Install a Stainless Steel Fuel Line in the Stock Location?!? Dweezil Vlog E8

We're opening up the Dweezil Archives from 2017 to show how we installed this stainless steel fuel line in the stock location using the stock mounting clips. Spoiler alert- it's working great and you've gotta see this method!
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This video is a time capsule of sorts- it was shot about a week after Hurricane Irma and a ton of yard cleanup. I was kinda beat but grateful to be back in Haptic Garage working on Dweezil again. There's a lot more to fill you in on after this so let me know how you like this peek into the archives. Should we keep going? There's always new projects and updates too so stay tuned for more!
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[@HapticGarage]

Hey Drivers! Thanks for supporting Haptic Garage with your viewership and good vibes. That is plenty to earn my gratitude but for those interested, there is a new "Thanks" button above that serves as a tip jar for sustaining the channel- never expected but always appreciated. Thanks for watching!

[@davidryan573]

Great work, tapping the fuel lines was genius. Thanks for the video

[@HapticGarage]

Thanks David!

[@clatonbigsby2616]

Nice to see somebody that works on these things that's not a hack sometimes finesse is the key

[@djjonnybong]

Not needing this process (yet) but ya damn straight I put it in my save file.

[@HapticGarage]

Cool! Thanks @djjonnybong, I hope your project goes well!

[@doginu]

We change lines with rebar tie wire . Drop the old line down in the front, feed it through from the back. Then feed it though the new line and pull it back through with a person on each end...

[@HapticGarage]

That's a great way to do it Doginu, thanks for sharing the method!

[@campion05]

A wise man ( my dad ) once said "Necessity is the mother of invention". Kinda like getting Apollo 13 back to earth. Thanks for the interior tunnel photos that helped get my head wrapped around what VW was thinking.

[@HapticGarage]

Wise indeed campion05! I'm glad you found the interior shots helpful, I really wanted this old grainy footage to get the point across so I appreciate your feedback!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

This look back to your video was great. You did an outstanding job and honestly was much more patient than I would be! Outstanding move on tapping threads to join the lines!

[@HapticGarage]

Thanks Slade, it was fun to dip into yesteryear and see a slice of how we got here. Thanks for the support and it was good chatting in your livestream last Sunday!

[@aussiebeatle4049]

Great work, the threading of the lines and joining them was a really innovative solution. Thinking things through and solving problems is a core skill for you Brent. I also love how you make sure everything is buttoned up completely before you call it done. Very thorough, as per usual. Love your work!

[@HapticGarage]

Thanks Aussie Beatle, this was a fun project that I was glad to have done. I appreciate your kind remarks about what you value in good maintenance and repair. Thanks for always being here!

[@VWBaja]

Thank you for the video on replacing the fuel line. I just did it (with the body on) like you showed how and it went suuuuper smooth! I used my old sway bar and cut the bend off one side and made it into a big screwdriver to open the clips. The hardest one was in the frame horn but it worked! Stainless line installled clips bent back on and im so happy! Thanks 10000 times!!!🫡🤗😁

[@HapticGarage]

Good thinking on the DIY pry bar! I'm glad this was helpful but great work on completing the swap!

[@HubertusSchaper]

Hi, Brent one great video smart did with thinking about resolving the installment of the fuel line, even though I don't have that kind to fix, But very interesting as always with what you are doing👍🏻. well done.✌cheers.🇺🇸☮🇳🇴 Greetings.Hubertus

[@HapticGarage]

Thanks Hubertus! Problem solving has to be one of the best things VW rebuilders have in common. I know you do similar things as it relates to your T3. Thanks for always being here!

[@HubertusSchaper]

@@HapticGarage, my pleasure is always great following you.

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

Nice job.👍 I like that tube bender tool.

[@HapticGarage]

Thanks Vintage 76! It's a cool little gadget. I usually use my hands or the conventional ones that work inline with the tube, but this one has better leverage and approaches the line from the side. Kinda neat.

[@backyardkombi5466]

Great to see more from Dweezil’s early years!

[@HapticGarage]

Thanks Greg, kinda neat looking back at how Dweezil made his way back to the road. Thanks for the constant support!

[@mikesveedubobsession8286]

Nice job! Patience pays off!!!! Planning is priceless!

[@HapticGarage]

Thanks Mike, a little bit of sticktuitiveness paid off this time. Thanks for watching!

[@andrewbrunson1667]

Great project, very imaginative. Always learn something

[@HapticGarage]

Thanks Andrew!

[@BonelessVR]

Hey I saw you on Volley! My first car was a 1962 gulf blue type 1 with a 73 1600 single port that my father and I put together. Still have it! Super cool to see you on volley and on here!

[@HapticGarage]

Oh cool! It's been a while since I jumped on Volley but I need to check in soon. Your '62 sounds great and I bet that 1600 single is a reliable smooth runner. Thanks for saying hey!

[@nealchristensen1793]

Where there is a will yes and you found the way ! you give us a lot information very help full !Thank you !

[@HapticGarage]

Thanks Neal, I'm happy to share but especially glad you find all of this helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@annies_vw]

alright, that is some kind of sneaky smart right there. hats off to you Brent. simple and straightforward. sure, a little extra headache with the clips and bends, but not everyone has a welder or the skills to do a more involved repair. this'll come in handy for a lot of folks.

[@HapticGarage]

Thanks Annie! Well said- it was challenging at points and came without guarantees, but these little quests we embark on during a rebuild are cool! Thanks for the support and keep doing what you're doing with Helen, the body work is off to a great start!

[@josepimentel6973]

Hi big guy! probably you just heard from me for the first time, but been watching your old videos trying to suck in all that good help you provide with your videos. I am probably close to you, since I live in Port Saint Lucie. I am having several problems with my 1974 VW Standard Beetle. 1st I cannot find a place where to obtain a complete wire harness. 2nd Silly thing, was looking for a battery for it, and they wanted over $300. for it. I saw batteries for sale in BJ for around $100. but I am not sure which one should I get that is the proper one for the car. You have to pardon me but I love my car, but I am not too experience with VW's. Do not be surprise if you hear from me several times questioning about these wonderful machines. Thank you before hand for any information you can give me.

[@HapticGarage]

Hi Jose, thanks for the questions. It looks like Wolfsburg West has the main harness, so that may be worth checking into. I was able to find a MT-42 battery at Interstate Batteries for my '68 Beetle. Just make sure they include the square plastic cap that fits over the positive terminal- it is there to prevent shorting out on the seat springs. It was about $150 but glad to have the correct battery. I hope this helps!

[@janebachman6071]

Thanks!

[@HapticGarage]

Thanks so much Jane and Happy New Year!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Absolutely great video! Love the archive vids.

[@HapticGarage]

Thanks Gary, I appreciate the positive feedback!

[@johnfreeman1189]

That was a great video Brent. Thanks for posting. ✌

[@HapticGarage]

Thanks John, really glad you enjoyed it!

[@VWBEETLEOVAL1955]

that's how i do it but at the end i put some brass on the point where the two lines come together and smooth them up. so they will not catching on any clip. nicely done and even with some issues, but that's what we want to see. keep them coming those nice video's.

[@HapticGarage]

Thanks '55, I dabbled with soldering the ends together but really needed something hotter (maybe brazing). Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for being here!

[@GT.Bugger]

Man I wish I did this when I had the body separated from the chassis. Nice work.

[@HapticGarage]

Thanks GT! I'd say just do it next time the body is off but I'm guessing that isn't a desirable opportunity... If you attempt it with the body on, let us know how it goes! (I think it would be possible but obviously more complicated)

[@GT.Bugger]

@@HapticGarage yeah I don't intend to ever remove the body again, I just got done putting all the bolts in last week haha. If I ever felt it necessary I'd probably run it inside along the tunnel so I can easily replace and keep an eye on it.

[@zimms-world]

Great job!

[@HapticGarage]

Thanks Zimm!

[@robertlambert5299]

Good info!

[@HapticGarage]

Thanks Robert!

[@user-yb6rq9es6h]

Need to lube it as you go. Like pulling cable, sometimes it needs some lube

[@robertparks7657]

What would but the reasons NOT to run the gas line on the outside passenger side of the tunnel? Thanks, really enjoy your posts, hope you had no storm damage yesterday.

[@HapticGarage]

Thanks Robert! I can't say there's a really compelling case either way; it's more a matter of preference. Just playing devil's advocate, using the stock location protects the line better and doesn't require new holes to be drilled. Make for a fun challenge too! Thanks for the well wishes, we made it through the storm OK without major issues. Thoughts are with the folks on the southwest coast of FL.

[@darrinmc65]

I commend you for your technique and skill, but Having a totally detached and exposed belly pan made this job much easier.. It would’ve been difficult if it was a connected body and pan car… I ran my new fuel line along the outside edge of the passenger side of the tunnel and called it good…. If I ever pull the body off my pan I may redo it and use your method.

[@HapticGarage]

Thanks Darrin, and I agree this approach is most easily done with the body off. I *think* it could be done with the body on and after removing the left rear wheel, parking brake handle, shifter, shift rod, pedal cluster, master cylinder, and of course the tank. That's a lot, so doing it at this stage of the rebuild was helpful. Anyway, I'm glad you found a solution that worked for you and thanks for sharing your take on the project.

[@trevcessna1723]

Great video! Pretty crafty idea to join the tubes! What diameter was the SS line did you got, sorry I must have missed it. Thanks Bro!

[@HapticGarage]

Thanks Trev, I used 1/4" stainless brake line (see link in the description if you're an Amazon shopper). A 5mm tap worked well with its inside diameter. Thanks for watching!

[@SkaterStimm]

Nice hack!

[@HapticGarage]

Thanks Skater Stimm!

[@kemosabegt350geuss6]

Do you think it would help to grease the new line as its being fed into the tunnel. I will probably be doing this now that youve inspired me.

[@HapticGarage]

Yes. Can't say I thought about doing that, but yeah, seems it would have helped things go smoother. Good luck with your project and let us know how it goes!

[@yuriykovalov2936]

I was just about to ask the same thing about greasing the line as you slide it through. I have to do it with the shell on, ill take anything that will help

[@josepimentel6973]

Sorry, 3rd I missed telling you about the front seats for my 1974 Standard Beetle. . I do not have any way of finding any diagram for the mechanic of the seats hardware and their parts. I am missing parts and do not know their names or if they sale them anymore. I wish I could send you a picture but do not know how to do it thru this channel or post in You tube. Maybe better to obtain ones from another car or from others manufacturers. I am sure that is possible, but what about reasonable prizes, etc. Will appreciate any advise and thank you before hand.

[@HapticGarage]

Hey Jose, many people put different seats in their bugs but I'm stock seats purchased complete at a swap meet. They work well for me and I actually like the stock utilitarian look & feel. For stock seat components, there are plenty of vendors out there including CIP1 and Wolfsburg West. Thanks for watching!

[@josepimentel6973]

Thanks!

[@HapticGarage]

Thanks Jose!