Blocked Fuel Line

47 posts · joined Feb 2011 · 5 Jun 2011, 6:55 pm

#844748

Hi there,

I have a 66 beetle I am trying to get running. I put the engine in on the weekend, cleaned out the fuel tank, replaced the rubber hoses then thought i would run some fuel through the line to make sure there wasn't any crap in them and low and behold the steel line is blocked!

I tried compressed air through the line but can't even get air throught it. Has anyone ever replaced the steel fuel line before and if so how is it done?

Cheers
Brad

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 5 Jun 2011, 7:08 pm

#844757

Replace is doable but you should be able to clean out the old tube. Poke some wire in and if it doesn't work an old clutch cable in an electric drill will shift anything in the tube.

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VolksVair Officially Full-On Dubber

252 posts · joined Apr 2010 · 6 Jun 2011, 7:51 am

#844845

matberry wrote:an old clutch cable in an electric drill will shift anything in the tube.

I like that!! Very Clever

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matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 6 Jun 2011, 8:32 am

#844848

VolksVair wrote:
matberry wrote:an old clutch cable in an electric drill will shift anything in the tube.
I like that!! Very Clever

Thanks. Been doing it for years. Best for the throttle tube, works wonders, a little tight in the fuel line but can do it.

Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

greedy53 Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,062 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 6 Jun 2011, 8:50 pm

#844999

have you checked for a fuel filter, they can find funny places to be use

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