Leaking fuel tube

[VW 144th]

Hi all,

My 1970 bug has developed a leak in the steel fuel tube, inside the shifter tunnel.
Any idea how to repair/replace this as it does not look like a easy endevor.
Who is willing to do it and $

Thanks in advance

Jason

[getgeoff]

I would just run a new fuel line underneath and along side the running board area with clamps to hold it up. Just use sheet metal screws up threw the area where the pan bolts are. Or pull the whole body off and replace with way more effort and time. Or if you could access the damaged pipe via the shifter hole or the fwd pan inspection cover you could cut the pipe at the damage and splice in a new rubber section with clamps.

[steveo_32]

just popped the garage door open and the 71 ghia vert sure smells like fuel.....same problem haha im gunna deal with it in spring:)

[notchback]

Just run a new fuel line inside the tunnel. Cut off the exposed front and back and feed a new line from the rear and pull off the beam inspection plate to feed it through. It will be a bitch but way better than running it exposed

[notchback]

Also I can do the repair if you can't yourself. My shop is located in North Vancouver

[VW 144th]

Thank you all for your input.
Bruce ,if you have done this job you will know what to expect ,I will call u later this week to set up a appointment
Thanks

Jason

[Bruce]

Any idea how to repair/replace this as it does not look like a easy endevor.

It's actually pretty easy to put a new line inside the tunnel.
Remove all the covers to the tunnel (shift coupler, frame head, body in front of frame head)
Disconnect the shift rod
Remove your pedal assembly, shifter, and e-brake.
Remove one seat (or two)
Get a light bulb socket with nothing around it and stick it in the tunnel at the shift coupler.

Now you can look in from the front and see all the way to the back of the tunnel.
Cut the old line where it goes into the left frame horn and remove it.
Insert a piece of welding rod (or straighten out a coat hanger) into the exit hole of the left frame horn until it comes out by the shift coupler.

Start feeding the new line in from the front, making sure it clears all the other tubes along the way.
When you get the new line to the shift coupler, insert the welding rod into the line.  Keep feeding the line from the front of the car while the welding rod guides the line into the exit hole.

After everything is open and ready to accept the line, it takes 10 min to get the line into place.
Then, using super long nylon zip straps, secure the new line to the old one.  You can put a zip strap all along the tunnel through all the holes.