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Wed May 05, 2004 7:50 am

I've always had a problem with this. When I change the inline fuel filter or the fuel pump, I end up with gas draining all over the place. I'm always worried about pinching the line with vice grips, thinking that I'm damaging the line. I've shoved a pencil, a golf tee etc. in the end of the line and it keeps on dripping out (especially if the tank is full).

Is there an easier way to do this? Did VW make a tool to clamp off a fuel line?

Thanks,

Doug

Wed May 05, 2004 7:55 am

You can get clamps for this use at you local auto parts place. If times are rough you can use your wire crimpers and a good tight rubberband also.

Wed May 05, 2004 8:07 am

depends on where i have to do it. roadside, whatever is handy. i usually use visegrips. otherwise clamps as mentioned. auto supply places also sell sets of plugs for various applications.

Wed May 05, 2004 8:25 am

I use a small screw type clamp which is designed not to damage the fuel line. If the hose is old, just replace it when you replace the filter or pump. No use worrying about a leak.

I have seen the wire spring clamps that VW used for this application but don't recall where. It probably was in my Bentley book...

Scott

Wed May 05, 2004 8:28 am

I used a bolt the same size as the filter and a hose clamp and haven't dripped a drop in over a month now. :shock: :lol:

Wed May 05, 2004 8:38 am

needle nose vise grips with long sockets over the noses to prevent tearing.

Wed May 05, 2004 9:11 am

The proper line clamps can be had at a local parts store for $5.00 or so.

Wed May 05, 2004 9:42 am

[b] I found a plastic plug that fit
my fuel line tight, but just today
I bought a shut-off valve at
O'reillys for $5.00 universal use
with 1/4 line. Briggs & Stratton
and Snapper fuel shut-off vavle. [/b]

Wed May 05, 2004 11:46 am

I use my 4" vicegrips and then plug the line with a fuel pump pushrod so it'll go through the sheetmetal.

JP

Wed May 05, 2004 12:07 pm

This one's easy. Buy a Barndoor, shut off the fuel valve, turn the engine on for the second it runs till the line is empty of gas, and you won't drip a drop and there won't be any fuel in the line. Easy.

Wed May 05, 2004 5:32 pm

I installed a fuel cut off switch in line. Serves two purposes.
1. Easy no spill gas mess when working on the fuel system.
2. If it gets stolen the thiefs will only get a couple of blocks before they run out of gas. Hopefully they try and fill the tank before giving up and leaving it where it ran out. Hey, a guy can dream can't he.

Wed May 05, 2004 6:20 pm

The shut off valve is a good idea. At work we have these small orange colored airline plugs and they fit perfect, thats what I use.

Wed May 05, 2004 6:23 pm

BUCIOBATISTI wrote: This one's easy. Buy a Barndoor, shut off the fuel valve, turn the engine on for the second it runs till the line is empty of gas, and you won't drip a drop and there won't be any fuel in the line. Easy.

This works with any pre-61 bus......pull the reserve cable out half way.