Fuel line questions

Vinnems · Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 8:28 pm Post subject: Fuel line questions

74 Super Beetle
1. I need to replace the big rubber thing that goes around where the filler pipe connects with the tank. Anyone know what size that hose is? Or better yet, something else to put there because my old one got shredded when I tried to put it on.
2. I have all the braided lines running but I can't figure out how to run the two lines that connect to that long plastic bit, which then also has two lines coming off it. The exploded diagrams are just confusing me even more. If someone could take some pictures, I'd appreciate that.
3. I'm running a fuel filter between the tank and where it enters the body, and also where it exits the body and connects to the fire wall. WIll this cause any problems? I'm running dual carbs on a 1776. Should I put the filters elsewhere?
Thanks guys. Almost got this thin back on the road, just a few more things need doing.

vw_hank · Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 8:37 pm Post subject:

sorry I dont know the size off the top of my head.. But VW's not the only car to use that type of hose,, take the riped up one to the parts store and git A new one Wink

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Mikedrevguy · Posted: Tue Sep 13, 2011 9:10 pm Post subject:

is this what you are talking about

[img]http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC%2D311%2D201%2D219%2DA[/img]
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Vinnems · Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2011 3:10 pm Post subject:

Oh, and is there something that goes in the fuel door around the filler, like a gasket or something? Mine is just kind of hovering there with a gap around it. It's not moving or anything, but it just looks really weird.

JerryMCarter1 · Posted: Thu Sep 15, 2011 3:22 pm Post subject:

yea there is supposed to be a rubber gasket right there

You can buy one and put it in from the outside

Jerry
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Vinnems · Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 12:10 pm Post subject:

http://www.mamotorworkstv.com/vw/product/fuel-tank...le_306112/
So was wondering what all this stuff is? My car had a two inch hose go over when the filler connects to the gas tank. What are these little black things, and why is the hose so long?

JerryMCarter1 · Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 12:29 pm Post subject:

Not sure- it has been so long since I had mine apart - and, I am in Seattle, but I have my car in Phoenix.
The part I thought you were referencing is not there in that link.
I thought you were talking about the larger rubber collar that goes between the neck and the body hole
I will check the net
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vw_hank · Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 3:43 pm Post subject:

Vinnems · Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2011 5:20 pm Post subject:

Sorry Jerry, I was going over something else. MAM has the grommet you're talking about. I found this other product and was confused what it was. My car just had a single two inch rubber bit around where the filler connects with the gas tank. Saw the link and was wondering what the other stuff was and why the hose is so long.
Kind of confused though, because that hose looks way long and all I had was a short piece.

Vinnems · Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2011 2:47 pm Post subject:

Bumping this because I need help completing this diagram:

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

Does this look right? I'm not running the charcoal canister in the back (new Chico Performance engine, he says not to), so excluded the lines under the car that goes there. I also think where I have the question mark also has to do with the charcoal canister, so would I plug that line?
This vapor recirculation system is so weird. Is it possible to just exclude the whole thing? Would I be missing out on recapturing ALOT of gas?

vw_hank · Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2011 2:59 pm Post subject:

no, dont plug that.. leave it hocked up. thats the hose that gos to the charcoal canister. the best is to leave the the hose intact all the way to the rear of the car even if you dont have the charcoal can.. if you plug it the tank cant vent, if you leave it open like it is you well be venting into the car, so you need to hook up the hose going to the back of the car.. at the very lest put A hose on it and let it hang out under the car in front but you need to git A hose on it to vent outside the car
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Vinnems · Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2011 3:01 pm Post subject:

Got it, Hank. I'm guessing that the hose connects to the plastic line that runs to the back of the car, correct? I saw it on my neighbors but was confused where the line went.
EDIT: Now that I think about it, I always thought this was a closed system. As in it was just recirculating gas vapors back to the gas tank. Didn't realize that it was open and made to vent the vapors out.
I'd also appreciate it if someone could edit this to include how lines run if you do have the charcoal canister, for future reference to help the community.

vw_hank · Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2011 3:08 pm Post subject:

vw_hank · Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2011 3:14 pm Post subject:

j_sinon · Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2011 10:32 am Post subject: fuel line

Hi All,
I have a '69 that is going to be a racer. I want to run the fuel lines (yep, 2 of them) in the tunnel.

I remember that HotVW had an ariticle on this but I can't find what issue it was in. I believe that is was either June or July of 2009.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Jon

billnye · Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 2:34 pm Post subject:

Whats the best place to put your fuel filter.
I keep gettin vapor lock when I hit the hill to hard
right now its like resting on the doghouse.

JerryMCarter1 · Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 3:31 pm Post subject:

I put mine out of the engine compartment near the driver wheel - then a long line -- rubber
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