{"id":326,"date":"2023-12-10T16:37:51","date_gmt":"2023-12-10T16:37:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/?p=326"},"modified":"2023-12-10T16:44:04","modified_gmt":"2023-12-10T16:44:04","slug":"fuel-pump-replacement-continued","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/index.php\/2023\/12\/10\/fuel-pump-replacement-continued\/","title":{"rendered":"Fuel Pump Replacement Continued"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Y&#8217;all are going to get tired of posts pointed at the fuel pump. But I had noticed gas on the top of the fuel pump under where the lines attached. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9074-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9074-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9074-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9074-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9074-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9074-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So knowing that was totally dangerous, I decided to replace the clamps with 11-13mm (1\/4&#8243;) fuel injection clamps. These, as I understand do not cut or over squish the hoses. Plus the do not &#8220;ovalize&#8221; at the worm drive gear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9084-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9084-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9084-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9084-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9084-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9084-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The post on the bolt was a touch too long so I clipped it and sanded the edge with a file. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9097-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9097-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9097-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9097-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9097-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9097-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9099-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9099-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9099-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9099-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9099-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9099-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9095-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9095-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9095-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9095-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9095-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9095-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then we go back to clamping the hoses and removing them. I reattached everything with the new fuel injection clamps and started it up&#8230; and gas was leaking from the carb hose side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9104-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9104-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9104-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9104-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9104-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9104-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The problem, as far as I can tell is the old hose clamps smooshed the hose too much and was not allowing for a good seal. So I trimmed that and reinstalled. Everything is fine now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9109-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9109-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9109-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9109-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9109-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9109-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;ll replace the fuel line\/hose from the filter to the pump when I replace the filter. But a shake down ride has no leaks! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Video of Fuel Pump on Beetle\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BYuliGGs2Rw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Obviously I will watch it like a hawk and for at least the next month I&#8217;ll assume it is leaking and about to burn up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parts and Tools: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NAPA 1\/4 Fuel Injection Clamps: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.napaonline.com\/en\/p\/BK_7051225\">https:\/\/www.napaonline.com\/en\/p\/BK_7051225<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gear Wrench Line Pinch Pliers <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7MM socket<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/4&#8243; Socket <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>File<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small bolt cutters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9087-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9087-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9087-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9087-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9087-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IMG_9087-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Y&#8217;all are going to get tired of posts pointed at the fuel pump. But I had noticed gas on the top of the fuel&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":328,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-326","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/326","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=326"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/326\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":336,"href":"https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/326\/revisions\/336"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/328"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=326"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=326"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/robonza.com\/beetle\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=326"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}