So my bugs doing its job, keeping me out of my house away from the drama of 2 and 4 yr old girls. Po installed a new empi carb, it runs well but I was noticing occasional drop of gas on linkage, I plan to rebuild original bocar that is in box of stuff from po. Also wanted to replace some suspect looking fuel line, some original braided and some rubber hoses, I had some German braided stuff but it's to big, guessing 7mm not the 5. I pick up 1/4" and some fi clamps, well 1/4" to big, snugger than woven, i used it but nit comfortable with it, also the clamps were to big, so I'm reusing the old ones.
I just want dependability, not originality, should I look for 3/16, and clamps? Do you guys get this stuff locally, along with a metal filter i can put over trans. Does the German stuff hold up with the alcohol laden fuel we run?
I also learned my vac advance can on dist is no bueno. I ordered pertronix dist with electronic ignition, please don't bash me! Oh and my thermostat is stuck open, hence the accumulation of vasaline under oil cap, nasty looking crap. I suppose the runs around the neighbor hood in the snow never really got it to hot.
Ok thanks for allowing me to vent
Fuel line and other discoveries
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Re: Fuel line and other discoveries
I get all my stuff via mail order or I stock up at shows. Try to find an org solex acrb to rebuild.... you'll be happier than the ' slocar'.
also..... i have used worm clamps forever.... but im ready to make the plunge to the band style.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/ ... id=1214978
also..... i have used worm clamps forever.... but im ready to make the plunge to the band style.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/ ... id=1214978
Glenn wrote:I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
MrBreeze wrote: This is the DVG board. The threads flow as they flow.
Deal with it.
Re: Fuel line and other discoveries
Thanks for advice, does woven stuff deteriorate with the new gas, I had that happen on a boat. I ended up replacing all the line with new marine (read as, bend over and take it) rubber line.
As for carb, I just returned a German solex 34 from a guy on ts. Really nice guy but could not get it to run right, plus he cut the anti diesel valve. He also replated it in zinc chromate, I think that clogged the vac ports. I actually dropped it and brokenoff the arm for return spring, he said no prob return it for a refund, now I'm wondering if the bad vac can had something to do with the stumble! It's hard and or pricey to find a good German one, I'm hoping for 35$ the rebuilt original the car came with will play nice.
As for carb, I just returned a German solex 34 from a guy on ts. Really nice guy but could not get it to run right, plus he cut the anti diesel valve. He also replated it in zinc chromate, I think that clogged the vac ports. I actually dropped it and brokenoff the arm for return spring, he said no prob return it for a refund, now I'm wondering if the bad vac can had something to do with the stumble! It's hard and or pricey to find a good German one, I'm hoping for 35$ the rebuilt original the car came with will play nice.
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Re: Fuel line and other discoveries
When I changed my 6 year old fuel line, I cut it open to inspect.
Looks OK to me.
Looks OK to me.
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Re: Fuel line and other discoveries
Can't say the same thing about your thumb though!!!Glenn wrote:When I changed my 6 year old fuel line, I cut it open to inspect.
Looks OK to me.
"THE BLEEDER"
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That's my index finger.
Glenn
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Re: Fuel line and other discoveries
So no local source for usable fuel line? In Suffolk?
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I can get some for you in Massapequa.
Glenn
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When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
Re: Fuel line and other discoveries
Massapequa isn't bad. I thought it was just me not being able to find it. Do u have a shop in mind, or can I meet u at ur shift at the truck stop!
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How much do you need?
I'm just gonna get it from Tony @ GT Imports. You can call him at 516-799-1100 and get it directly. Just mention DVG or me.
I'm just gonna get it from Tony @ GT Imports. You can call him at 516-799-1100 and get it directly. Just mention DVG or me.
Glenn
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"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
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"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
Re: Fuel line and other discoveries
Thanks brother! This is why I didnt post this rant on ts, keep it local! I'd like to replace all flexible line on the car from tank back also proper clamps (10?) I'm hoping to get to centerport show, maybe I can grab it from u there. Let me know what I'd owe u..apporox. DO NOT GO OUT OF YOUR WAY! I can take a trip if need be.
Rob
Rob
Re: Fuel line and other discoveries
I ordered some 5 mm braided line off Internet, thanks so much for offering to grab some. I hope to be able to give someone a hand from here sometime.
Rob
Rob