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Here\'s what happens if your fuel lines arent up to scratch kiddies...

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Schmoburger Baywindow Mafia Godfather and Cement-Shoe Fitter

2,185 posts · joined Oct 2005 ·

#542942


Now read this...

http://baywindowmafia.googlepages.com/kombifireprevention

and then get out and check em if you havent in the last 6 months. 👍

Cheers!

[ Edited on 10-10-2006 by Schmoburger ]
1976 Kombi Trakka camper, "Buttercup"... driver.
1976 Beluxe Microbus, "Saphir"... resto.
1974 Kombi panelvan, "George"... shed.
1974 Superbug, "Schmeetle"... resto.
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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#542947
and one more for good measure

http://video.google.ca/videoplay?docid=6773384236808113530&q=beetle+%2B+fire

a fellow member from SBO who just happen to grab his video recorder out and taped his bug dying

FUEL LINES PPL!
and dont put filters in the engine bay especially not between the carb and fuel pump
Worst place ever
best spot is under the fuel tank or beside the tranny

-Joel

[ Edited on 10-10-2006 by DUB74L ]

Schmoburger Baywindow Mafia Godfather and Cement-Shoe Fitter

2,185 posts · joined Oct 2005 ·

#542951
Aaaaaaamen! 👍
1976 Kombi Trakka camper, "Buttercup"... driver.
1976 Beluxe Microbus, "Saphir"... resto.
1974 Kombi panelvan, "George"... shed.
1974 Superbug, "Schmeetle"... resto.
[img]http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/c

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#542970
yeah good tip about the fuel filter - I think I'll move mine real soon!
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jo_tas Custom Title Time!

1,547 posts · joined Aug 2004 ·

#542973
Yep.. my filter is down next to the gearbox.. and i check the lines every time i have the bootlid open!!

Schmoburger Baywindow Mafia Godfather and Cement-Shoe Fitter

2,185 posts · joined Oct 2005 ·

#543024
Same here... which with BC is about once every 3 days! 😂
1976 Kombi Trakka camper, "Buttercup"... driver.
1976 Beluxe Microbus, "Saphir"... resto.
1974 Kombi panelvan, "George"... shed.
1974 Superbug, "Schmeetle"... resto.
[img]http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/c

bugluv Seriously Crusin Dubber

166 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·

#543038
Does this apply to beetles too? I am assuming yes?
1974 L-bug... 'Basil'
VW's were made to be driven, not hidden.

Schmoburger Baywindow Mafia Godfather and Cement-Shoe Fitter

2,185 posts · joined Oct 2005 ·

#543067
Yep... a few thigs different with the physical layout, but the principles with regards to maintenance and prevention (lockwiring, filter outside the engine bay etc.. ) remain the same. 🙂

With a beetle you dont have to worry about the t-section between the carbs, as there is only one carb... it is basically the same as an early bay from the rear firewall back. There is fuel plumbing extending from the fuel tank in the front and into the engine bay thru the tinware.

CHeers!

Oh btw.. out of interest, is anybody getting a 404 error message when clicking on the link to the BWM tech page?

[ Edited on 10-10-2006 by Schmoburger ]
1976 Kombi Trakka camper, "Buttercup"... driver.
1976 Beluxe Microbus, "Saphir"... resto.
1974 Kombi panelvan, "George"... shed.
1974 Superbug, "Schmeetle"... resto.
[img]http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/c

h fractals - an ever changing lifestyle

7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·

#543075
yep any aircooled should at least not have the fuel filter anywhere near the engine.. as when motor get hot, over time filter gets hard n brittle, bump in the road far far from home and 'crack' fuel washes the hot motor and goodnight vw.. 😢
then you will be on here saying how you should of taken some affirmitve action re that filter that killed your pride n joy.. 😵‍💫
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VWMA Editor Custom Title Time!

1,086 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#543153
In Kombis, replace the plastic T piece in the fuel line for twin carbs with a brass fitting. Also Tie off fuel clamps to the body of the carbs.