Fixing VW Beetle Gas Tank Fumes | Progress update, future plans

Today we are going to replace the fuel level sending unit, and replace the fuel filler hose and vent. This SHOULD fix the gas fumes getting into the trunk when I fill up the tank.
We are also going to talk about the plans for the rest of the light restoration of Buddy.
Please like, share, and subscribe, and please comment! I would love to know what you think!

[@goducks20101]

How I did mine was to tighten up the end connections on the top and bottom stubs. The reason being was so they had full contact with the tank and gas entry stubs. I then twisted the curved metal tube until things were aligned, then tighten up everything. In replacing the gas line underneath, I discovered I need a new gas tank due to surface rust. So, I'll refine my technique. Thanks Geoff, I'm happy to have discoovered your channel. Anyway, Wolfsburg West in Corona's a great source also.

[@darrinmc65]

Thanks for the video.... I remember my bug (older than yours) had a snap on cap that went over the sending unit.... to protect the wire connection like you spoke of.

[@Misunderstoodboygenius]

That’s what I was remembering from the 80’s too! I think that bug was a 65 though. I’ll look into it and see if they are available anywhere.

[@nightfury1318]

I'm thinking about repurpose a small peanut butter jar lid and cut a slit in one side for the wire to come out but let it sit over it to protecting it. Tuna can might also do it except it could short it if it made contact.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Well done video buddy.

[@Misunderstoodboygenius]

Thanks! Lots of grunting.

[@Fischkopp]

Nice channel. Love your Bug Videos, learning a lot. Greetings from 🇩🇪

[@Misunderstoodboygenius]

Thanks! Hope I can help and glad you enjoy the videos!

[@jensendamon2408]

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[@jaysonderek8314]

@Jensen Damon yea, have been watching on Kaldrostream for months myself :)

[@campion05]

I know I'm late to the party but any time you have difficulty getting rubber fuel hoses over another fitting do not use grease. Dip your finger into some Marvel Mystery Oil and rub a slight amount onto the mating pieces. Marvel Mystery Oil will not harm your fuel system and parts will slide nice and slick. I don't know everything, but I am 64. Ha! Nice video by the way.

[@Misunderstoodboygenius]

Thanks! I’ll try that next time. I always have some MMO on hand like any 50+ year mechanic :)

[@Dundertaker1]

I kept yelling...CLAMPS!!!!!!

[@followyourbliss973]

Good job! I have the same fuel smell issue with my 73 Super Beetle. I think it needs new filler hoses as I can feel some fuel leakage.

[@Misunderstoodboygenius]

For sure! Especially if it’s leaking. Super is a bit different but bad hose are the main cause.

[@followyourbliss973]

@@Misunderstoodboygenius Thx for info! Where can I buy those parts?

[@Misunderstoodboygenius]

@@followyourbliss973 CIP1 or Jbugs might have them. Both have kind of tough to use web interfaces. I’ve had to be tricky about keywords sometimes to get exactly the thing I’m looking for.

[@EnriqueLopez-hb5jn]

Did you also check the charcoal canister in the back, that is a reason most of the cars have a smell of gas it is in the rear left , inside the fender

[@Misunderstoodboygenius]

Thanks! I’ve removed the rear section of the charcoal system. The remaining smell is up front from the fill system.

[@EnriqueLopez-hb5jn]

@@Misunderstoodboygenius that is good if you can eliminate those fumes from the gasoline either by replacing those parts that look original, also that Volvo, I like that you have two classics on the road, the Volkswagen I enjoy being a former owner of a 1973 Super Beetle, those cars are air cooled not like the other ones that have to depend on having a radiator / coolant in them, the Volkswagen is so unique, cause the heater, you could feel the heat that came from the engine eventhough I live on a tropical island, where it is nice, I would sometimes have the heater on, if I left early in the morning, to make sure the windows would not fog up, the Volvo"Ingrid" that is a strong ,reliable car, plus yours eventhough it is repainted, has the same original color, plus those white walls, add that certain touch I am surprised that the rims, look like they are chromed, not the regular silver color, I believe that was an option back in the day, those cars,are👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾they look so nice all original

[@mizztree954]

Hi thank you for your video.. Please could you do me a list of what I need for this video.. Many thanks from England 🥰

[@Misunderstoodboygenius]

www2.cip1.com/vwc-113-298-220/

[@Dj-ve2hx]

Just get rid of the three pieces of filler hose set up and use one hose, no more leaks.

[@Misunderstoodboygenius]

I probably should have just done that! I’ll redo it some day. There is still a little bit of smell when full.

[@Dj-ve2hx]

Must be a reason for the three pieces, I would like to know but it just allows for too many places to fail.

[@davidwhocares3293]

Where did you order the hose kit ?

[@Kaiser_Raukov]

Look on the wolfburg west website.

[@davidwhocares3293]

I called Cip1 and they said they didn't have them, I looked on the website and found them

[@Misunderstoodboygenius]

That's hilarious. I imagine if you have a warehouse with 150,000 items you might forget about a couple. Then again, it only took you a couple mouse clicks...

[@veedubden8710]

Did this solve your gas fume problem?

[@Misunderstoodboygenius]

90%. I need to do all the little lines as well. But I don’t get a flood of gas in the trunk every time I turn left anymore!

[@veedubden8710]

@@Misunderstoodboygenius Great, thanks for sharing!

[@sindulfocastillo134]

Where did you buy the hoses kit?

[@davidwhocares3293]

Where did you order the hose kit ?

[@Misunderstoodboygenius]

I’d have to look back to be sure, but I think it was CIP1.