How to install a VW Beetle Gas Tank - Super Beetle Vapor lines and Beetle Smells Like gas fumes

[@followyourbliss973]

I took my '73 super beetle to two mechanics and they couldnt fix it. I took a closer look myself and could see the overflow hoses were cracked. So after paying a lot of money, I ordered the parts and fixed it myself in less than an hour! Thank you for sharing!

[@beardedg500]

Beautiful bug my friend

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks very much! I appreciate that!

[@lawrencedigioia6481]

Thanks for the video, well done! The Belmetric not available any longer and the Wolfsburg West site only carries the 5mm fuel line now with the same part number referenced below. Just thought I would provide an update to the video.

[@vantheman9245]

2024 this video is what I needed to see to get rid of all the vapor lines , This was very helpful finishing up my 71 super convertible thanks👍🏾🙏🏾.

[@OleYankeeFarm]

I'm putting together a '74 Super Beetle and this is the perfect video for my gas tank installation. Thank you!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much for being here, and thank you for taking the time to comment I’m glad it helped out.

[@jamesmitchell3634]

@@SladesVWBeetle I have a 73 super beetle and myself was glad for this video.

[@chicagomike6666]

Great video! I have owned vw's since college--and the three things (besides rust) that kill these cars are fires--started by a) fuel filter leak in engine compartment, b) rear seats shorting out on the battery terminals of a "tall battery"....and c) ignition of fuel and vapor from that god-awful expansion chamber under dash---I almost lost my last super beetle convertible due to the last---lucky I had a fire extinguisher literally on hand...lol Really thankful for the time you took to do this!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you very much Mike! I always relocate my fuel filters on top of the Transaxle. I think I did two different videos on that. With that bracket I buy from the samba classifieds. I always carry a fire extinguisher. And you’re right about the receipt, I always put a piece of thin rubber over top of the battery. Really great points that you bring up! Thank you so much for being here.

[@miket3973]

I really appreciate what you do. You walk through a lot of small things I often can't easily find. Thank you!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Mike!

[@renealquizola4995]

Thanks for the tutorial

[@dannyvillanueva1242]

Thank you

[@aircooledjunkie6623]

Very nice channel Slade

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Aircooled Junkie Thanks very much and thanks for being here!

[@bernardovazquez5944]

This is great video it really help me to install my new tank !!!! Thanks

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I’m glad it helped. That’s what these videos are all about, to help others. Thank you so much for being here much more to come.

[@TimsWorkshopTJY]

Hi Slade, Very good video on the fuel tank on one of these👍

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Tim's Workshop TJY Thank you Tim!!

[@TimothySimonMusic]

Excellent video! Really well filmed! Thank you!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you very much for leaving such a kind comment! That was actually one of my older videos. Thank you for being here.

[@MaderHerms]

Very nice upload

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Mader Herms Thank you very much!

[@thebadbug7026]

Good stuff man! I like the transitions between scenes. The car is looking great!!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

The Bad Bug Thanks very much!! Hope you’ve been doing well!!

[@jimstewart6145]

nice job.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Jim!

[@nittygrittykitchen]

Thank you sir! Nice SB.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks very much Zupper! And thanks for being here!!

[@danielneuenschwander7381]

Great video! Where can you find the gasket for the defroster fan blower box that you briefly show at 3:09? Would a thick bead of silicone sealer work just as well?

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Daniel! I used 3M strip caulk. I happen to have some on hand, and I truly like that the best. Because when I remove that cover, I can almost peel that stuff off without a mess. And it seals really nice.

[@steveyoung8077]

I'm replacing the fuel tank of my 71 super beetle, on the old one it looks like the fuel filler neck/tube was welded to the fuel tank and i can't get them separated. Have you been able to find a new/used filler tube (the metal tube for the fuel cap)? thanks, great videos so far... -steve

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I would honestly check Wolfsburg west first then the samba classified next

[@danelen]

Love this video. Really demystified the whole charcoal canister situation for me and my 74 super. Could you share what type of caps you used on the hose barbs? I am guessing they need to be something rate for gasoline but am having a hard time figuring out what to get. Also why route the vent line all the way over to the drivers side instead of the passengers side which is much closer?

[@allieadcock1310]

where do you order parts for gas tank filler hose the small rubber seals you put on before hose , does it come in a kit

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I only use Wolfsburg west! They sell everything plus a kit

[@daveoleary]

I truly appreciate this video. I have a ‘78 conv that always smells like gas, even after I replaced the breather hoses. My question is what do you do about the canister at the rear and all those connections? Just leave it?

[@victorjaramillo8935]

Hi @sladesvwbeetle what is that plastic thing with the 2 hoses connected at each end called at minute 3:28 my 1980 beetle leaks fuel from the right side of that

[@JimKilgo]

Great video! I am in the process of restoring my 1972 Marathon Baja Super Beetle and just taking out the tank to clean it and reinstall it. I was wondering what those smaller extra hoses coming out of the tank and now I know. I think I will remove the charcoal filter and plug the nipples when I reinstall the tank. I am doing a complete repaint because one of the other owners had painted it RED and it should be the Marathon Blue. I will have to take out the full interior and all the glass and do it right since they did paint the interior too. So this is a long project for me. BTW I have had the car since 1989 and used it for a daily driver for a few years but now is the time to get it back as close to original as possible.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Welcome to the channel! Also thats awesome that you have owned it for so long and used it as a daily! The proper way is the canister, but I did away with it. Make sure to have some type of vent though, so it can vent properly. Please keep in mind the only issue, with not having it set up like factory, you may have a slight odor in your garage, since its venting into the air. Thanks for being here!!

[@augustarellano197]

@ 23:57 where did you get that cap to cap it off? I currently have it leaking and it’s annoying me

[@SladesVWBeetle]

That’s just a regular vacuum cap

[@timavery7984]

Clamp it , Jethro.

[@blakewaddell451]

Another great video Slades. On mine that part that the tank sits on is gone lol when you pull the tank up you see ground so I am guessing that is a bad thing. Lol 😂 must have gotten a little rusty under there at one point. I wish I had known. It still has the part where the brackets bolt onto but the rest is gone so I think I’ve got some work to do.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Wow, that really must’ve rusted in that area. I’m sure you can put some patches in there. It’s not like you’re looking for beauty, because no one will ever see that area.

[@blakewaddell451]

@@SladesVWBeetle true. At least it makes for easy access to things from the top lol 😆

[@darrenochoa9211]

Do you know what size vacuum caps you used and how many would I need?Thank you.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I’m not sure exactly what size they are. I usually buy an assortment of them from Harbor freight.

[@luislarapelaez9698]

Hi tengo un super beetle año 71 vibra el timón, tienes un video donde se haga un mantenimiento. My from Perú 🇵🇪

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Welcome aboard!! Thank you for being here!!

[@foxibuster]

I cannot find the link to cleaning out the main fuel line. Please help

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Here ya go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHewf2ehqteKj7M

[@carolinagreen2798]

Awesome Video!! Could you please explain what adjustment was made under the hood with the larger hoses from the charcoal canister? I'm not sure what should hook up where after eliminating the canister. Also, there is a very tiny hose from the charcoal canister that goes under the running board back to the front of the car. Not sure what to do with it either.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Im sorry, I don't know what you mean by adjustment? The tiny hose that your seeing that goes to the rear of the car, will be eliminated. That goes to the canister. Now if your canister is good, I would honestly keep it! Mine was bad!

[@rachelcaudle592]

I cant get my filler neck out of the tank. I cant move the tank on neck enough to get it clear

[@steveyoung8077]

thanks for your videos, makes me want to start back into my restore of my wife's 71 super beetle convertible. Things remaining, install fuel tank, re-wire completed chassis, finish interior carpeting. Couple questions, if the car has been sitting for about 8 years (in garage) would you just recommend running fresh fuel line from the front to the engine compartment, and would you run that in the interior under the carpet? I have the/an external rear charcoal box, how can you tell if it's actually good to put back into use? thanks -steve

[@GT.Bugger]

From memory my tank only have one wire going to the tank, does this mean it'll earth through the clamps?

[@SladesVWBeetle]

You should only have one wire on your tank, depending on what year it is. My 68 only has one wire. And then the tank grounds.

[@kevinsmith5190]

The sleeve that connects the filler to the tank. What's the part number? What's it called? Also where did you get your fuel line from?

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I only use the German Braided 5.5mm fuel hose. Here a link to the hose! www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=311201219A

[@kevinsmith5190]

@@SladesVWBeetle Thanks for the help! My son and I are working on 74 Super Beetle and your videos help ALOT!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

You’re very welcome! And good luck on your project. Much more to come on the channel.

[@rjgarciasr]

Slade do you have a part number and source for the vented cap you used?

[@dannyvillanueva1242]

How much the price of feul floater of1302 super beetle

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I would actually check Wolfsburg west, or CIP one. The prices change once in a while

[@pastorryanmarlow6501]

Any issues with lingering fumes in the garage after bypassing the EVAP system and all?

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Honestly I was prepared for they to happen. Oddly enough I checked the line under the car to make sure it wasn’t clogged. 😁 There’s no fumes in the garage. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@BryanJohnson-kv7dg]

I rebuilt my EVAP system exactly as done in this video. If I followed along correctly, the only vent is the long hose that goes from left side, over the top of tank and down below tank at front of car, assuming a vented gas cap is not used. Is that enough of a vent for proper gas flow with only that long hose 'open'? Or, is a vented cap necessary to provide extra air? In which case, I have not found a vented gas cap that fits the original tank on a 73 super beetle.

[@cristofferdalmau7488]

Where can I get the fuel line kit you mentioned at the end? 79 super I’m doing. Also do you know what line size for the vent hose? I’m going to keep mine still but replace them. Thanks great video!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks for being here. This is the link for the high quality hose kits. Just click on the numbers to which parts you need www.wolfsburgwest.com/wolfsburg_new/fuelsystem/index.cfm?type=1

[@michaeld.3779]

The expansion chamber, hoses, and charcoal canister keeps the gas fumes from venting to the atmosphere. Eliminating it will allow fumes into your garage from the hose you vented to the atmosphere.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I saved my charcoal canister. I'm going to rebuild it over the winter and do a video on the factory system.

[@johnmartin5153]

this video is a great help, im having a gas smell in my 71 super I have the same tank as you do, im gonna cap off those two on the right side that go to the plastic tube like thing behind the air box. I wanted to ask ,if i dont have the charcol canister is there even a point in using that plastic tube behind the fresh air box?

[@Oneupwilliam]

Great video it helped me out a lot. I have a 75 super beetle that I’m ditching the fuel injection. Is that what your doing here.? If so I need to know what wiring you eliminated for fuel injection? Thank you for ur time 👍

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I was actually just fixing the hoses...and demonstrating the install. It is a carb.

[@kennyrwine]

I missed the link where you got the 5.5 hose

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Here you go: www2.cip1.com/vhd-n20-3551-5.5/

[@thebarfle]

On my '79, which is fuel injected, there are two nipples where both the line to the fuel pump (right behind the front suspension) and what I believe is the return line from the pressure regulator connect. Which is which?

[@yetirider4346]

What website did you get the 5.5.mm and do you have the linc .... thanks keep up with the videos....watching from the yukon Canada

[@gravitybreach4783]

Do you happen to know the rubber vaccuum cap size you used?

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@gravitybreach4783 that I’m not sure of. I just buy a box of assorted from harbor freight

[@gravitybreach4783]

@SladesVWBeetle I ordered a couple of sizes that are fuel rated. I'll share once I find a good size.

[@gravitybreach4783]

The 73 superbeetle I just bought had the hoses on that side just venting into the trunk. This video was very helpful. Thank you!

[@dboiR1]

Another great video and very detailed. Do you have a link to the fuel hose you used?

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Danny! Here’s who I used. And the links to the hoses. www.wolfsburgwest.com/wolfsburg_new/fuelsystem/index.cfm?type=1

[@dboiR1]

@@SladesVWBeetle You’re welcome and thank you, the knowledge and help you provide to the VW community is great. It’s all definitely helped a lot here lately since I started working on the bug. The 5.5mm hose is the one I was referring to sorry, you said you got it off Ebay?

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@dboiR1 Oh okay. Here’s the German, 5.5mm braided fuel hose for the engine area. Always check the hoses once in a while due to the ethanol unfortunately www2.cip1.com/vhd-n20-3551-5.5/

[@dboiR1]

@@SladesVWBeetle Thank you!

[@michaeltinkle1972]

What's the deal with the dielectric grease again?

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I use it often! It doesn’t corrode rubber. Just a choice that’s all

[@ForTheTrolls]

What size is the smaller vent hose?

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Heres the chart....with all the hoses... www.wolfsburgwest.com/wolfsburg_new/fuelsystem/index.cfm?type=1

[@edgee3805]

Flash rust when you strip away rust and you dont put a solvent on it right away it will start rusting right back up!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

ed Gee Thank you!! I appreciate you commenting and explaining!!

[@edgee3805]

@@SladesVWBeetle No problem. I wish you would have showed the tutorial on the sunroof a year ago. I had trouble with my beetles sunroof and frankly gave up! Then one night after me and my brother polished off a case of beer we went out in the garage and cut the roof of beetle with a saw zaw (problem solved) and the up side is it's worth more now that it's a convertible!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Haha, Well you definitely solve that problem. The sunroof gave me some problems at first. And then I got it sorted out. I was tempted to cut the roof open and put an old style ragtop on it. I believe they sell the kit.

[@belladonna4065]

Hi, thank you for the video! Very helpful. Question: I have a 76 super beetle with a motor in which I have turned from a fuel injection motor to a carburetor motor. I have two fuel line at the rear of the car. I believe one is return back to the front of the car, I may be wrong. Any advice on which hold fuel and where I clip it to stop the fuel so that I can only have one holds?

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks for being here! I never owned a fuel injection series. But, yes your right! One is a return line. But, I did find you a good read on it! You’ll notice a few posts down, where a guy explains all you need to do. My friend did it and changed his tank to a 74 and back with an aftermarket fuel pump. Here’s what I found online for you! shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=82209

[@belladonna4065]

@@SladesVWBeetle Thank you for help! I'll be working on it this weekend. If you want I can update you on what I did. I am going to clean my fuel line like you showed in your other video! Thanks!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@belladonna4065 Good luck, and please let me know how it turns out. Thanks for being here, I do appreciate it.

[@darrenochoa9211]

Just wondering if you had any problems with your fuel gauge after installing your fuel sender? There are baffles inside the tank if you over tighten the fuel sender the floats inside the tank might get stuck rubbing against the baffles.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Hey Darren, no I really didn’t run into any issues at all. The fuel gauge worked perfectly well.

[@darrenochoa9211]

Sounds good.I am doing my fuel tank on my 73 super beetle for fuel smell in the cab.I got that kit from Wolfsburg for the hoses .Also replacing leaking fuel hose that connects from the bottom of the tank to the fuel line tunnel. I'm going to also replace the fuel sender unit.Been watching your video on your gas tank replacement.Going to get rid of all those vapor hoses like you did.I was just wondering how many vapor outlets did you plug and how many did you use?Thanks Darren.

[@SeanHager-x9p]

What is the name of the hose kit supplier.. something parks west?

[@SladesVWBeetle]

It’s Wolfsburg West. Very great company to deal with.

[@SeanHager-x9p]

@SladesVWBeetle thankyou..we have inherited a 73 super beetle my father started and are trying to solve a very leaking fuel system with absolutely no bug knowledge.. We really appreciated your video about the fuel tank and line repair.. Very helpful.. and way easier than anticipated..

[@rodneypeterson9301]

Ty, good info.

[@something8294]

I got a problem. I changed the fuel sender, that’s all good, but the tank is leaking at the neck, fuel is coming out of the sleeve, is the neck or funnel or whatever it’s called supposed to have some self locking force. Look around 2:48 ish, the sleeve is fine.

[@michaeltinkle1972]

It's the dielectric grease

[@pamgustar460]

Hi thanks for sharing this although I wish I had seen it before I installed my tank last week, as I didn’t put the strip around the tank. Also I was confused by the amount of events that were on my new tank, which you explained by blocking off, but what I am not sure about is the vent on the T, that you did away with the pipe surely it has to vent somewhere? The other thing is I received a nipple kit, but don’t know where that supposed to go

[@pamgustar460]

Also I’m not sure if I’ve put the filter in the right place

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Hi Pam...Actually I vented it to atmosphere, like they were doing before they installed the canister from the factory. It comes down underneath the car in the front. Make sure to have proper venting, or the tank will expand, and go 💥 I did a video on fuel filter relocation. I don’t like them in the engine compartment. They sell a special custom bracket for it. I’m actually doing another film on it, in a couple of weeks. Please stay tuned.

[@mary8273]

You forgot your 4 seals on your filler tube

[@vocho1971]

How much current should the meter get? gas tank, with the resistor and without the resistor thanks in advance

[@vocho1971]

I don't know English so use Google translator to send the questions 😬😬😬😬😬😬 greetings from Tijuana Baja California Mexico thank you 🤟🤟🤘🤘

[@edkattera3674]

Any one in your area work on old beetles

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I don’t know anyone offhand that does. In my area they have mostly closed.

[@beardedg500]

Where can I find this fuel hose?

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I get a lot of my factory style fuel hoses that go to the neck from Wolfsburg West. Otherwise, for the fuel lines at the back of the car, the braided lines, and the engine compartment I get from eBay.

[@beardedg500]

Oh ok I need the one from the fuel pump to carb and the bottom of the fuel tank, sorry for my ignorance, but can you provide a link I can't find them

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@beardedg500 actually, when I buy the fuel hose, I go on eBay. And I punch in 5.5 MM braided German fuel hose. There’s a couple of people on there you will see that carries it. Make sure to please use hose clamps!

[@beardedg500]

@@SladesVWBeetle oh ok thank you,I'll have a look, my vw stinks pure fuel ⛽

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@beardedg500 you definitely have some leaks going on with your hoses. So you’re smelling fumes. I did bring you up and my one video about the oil bath, you must’ve missed it. And gave you a shout out and showed your post.

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

I would have kept the evap system in place. ✌

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Vintage 76 vipergreen # Romeo Honestly I still have the system. I may actually refresh the canister. Thanks for commenting!

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

@@SladesVWBeetle Having the evap system in place and in working order, will get you extra points at a judging vw show in the future. If you're into that stuff.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Vintage 76 vipergreen # Romeo Thank you, and you’re definitely right about that. Mine is more of a daily driver run around car. Well at least for now it is LOL

[@wylah19168]

You must be the luckiest bloke on earth to get that hose to just slide right on to the hardline in the tunnel. Took me an hour and lots of swearing trying to get to it. Then again in Australia that hardline is hidden behind the master cylinder. :/

[@Frozendoll]

Nice share. New friend here. 692 joined your family. hope you can be ours too. lets stay connected. stay safe and take care

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks very much I appreciate it. I will check out your channel, momentarily and subscribe back. Thank you

[@thestove2407]

Cloth covered hose is pure junk. It could be damaged from the store.. and you never know. Gear claps ... are not made for fuel lines. The correct clamps a called fuel injection hose clamps. Gear-clamps just cut your hose.

[@lukewheeler4888]

sweet mother of shaky hands

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Yes I know Luke, it’s quite aggravating. They have been doing that since I was a kid. Some type of tremors, bad genetics sometimes can be passed on. Thank you for being here I appreciate it.

[@lukewheeler4888]

@@SladesVWBeetle I’m the same way! Silly hands 😂 In all seriousness, I really appreciate your videos. Working on restoring a 72 currently and your vids have been an absolute wealth of knowledge. Sorry for poking fun but clearly you’re man enough to take it. Keep up the great work!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Congrats on your 1972, wish I could actually see it. I always try to vision what others are doing. I have pretty thick skin brother, no problem at all. They’ve been doing that my whole life, although it can be frustrating, it’s something I’ve had to except. Thanks for being here I truly appreciate that a lot. If I can be of any help let me know. Have a great evening.