Fuel Lines
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most people say stay away from braided lines because you cant tell if there has been any splits etc, the filter is fine where it is (it needs to be on the low pressure side of the pump) You can however move it under the tank if you like, make sure you drain the tank as well....dont just get stuck in and have a load of petrol dump on your face, its not nice...trust me!
Oh and use proper fuel line clips, not jubilee clips.
Oh and use proper fuel line clips, not jubilee clips.
ground hugger
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Id remove that rock wool you've got on the top of your tank. You don't want that coming loose and going in the fan.
froggy
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Personally i'd move the filter to under the gearbox, the other side of the fire wall well away from the engine.
The black fuel lines you buy are normally internally braided and as said with the metal braided lines you cant see when they are perishing until its to late
The black fuel lines you buy are normally internally braided and as said with the metal braided lines you cant see when they are perishing until its to late
steve92
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i've got my filter above the gearbox.managed to change mine without draining the tank. did that connection last. you just have to quick!!
Bookwus
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Hiya matt,
I use the OEM German braided fuel hosing.
The point has been made here that the cloth braiding keeps one from seeing cracks in the rubber. While that is true, I would offer this...........fuel hosing should be changed out on a regular basis. I do not let any of my fuel hosing go for longer than two years. That's the absolute max for me and it is often changed out before that. And consider also that a good portion of your fuel hosing will be tucked away between the tank and the front tin where it is not easily observable. No matter what hose you use it just makes good sense to change it out on a regular basis.
Oh, and this..........make absolutely sure that you have a safe passthrough in that front tin for your fuel tube. VW originally put a grommet in that hole to cushion the fuel tube. That grommet was woefully inadequate and gave way to the heat and chemicals generated in the engine compartment. This passthrough can be a very dangerous area for fuel leaks. I use Bob Hoover's method of constructing a passthrough channel with easily available lamp parts. But whatever you do, make sure this area is safe.
I use the OEM German braided fuel hosing.
The point has been made here that the cloth braiding keeps one from seeing cracks in the rubber. While that is true, I would offer this...........fuel hosing should be changed out on a regular basis. I do not let any of my fuel hosing go for longer than two years. That's the absolute max for me and it is often changed out before that. And consider also that a good portion of your fuel hosing will be tucked away between the tank and the front tin where it is not easily observable. No matter what hose you use it just makes good sense to change it out on a regular basis.
Oh, and this..........make absolutely sure that you have a safe passthrough in that front tin for your fuel tube. VW originally put a grommet in that hole to cushion the fuel tube. That grommet was woefully inadequate and gave way to the heat and chemicals generated in the engine compartment. This passthrough can be a very dangerous area for fuel leaks. I use Bob Hoover's method of constructing a passthrough channel with easily available lamp parts. But whatever you do, make sure this area is safe.
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nora said:
This is a good point, I read some postings about unleaded-rated line, so bought some of that from a motor factors.
Trikky2
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As per the previos posts - i dont use braided since you can't see the condition of the rubber.
I buy it from an ordinary motor factors and its genral purpose fuel hose as fitted to any number of makes of vehicle. The fast turnover of stock at such suppliers reduces the chances of buying old stock.
There was a bad batch (or maybe it was just very old stock) of cloth braided fuel hose on sale a while back which failed after only a short time - it was probably responsible for quite a few of the problems of leaks and fires. Unfortunately the fire destroys the evidence so its hard to prove.
This has in turn given rise to a great deal of paranoia regarding fuel hose. If you have good quality hose it will last many years without problems. I recently replaced a section of braided cloth hose on a dub that was perished but it was original and had been doing its job for 34 years!!
Use good quality hose and goood qaulity hose clips on all joints, keep an eye on it but there should not be any need to replace it every 2 years unless your fitting rubbish pipe which should not even be on sale.
People will argue forever about the siting of fuel filters - many cars even came with them fitted as standard between the pump and the carb and gave many years of trouble free service. One can tend to get a bit anal on the pros and cons of one or the other IMO.
One thing about the installation in the photo though, it looks like the filter may be very close or touching the manifold pre-heat pipe. If its working correctly then it can get very hot - hot enough to melt plastic so keep it away from there - use a cable tie if necessary.
ps. If that is insulation on the bulkhead behind the fan housing then remove it and check your fan using a light and a mirror to make sure its clean and clear in there.
I buy it from an ordinary motor factors and its genral purpose fuel hose as fitted to any number of makes of vehicle. The fast turnover of stock at such suppliers reduces the chances of buying old stock.
There was a bad batch (or maybe it was just very old stock) of cloth braided fuel hose on sale a while back which failed after only a short time - it was probably responsible for quite a few of the problems of leaks and fires. Unfortunately the fire destroys the evidence so its hard to prove.
This has in turn given rise to a great deal of paranoia regarding fuel hose. If you have good quality hose it will last many years without problems. I recently replaced a section of braided cloth hose on a dub that was perished but it was original and had been doing its job for 34 years!!
Use good quality hose and goood qaulity hose clips on all joints, keep an eye on it but there should not be any need to replace it every 2 years unless your fitting rubbish pipe which should not even be on sale.
People will argue forever about the siting of fuel filters - many cars even came with them fitted as standard between the pump and the carb and gave many years of trouble free service. One can tend to get a bit anal on the pros and cons of one or the other IMO.
One thing about the installation in the photo though, it looks like the filter may be very close or touching the manifold pre-heat pipe. If its working correctly then it can get very hot - hot enough to melt plastic so keep it away from there - use a cable tie if necessary.
ps. If that is insulation on the bulkhead behind the fan housing then remove it and check your fan using a light and a mirror to make sure its clean and clear in there.
