VW Vapor Lock / Hot Weather

Air Cooled VW engines can experience Fuel Vapor Lock in Hot weather. Here are some possible solutions.

[djjonnybong]

I've started just playing your videos while I have morning coffee. Dun matter the subject, it all helps or will help when I hear someone mention a issue I've heard you share knowledge on. Thanks for making bug stewardship EZGZ-ier.

[squealguitar]

Also if you are in a hot climate like Arizona, route the fuel line away from the intake manifold and closer to the side of the engine bay. I did this about two summers ago and never had a problem since. Great video GZ

[kodyweisbeck]

I just got done having these vaporlock problems, changed to a Napa electric fuel pump and put the standoffs on and so far so good, great video by the way!!

[RustyGlovebox]

It can be a major concern for those that experience it. Some good tips GZ.

[vicferrarisgarage]

Good morning EzGZ another excellent video by the way.
I recently on my Manx went through five months of nightmares trying to cure a vapor lock problem. You might have this person look at swapping out their distributor if they have electronic. That’s what mine turned out to be! It mimicked vapor lock perfectly. It was a brand new electronic distributor. I went to points and everything’s perfect again.
By the way on my first test drive I went through a 4 inch deep Creek. So I don’t recommend electronic for off road. Have a great day.
Vic The Dick Ferrari (nickname earned at Stevenson Chevrolet golden Colorado when I crashed a Corvette as a lot man in 1984)! Lol

[wesbuhr]

Great information. I know my dad when I was a kid he had a 1954 Chevy pickup he would put clothespins on the fuel line. To help dissipate the heat.

[raymondheath]

Yup, I routinely sand down the outside of the fuel pump stand and coated the inside with pure silicone .I've actually had the rubber fuel line collapse and pinch off the fuel flow. Sometimes a nice piece of neopreme racing line will prevent that

[jakehooper]

Thanks for all you do gz ! Your videos have helped me tremendously !

[bigwadventures]

Great Video, and some Good Information. Nice you have an example car for each venue. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. Take care my friend. BigW:-). Time to motor.👍👍

[boyagoob]

Another vid from the man him self EZGZ. Q: how many buggy’s do you have

[RodderFiles]

guy vw show sat was having that prob his line was resting on the manifold told him to reroute it like yours

[OhhState]

What if my fuel rod guide is very stuck in the engine? and it doesn't seem like there is a gasket under it. And possibly leaking fuel. Would this cause over heating? Currently experiences vapor lock after shutting the engine off and upon restart up to 1.5-2 hours after shut off. The engine is getting very hot and I can see the gas boiling in the fuel filter. I've checked everything else. Timing is good, points are good, no oil leak, metal fuel line not touching manifold, no big visible gaps around engine compartment . Any suggestions?

[jimmywilkinson]

On a trip to Dallas I had to put a aluminium bag of Ice on it to keep running, Every 50 miles I had to change the Ice .

[nysanto]

HELP!!!! My bug driver side rear wheel got stock . i was driving about 45m/h and the wheel got look, any advise ? i don't know if its the transmission or breaks, it was DRIPPING some very black liquid a day before, THE WHEEL IS LOCK

[happycampers]

How can you repair a rusted out Shock Tower yourself 1970 beetle any help would be appreciated!.

[reginaldlarry]

My 73 beetle just started that, stop sign cut off, idle cut off has hesitation

[malkucken]

Great video - thank you EZGZ! Here is the perfect fuel line for these old VWs:

[azdirtbag]

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