VW Beetle 🚗 Fuel line Cleaning and Unclogging Inside Tunnel! DIY!

[@5150mxVW]

I would totally lose the nozzle down the tube haha, another great DIY Beetle vid 👍

[@SladesVWBeetle]

😂😂😂 Honestly that did happen to me one time. I had to go to the other end, have my buddy standing at the front. And blow air very hard through the back. Thankfully the nozzle came back out. 😳 Thanks for the kind comment!!

[@jeromemitchell2061]

MAN SLADE!!! Every time I watch you I find myself doing some resto to my super. It’s better to make sure it’s done right than to keep driving around and it could be a disaster waiting to happen. Thanks for the great teaching and you can never repeat yourself enough......it’s easy to overlook the simple things. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Jerome! I truly appreciate you being here. Often times I do find myself repeating myself, probably from being a father of four children. Lol, I just really enjoy helping other folks. And always hope these films will help others.

[@apackofviceroys]

you're the man - every time i look for tips or a process for something - my man slade comes through. the best vw dude on the web. thanks

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you very much, I truly appreciate the kind words. And thank you for taking the time to leave a comment.

[@acdcfan5672]

Thank you for the tips and pointing this out. Imagine spending money for a new carb or even a rebuilt one, and all that stale gas and rust clogging up the carb. Brake clean, throttle cable, and some time vs clogged carb jets. And also awesome find on the Big Lots sign. Looks great. Have a great day Friend until next video.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you my friend, I just try to do things to help others so they realize what can go wrong and sometimes it’s on a very easy fix. I was surprised messing around at big lots to find some signs like that that really made my day.

[@acdcfan5672]

@@SladesVWBeetle Always a pleasure seeing your videos. I’ve scoped out some from over a year ago for reference. Appreciate the advice. My wife shops Hobby Lobby. Sometimes they have good signs also, but alittle pricey. Another Jim’s swap coming October. Maybe see you there

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@acdcfan5672 I have not been to Hobby lobby yet, there’s one about 45 minutes from me I believe. I probably should go there. My daughter-in-law told me I would have a blast in there. That means Ill be using my credit card too much. 😁 I truthfully I’m going to try to make Jim’s in October they just sent me something in the mail. Of course I won’t be in a Volkswagen. But I’ll bring my jeep so I can buy stuff and fit it in the back. 😁

[@KennethSmith-h8f]

I just want to thank you for your video on cleaning fuel lines in the tunnel. I have a 74 Super beetle convertible, and it kept stalling and I realize that it was a fuel issue. I did what you suggested and it works great. Finally getting to run without stalling. thanks again. Ken.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Sadly, I was never notified of this comment. And I don’t know if you’ll see it. Thank you so much for leaving a comment, and I am very happy to hear that it all worked out for you.

[@dubworldvwadventures]

Great video Slade! This is an often overlooked part of restoration!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks my friend, a lot of times people don’t think to do that for some reason.

[@bjr4567]

Top notch stuff. I like your thoroughness, plus lots of practical tips.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks very much!!

[@mikehammer4546]

Great short video and VERY timely as I need to do that on my 63’ restoration. 👍👍

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much Mike, and thank you so much for being part of my little community here. I truly appreciate you.

[@80fordmustang6]

I’m at this step with my super beetle parked since 1986 sadly my line is completely blocked solid with gunk hopefully letting some brake clean soak in the line for a night helps some

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Just make sure to follow the steps which you already know that. However, when you’re finished, I would try to get a light inside of the tunnel since it could be that bad. Cap one end. With a vacuum cap. Blow some fluid inside of there while watching inside of the tunnel and see if it’s leaking anywhere. I’m going to run an external one on mine. I did it on the last car. I’m going to do a video on that. Those old lines inside the tunnel sometimes can be too far gone. Thank you so much for being here. But don’t run an external and directly under that tunnel. You don’t want it to bottom out

[@antoniorivera6187]

Nice job awesome that’s the best way to clean your gasoline great to know 👍🏻👍🏻have a bless day my friend 👍🏻

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Antonio! It truly makes a big difference and helps out. And bless you my friend, I hope that you have had a wonderful day.

[@eugenebaroni1298]

Great tip using the old cable to help clean the line. Have a good day...

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks Eugene, and thank you so much for being here. That cable truly helps scrubbed the walls of the tube.

[@JoseJimenez-me5fq]

I should have watched this video before replacing a few ignition components, end casting boots, cleaned carb and intake gaskets. Thanks for sharing Slade😁

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Jose, for taking the time to leave a comment I truly appreciate that.

[@superbear617]

I'm the 6th viewer! Yay! Nice video....looks pretty easy with the engine out. Looking forward to the next one...

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks my friend, and thanks for always being here. Honestly it’s not hard to do with the engine in either. Just be very cautious being underneath the vehicle.

[@williamtanner1372]

Wow! That was some nasty stuff in there. Great video!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

You’re so right William, I was actually shocked at how gross it was. So I’m really glad I did it. Thanks for always being her William I truly appreciate it.

[@OFFAxisBuilds]

Nice video. I will remember that trick when I need to clean out my next fuel line. That is such a great way of doing it.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much, it definitely makes things quite simple and keeps that wine nice and clean. Mine was sitting empty for a very long time though.

[@CMounsieur]

@@SladesVWBeetle glad to know, I'm NOT the only one. MINE sitted for 10 years until cleaned yesterday (it was blocked) I might run a newer line for my 350 miles trip. Regards from sunny & hot Acapulco

[@douglasbarnhart3324]

Thanks for the video ! I'm going to put this on my list I by past mine year's ago because it was clogged up .

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Doug, thanks for being here all the time and part of our community. It’s definitely worth taking out the time to do.

[@thomassnead9933]

Outstanding block of instruction. You covered everything in a clear and concise manner. Thank you Tom

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you very much Tom, and thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment it is very much appreciated.

[@CruisinComPTon]

Good stuff. I am so glad my fuel lines are all detachable. I'll be doing this on my 68 mustang thats been sitting since 2010. Im sure they need a good cleaning. Good video

[@rafabundes770]

I love your content. Just picked up a 73 super beetle and always refer to your page before approaching any maintenance… Thank you!!!!!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you very much I truly appreciate that. And congratulations on your super beetle! That’s awesome news.

[@zimms-world]

Great video. This is very helpful as I am going to do this on my car. Thanks for the great tips

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you my friend, and thanks for being here. I have to skip over to your channel right now.

[@stones316]

Just discovered your channel. I couldn’t hit the subscribe button fast enough. Great video, Sir!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks very much!! I truly appreciate you being part of the community here!

[@kimkeam2094]

interesting and an educational video. Thanks for the information as I have a blocked brake line that needs to be cleared! Most appreciated!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

You’re very welcome, and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment.

[@alexhuevera939]

you can hook up drill to cable to gently clean the line while carb cleaner is squirted in

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Yes you’re absolutely right Alex! It came clean pretty fast, which actually surprised me. That’s what I do with the heat risers on the intake manifolds. Use the drill method with a clutch cable. It truly works great.

[@charlsiefine3377]

Thanks for another great video! Another thing I'm not even doing but I watched the entire video. Appreciate you sharing your knowledge, I'm going to keep watching and gain all I can!!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you very much for commenting, and most of all thanks for taking the time to watch the videos. It truly makes it worthwhile, and I’m hoping it helps others.

[@ralphchristopherson782]

Great lessons as usual. Appreciate all your hard work!

[@lima2141999]

Thank you, very helpful video, Liked the SpongeBob seesaw reference.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much, and thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment.

[@PopularityContest]

You do everything when it come to breaking down a Beetle for a perfect restoration. Did you say seesaw ? I think someone wants lowrider lol

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks brother, I truly appreciate that!! Sometimes when I’m filming, and I look back when I’m editing. I wonder why I use the words I do. 🤦🏼‍♂️😂

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

Great info. 👍

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much!

[@volkswatson]

Awesomeness! I need to do this also!

[@volkswatson]

Yeah mine is completely blocked. I’ll have to prob take a drill on the end of my cable…

[@matthewmutch7853]

LOVE THE BUG!!!

[@davegiller5303]

Great vid mate, I did exact same thing on mine, but didn't have tube and bottle at rear, blasted rear wall of workshop with brown junky fuel, lol, fail

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Omg!! 😂😂😂 I just pictured that happening for some reason. But at least you cleaned it out. That’s what matters Dave, thank you so much for being here. When I did that last time, I didn’t have the bottle secured. It blew off the back outside of the garage and hit my wife’s windshield. Needless to say I had to wash her car immediately.

[@2GuysandaBug]

Nice video we did the same thing on our 69' hard to believe how much gunk was in there.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you very much! It’s amazing how much is inside of those. Definitely worth doing.

[@jimmd53]

Excellent points and advice as usual Slades. Wish I saw this a year ago before deciding laying a new fuel line in my 1970 Beetle. Will follow what you did in the next Beetle restoration I do. Was thinking of taking on a bus but that remains to be seen, my preference is still Beetles.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks for being her James, and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment I’m glad you’re enjoying the films. I would love to have a bus, but I live in Northeast, they’re not very cheap here and usually come in pieces. 😁

[@valdiviajr1]

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Oscar, and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment, I truly appreciate that very much.

[@ghanaf84]

Is there a difference between brake cleaner and carb cleaner. Is there a reason you are using brake cleaner instead of carb cleaner ? Thanks for the great video as always.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Honestly they both work quite well. I just happen to have that on hand. Carburetor cleaner can be used also and is very effective. Thank you for being here.

[@leonardramsey3458]

Great Video 👍🏻 A must DO on any project. Thanks for the info 💪🏼😎😁

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Leonard, I hope this video has helped a few folks.

[@Paulman50]

I never thought of cleaning that. I'll wait till I get strandard somewhere , then I'll clean it. 😊

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Truthfully it’s really worth doing. All the years, of crudbuildup inside.

[@josecortez4789]

Thank you 👍

[@thebadbug7026]

Good vid! That was some nasty stuff hanging out just waiting to clog up your carb...

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you very much, and I’m sorry about the delay I’m not being notified of all of my comments. I just started physically going through which is taking forever. There was definitely some nasty stuff in that line, I would’ve had serious issues.

[@VWBEETLEOVAL1955]

Good work Slade, that mess is out now and super clean. Maybe a bit off oil in it for long preservation against oxidation?

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks my friend, oddly enough when you brought up was on my mind. Until I have fuel filled up in that wind, I don’t want to have an issue with it.

[@Air-CooledAdventures]

Great video as always! I would be careful with the suggestion of using canned air since most of it contains bittering agents now-a-days to keep people from inhaling it. I'm not sure if those would be good to blow down into a fuel line.

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Great video. Love the technique. Is the gas line in the tunnel not accessible? As in to replace it ?

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks my friend! It’s not very accessible at all. It can be done but you have to cut the tunnel open, which is not a very positive job.

[@CMounsieur]

@@SladesVWBeetle .... you are right I've tried to pull it out, I couldn't. It seems that vas line it attached to the tunnel. I've enjoyed your video Sir .... gracias

[@nightowl5698]

Spade is it ok to run carb cleaner also ? Or is this a bad idea

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Absolutely! You can run carb cleaner that’s perfectly fine I just happen to have brake clean on hand.

[@nightowl5698]

@@SladesVWBeetle thank you 🙏

[@stapletonfamily4571]

What if I don’t have an air compressor ? Tips ?☹️

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I would then use compressed air in a can. Of course not as strong, but will help. Harbor freight often sells the small pancake compressors for about 50 bucks. Great for stuff like that and also blowing up tires…etc

[@gtzglvez]

Every classic car need this done beforebit leave you stranded on the road getting no fuel and only air bubbles on fuel filter...

[@doginu]

Put your cordless drill on the end of that cable...

[@larrymcgarage2152]

If you accidentally drop your red nozzle in there, you can blow air in from the back and blow it out.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Absolutely sir! I think I kept repeating myself because it happened to me before. I had to go to the back crank the compressor up and blow air through to get it back out😁

[@steverives3060]

Chuck the cable in a drill and spin it slowly as you back it out

[@thuggishg3565]

wish my wife let me deco the garage lol nope

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I still have a lot to do on my garage. Just short in money lol

[@wattageboy]

Lol! 😂love it! Thank you!