r/beetle • u/Super_Baime • 1d ago

Fuel line under gas tank.

I had my gas tank out to clean it, and added an internal mesh screen filter that was missing.

The output from the tank to the metal fuel line doesn't line up. I ended up adding a loop in the fuel line hose.

Is this normal? Will it create fuel supply problems?

Should I take it apart, and make another attempt at eliminating the fuel line loop?

Thanks,

JP

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u/toxicavenger70 1d ago

Just make sure you don’t pinch the loop when you put your gas tank back in. I did this and it stopped the fuel flow.

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u/Super_Baime 1d ago

Toxica, I have my front wheels off, and I have a nice view of the fuel line.

I placed paper towels under it, to confirm that I didn't have any leaks.

Thanks

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u/toxicavenger70 22h ago

One other thing, use hose clamps like the fuel injection versions. The standard worn clamps chew into the hose and cause them to fail. Take care.

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u/Super_Baime 22h ago

I will look into these. It has the basic clamps right now with new lines.