fuel line and tie rod

Edmond Commited Dubber

55 posts · joined Oct 2005 · 20 Dec 2006, 8:44 pm

#559288

Had a fuel leak (67 bug) from the little hose between the fuel tank and metal fuel line. I replaced the hose to stop the leak. I noticed that the left tie rod touches the fuel hose/line at a point in its travel. Anyone had this issue?
The metal fuel line sticks out of a hole in the frame tunnel. Is it meant to have a grommet of some sort to keep it away from the tie rod?

xornge666x Wolfsburg Wizard

460 posts · joined Sep 2006 · 21 Dec 2006, 4:38 am

#559377

Yes there should be a grommet in the tunnel to locate the steel fuel line. You could also lengthen or shorten the piece of hose you fit to get it away from the tie rod if its still an issue.

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Dec 2006, 5:53 am

#559380

you can also bend the metal fuel line carefully to get it away from the tie rod

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

Edmond Commited Dubber

55 posts · joined Oct 2005 · 21 Dec 2006, 9:08 pm

#559573

Thanks guys for the great tips