning to end - install new fuel hose - tighten all securing hose-clamps and recheck the threaded connections on the fuel pump and carb - do all that, and you will have done it all...

… hope this is not you're main ride - have fun - z
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[poopdevil]

Thanks a bunch. I have a few manuals but need the good Bentley one. The ones
I have aren’t specific for 57 so it doesn’t always help. It’s not my main ride. Just trying to get her running again for a car show mid August. Thanks everyone!!

[poopdevil]

Is the cloth covered fuel hose 5mm? Sorry, just trying to get the correct size. Mine is pretty beat up looking.

[kpf]

Yes 5mm.

If you had fuel in the tank but it wasn't pouring out of the disconnected hard line then you must have a blockage somewhere.
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[3foldfolly]

To my knowledge and observation, VW never used an inline fuel filter on the supply line at the rear of the carburetor cars.

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[Eric&Barb]

[tasb]

K 13 above refers to a seldom used and today pretty uber rare accessory. for extreme conditions where "cans and drums" are transported (presumably under the bonnet?).

That K 13 reference is from November 1964 not an oval era accessory.
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