I removed my fuel filter from inside the engine bay to under the car (about the same place you did) a couple weeks ago. Feel much better to have it there. Great video, btw, love your dog.
If we know Patina? SHe's the star of the channel! Don't tell the lovely Mrs. Brian I said that ;) think I would have put on a new filter with the location change, but it does seem like a good place for it.
Several years ago a friend of mine bought a new fuel filter for his 21 window and installed it in the parking lot of the parts store. He got about 2 miles down the road when it caught fire and burned to the ground. The fire investigators said the filter failed at the seam. They found both halves. One was almost intact and the other had melted into an unrecognizable blob but it was still connected to the melted fuel line. He tried suing the maker of the fuel filter and lost. It was a beautiful bus. A sad loss. Moving that filter is a very good idea. It always bothered me when they didn't have any clamps on them. I seem to recall that they didn't have them on the stock hoses on the older ones. Looks like Patina likes to chew on small trees like my old pit did. 🙂
Excellent Tips, especially the fire extinguisher. I have seen fuel filters at the bottom of the gas tanks on a VW Bug. My old 73 Super had it that way but not my 73 Bug.
Thanks VW Nut glad Patina had some fun and some VW twiking fuel rubber hose filter good spot add rubber or plastic grommet's thought the back tin before hose install though just a added protection from chaffing hose worked for VW seen them get cut from tin a unForseen like fire extinguisher definitely a plus what really happened a lot on Bug's is certain fuze removed from the carb area some VW have more than one!, person's unknown or unknowingly remove them they serve a Important function period!!, To stop burning wires yes with out is ticking fire well there's more crazy stuff Mustie knows for sure and yourself really like the video!!!; )
The 40HP 64 Baja i have that's 12v with an internal regulator alternator, someone put a universal electric fuel pump up front near the universal plastic fuel cell tank. So, I run a Fram G2 filter between the tank and pump up front. Will be adding a fuel pressure regulator soon so I can dial in the pressure to ensure it runs optimally.
I usually place one between fuel tank and hardline before it disappears through tunnel, just in case of any sediment within the fuel tank. If I run two (no harm in that) then I position it where you have at the rear.. good call. Have a good week...
Enjoyed the video bro, yes have a fire extinguisher in my SUV and daughter has one also. I give mine a shake once a year and usually do it when daylight saving finishes. The guy where I bought them from said they should be shaken at least once a year so have followed that. All the best
I run the glass ones in my Land Rover but the filter is in the engine bay. I wouldn’t want that running under for fear would get hit from debris and break. Also the internal seals often fail on those as well due to current gasoline mixtures and rubber not mixing well. I DO run the empi metal ones under just like you did on all the VW’s! And The 62 has a plastic one just like you did here!
patina says we will start by pulling. followed by chewing. and more pulling. regardless of filter location. the best preventative is maintenance. keep things clean tight and in good condition. Oh was wondering if you have a po box Mr vwnut. And do you use spinners spoons and jigs when you fish?
I do use spinners, spoons and jigs. no po box but you can email me at vwnut1967@gmail.com and i can get you an address. Thank you very much for being here burninpwder76
Good topic. I lost my ‘74 3 weeks after selling it and it caught fire in front of the local newspaper so the moment was captured for everyone to see. The new owner called requesting a sales receipt copy as the original was in the back seat and got barbecued in the fire. Sad day
Happened to mine back in the early eighties, the brass fitting came out going down the hi-way. Burned the engine and lid. Cleaned it up replaced the wiring harness and it lived again. I safety wire that line to the carb now. Filter under the tank or behind the fan shroud now.
Hi Brian me and she who controls the purse have had a cople of beetles and have always had a fuel filter fitted in the engine bay just where yours is / was without any issues, doing about 12000 miles a year, just saying. Best wishes from a very wet and cold England.
Brian I know it is not the pressure side of the line, what your take on hose clamps , vibration etc ever have any issues rubber line swelling slipping off?
I literally did this last week when I replaced all of the fuel hoses on my '68 with the 5mm braided German fuel lines (have easy access to non-ethanol fuel so ethanol degradation isn't an issue). Went the extra mile and bought European-made Mann plastic fuel filters and used crimp clamps on all of the connections for extra safety. Also have a safety wire on the carb's fuel inlet, just in case. I finally have a Beetle and I'll be damned if I let it burn :)
I had to fit a fuel filter in my 73 Renault 17 I kept getting brass filings in the carb! When I eventually took the tank out to do some welding on the bodywork it had loads of brass filings in it!
The brass stub can be pinned. Many fibreglass bodied Reliant Scimitars have been burnt to the ground here in the UK when this fault occurs. The engine is Ford V6. As you say, ethanol and rubber is a poor mix. Chinese hose from eBay, even when it has all of the ethanol safe codes printed on it should be avoided. Buy hose that is guaranteed. The old school cloth covered hose beloved by VW is rubbish. It invariably splits where the connection is and that split is hidden under the cloth cover. I'm not unhappy about having a plastic filter in the engine bay but what you removed had too long hoses so flopped about all over the place. That will speed up the splitting. I wouldn't use a plastic one under the car, it's just tempting fate. Good metal cased filters of the same size are readily available. Some are OEM for some cars and are safer and more reliable. Sorry for the small sermon, I have your best interests at heart. +1 for having a fire extinguisher. I confess to not currently having one so will have to mend my ways. I suspect I'm not the only one.
I love that saw!!! I run 2 fuel filters on my '74.... 1 after the fuel tank, & 1 in the no-no zone!! My bug don't run that much anymore either... So it works great, long as it don't work at all... I guess... Keep up the great work my friend!! Did you ever get the hazy dayz hubcaps figured out??
And most of the glass filters have a screen mesh that when you see it’s dirty you just take out and clean it and put it back clean and those filters are on amazon for 5 to 7 dollars and will last awhile
You don't need a fuel filter. These cars did not come with an aux. Filter. There is a screen in the tank and a fine scrreen in the pump, if you run a stock pump. Stick to stock. Cheers!.
I removed my fuel filter from inside the engine bay to under the car (about the same place you did) a couple weeks ago. Feel much better to have it there. Great video, btw, love your dog.
Never crossed my mind it would melt . Good call on relocate !
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If we know Patina? SHe's the star of the channel! Don't tell the lovely Mrs. Brian I said that ;) think I would have put on a new filter with the location change, but it does seem like a good place for it.
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Misty's is right there as well. After this topic. I'm going to look into a glass one. Thanks brian. Great vid
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Several years ago a friend of mine bought a new fuel filter for his 21 window and installed it in the parking lot of the parts store. He got about 2 miles down the road when it caught fire and burned to the ground. The fire investigators said the filter failed at the seam. They found both halves. One was almost intact and the other had melted into an unrecognizable blob but it was still connected to the melted fuel line. He tried suing the maker of the fuel filter and lost. It was a beautiful bus. A sad loss.
Moving that filter is a very good idea. It always bothered me when they didn't have any clamps on them. I seem to recall that they didn't have them on the stock hoses on the older ones.
Looks like Patina likes to chew on small trees like my old pit did. 🙂
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This story is my absolute nightmare for my 21 window.... Not road worthy but still.... Thanks for the insight
Excellent Tips, especially the fire extinguisher.
I have seen fuel filters at the bottom of the gas tanks on a VW Bug. My old 73 Super had it that way but not my 73 Bug.
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Perfect place for the fuel filter. Why no clamps?
I was using a fuel line that does not require them in my opinion( very controversial😀) Thank you very much for being here Rich
Thanks VW Nut glad Patina had some fun and some VW twiking fuel rubber hose filter good spot add rubber or plastic grommet's thought the back tin before hose install though just a added protection from chaffing hose worked for VW seen them get cut from tin a unForseen like fire extinguisher definitely a plus what really happened a lot on Bug's is certain fuze removed from the carb area some VW have more than one!, person's unknown or unknowingly remove them they serve a Important function period!!, To stop burning wires yes with out is ticking fire well there's more crazy stuff Mustie knows for sure and yourself really like the video!!!; )
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The 40HP 64 Baja i have that's 12v with an internal regulator alternator, someone put a universal electric fuel pump up front near the universal plastic fuel cell tank. So, I run a Fram G2 filter between the tank and pump up front. Will be adding a fuel pressure regulator soon so I can dial in the pressure to ensure it runs optimally.
I usually place one between fuel tank and hardline before it disappears through tunnel, just in case of any sediment within the fuel tank. If I run two (no harm in that) then I position it where you have at the rear.. good call.
Have a good week...
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Mine is coming out of the engine bay and going by the transmission like yours. Great video!
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That reciprocating hacksaw is wild, man. Nice bug, too.
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I rekin that's a wise move I hope people take note and follow 🐑✌
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Yes great idea to have a fire extinguisher just in case! Or bring a bag of marshmallows for the carbeque!
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Nice job Brian a safe and practical place to fit it👍
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Enjoyed the video bro, yes have a fire extinguisher in my SUV and daughter has one also. I give mine a shake once a year and usually do it when daylight saving finishes. The guy where I bought them from said they should be shaken at least once a year so have followed that. All the best
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I run the glass ones in my Land Rover but the filter is in the engine bay. I wouldn’t want that running under for fear would get hit from debris and break. Also the internal seals often fail on those as well due to current gasoline mixtures and rubber not mixing well. I DO run the empi metal ones under just like you did on all the VW’s! And The 62 has a plastic one just like you did here!
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Patina's eating the bark off the stick ! Awesome video !
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patina says we will start by pulling. followed by chewing. and more pulling. regardless of filter location. the best preventative is maintenance. keep things clean tight and in good condition. Oh was wondering if you have a po box Mr vwnut. And do you use spinners spoons and jigs when you fish?
I do use spinners, spoons and jigs. no po box but you can email me at vwnut1967@gmail.com and i can get you an address. Thank you very much for being here burninpwder76
Good morning brother, ya keep good care of her. Amazing how such a classic keeps going and going, cheers!
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Good topic. I lost my ‘74 3 weeks after selling it and it caught fire in front of the local newspaper so the moment was captured for everyone to see. The new owner called requesting a sales receipt copy as the original was in the back seat and got barbecued in the fire. Sad day
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The added weight of the filter will work the brass stub in the carb out and cause fuel to pump all over the engine.
Happened to mine back in the early eighties, the brass fitting came out going down the hi-way. Burned the engine and lid. Cleaned it up replaced the wiring harness and it lived again. I safety wire that line to the carb now. Filter under the tank or behind the fan shroud now.
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It makes sense to me to keep it it away from the distributor. Thanks for posting. Now it's playtime for Patina
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Excellent video! Thanks for the inspiration. Gonna do it to my 66, also an extremely cool saw!
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Nice job Brian. Would love one of those saws!
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What helps on the plastic one if you have it on the low side . while it is running it would probably just suck air . not spray gas
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Hi Brian me and she who controls the purse have had a cople of beetles and have always had a fuel filter fitted in the engine bay just where yours is / was without any issues, doing about 12000 miles a year, just saying. Best wishes from a very wet and cold England.
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Brian I know it is not the pressure side of the line, what your take on hose clamps , vibration etc ever have any issues rubber line swelling slipping off?
depends on the type of line. clamp is safest for sure. Thank you very much for being here Dan
I literally did this last week when I replaced all of the fuel hoses on my '68 with the 5mm braided German fuel lines (have easy access to non-ethanol fuel so ethanol degradation isn't an issue). Went the extra mile and bought European-made Mann plastic fuel filters and used crimp clamps on all of the connections for extra safety. Also have a safety wire on the carb's fuel inlet, just in case.
I finally have a Beetle and I'll be damned if I let it burn :)
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I had to fit a fuel filter in my 73 Renault 17 I kept getting brass filings in the carb!
When I eventually took the tank out to do some welding on the bodywork it had loads of brass filings in it!
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Shmutz. that is a good word. Did I see a for sale sign on the 64?
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Also they usually come with 2 replacement/ cleanable elements and then u can buy extra ones for a couple $ when needed
I always fit my filters under there. Theres a nifty bracket you can buy that holds the filter to the gearbox. I have one on my 67.
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Yes, at least a 5 lb. ABC fire extinguisher :)
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The brass stub can be pinned. Many fibreglass bodied Reliant Scimitars have been burnt to the ground here in the UK when this fault occurs. The engine is Ford V6. As you say, ethanol and rubber is a poor mix. Chinese hose from eBay, even when it has all of the ethanol safe codes printed on it should be avoided. Buy hose that is guaranteed. The old school cloth covered hose beloved by VW is rubbish. It invariably splits where the connection is and that split is hidden under the cloth cover. I'm not unhappy about having a plastic filter in the engine bay but what you removed had too long hoses so flopped about all over the place. That will speed up the splitting. I wouldn't use a plastic one under the car, it's just tempting fate. Good metal cased filters of the same size are readily available. Some are OEM for some cars and are safer and more reliable. Sorry for the small sermon, I have your best interests at heart. +1 for having a fire extinguisher. I confess to not currently having one so will have to mend my ways. I suspect I'm not the only one.
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The bench saw In frame 8 :30, seemed to work only the middle part of the blade.?
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I love that saw!!!
I run 2 fuel filters on my '74....
1 after the fuel tank, & 1 in the no-no zone!!
My bug don't run that much anymore either... So it works great, long as it don't work at all... I guess...
Keep up the great work my friend!!
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That’s exactly where I put it on my ‘63 👍🏻
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Good job.
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fun as always👍
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Good content. Just wish you had another camera so you can show different angles and closeups.
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And most of the glass filters have a screen mesh that when you see it’s dirty you just take out and clean it and put it back clean and those filters are on amazon for 5 to 7 dollars and will last awhile
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Some people do love to drive, left hand drive cars. Over here .
Same with right hand drive here😀
There are clear glass reusable filters made of glass and metal that unscrew to replace the filter. FYI
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They look fancy but glass breaks. Not what you need.
any newq projects in the pipe line maybe a vw bus or motorbike build
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Never mind the filter dad i want to play lol
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Interesting i dunno enough to say either way bro...
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I am going to change my fuel filter in the same location igot the braket.
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You don't need a fuel filter. These cars did not come with an aux. Filter. There is a screen in the tank and a fine scrreen in the pump, if you run a stock pump. Stick to stock. Cheers!.
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Should be filtered at the pump at all gas stations they was in 70s thur the 90s at my Chevron station
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The safest place for the fuel filter is the front end of the car and away from the engine. Under the fuel tank.
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Mine melted the other day on the exhaust pipe lol
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Was safer than a Ford Pinto.
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