fuel leak

izac Wolfsburg Wizard

508 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 8 Sep 2008, 8:00 pm

#668421

i have discovered a big fuel leak near the back of the left hand side of the engine, leaking down the engine support arm.

what would this be and what can i do about it? a hole in the fuel line?

thanks in advance for your help

cheers

Izac

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 8 Sep 2008, 8:26 pm

#668426

get under and have a look for moisture, or alternatively a build up of dust on the leaking area where it's sticking to the leaking fuel................please don't drive your car until you find it.........yes sounds like fuel line.

easily, cheaply, quickly fixable, get it done..............or alternatively just have your whole car burn to the ground, your choice😉

Notch Nut Custom Title Time!

1,011 posts · joined Apr 2006 · 8 Sep 2008, 8:33 pm

#668431

Def a fuel line problem. Easy repair but can be costly if it ignites.

If you can't fix it with a hammer,
you have an electrical problem....

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 9 Sep 2008, 2:33 am

#668498

the fuel line comes thru the LHS of the engine tinware...

it used to be a pipe thru a rubber grommet
the rubber grommet wears away and then the pipe wears away and leaks fuel...

best to replace the fuel line from where it comes out of the chassis in front of the LHS rear axle..
to the fuel pump...

rubber hose is OK
I used stainless steel covered fuel hose ..

and make sure you carry a fire extinguisher in Your car...

You get buy good quality fuel hose at most auto shops..

cheers

LEE

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

izac Wolfsburg Wizard

508 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 9 Sep 2008, 3:16 pm

#668566

hellbugged wrote:....easily, cheaply, quickly fixable, get it done..............or alternatively just have your whole car burn to the ground, your choice😉

that is a scary thought Damo! thanks for the heads up

il try and get under the car this afternoon and have a look.

is there a step by step procedure il need to follow coz im a bit cautious and unsure???

thanks for the help guys 🙂