VW Fuel Regulator Update - What HAPPENED???

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Hi All, Well, the regulator I installed went bad and started leaking fuel! In this video, I replace it with the:

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[MrFantasylover]

I'm surprised it's not leaking. I see no Teflon tape on the npt fittings and just threaded in

[michaeltoney]

Dear Franny.

Your videos are my only lifeline.

I’ve been upgrading systems in my recently purchased 1971 VW Van (Cletus) and everything is really rough and I’ve never done any of this before.

With your videos it gives me the courage to do it and learn.

[mostlycars]

Freaking best bug videos anywhere. I have a 58 body, 63 chassis and 69 engine. Thanks. Awesome videos.

[karlt]

Good, clear video but I hope you’ve rerouted that rubber fuel line and the spark plug wire as they were both resting right up against the inlet pre-heater pipe!!! Need I remind you those pipes get scorching hot - massive fire hazard on your hands there!! Check it out @ 2.48 mins in...

[arad]

Hi Franny - Just received my 67' 1300 today here in the south of France. This is the first thing on my checklist - Thank you so much for your videos - Just awesome.

[strshooter]

I found your troubleshooting technique pretty thorough when "Lemon Drop" died on it's way back from your shop with it's owner. Very clever use of the vacuum line cap to extend the fuel pump rod. I had a 72 "Super Beetle" purchased used overseas in Spain while I was stationed there with the US Navy. I brought the car back to VT once I got out of the USN. That 72 Super Beetle of mine had a number of problems over the 6 or 7 years I owned it, but I wouldn't go into that extensive list. Poor design, lousy manufacturing, etc..., still didn't take everything away from it being my 1st car and I enjoyed it a lot. Of course, I swore I'd never to own another VW vehicle, and never have. My hat's off to you for your shop, and your work on these cars. I learned a lot about regular maintenance on vehicles with that bug.
Your videos are very informative, fun to watch, and I enjoy them. (I've even learned a thing or two :-) . Maybe a small bucket, or coffee can, etc..., when you think you'll have to pull off a fuel line, or fuel pump on your next road side house call ;-). Great site, and well done to you both.

[baritonebynight]

I wish Franny was my mechanic! I have a '78 convertible with fuel injection that is maintained by a vintage VW specialist who is nearing retirement and nobody else in my city knows much about them. I'm glad that are younger people like Franny who have a passion for these vintage cars and knows their stuff!

[frankmatthews]

Thanks for the followup and saving some headaches as well as time/money for those of us who may need to follow suit with the addition of a pressure regulator.

[secoff]

Frannie-here is my humble .02: the best thing you can do is dispense altogether with the mechanical fuel pump. Electric fuel pumps work great-install in front of car below tank level and you can get them 3psi right out the box.Solex carbs do great with 3 psi.In this case no need for regulator. I have used them as T set set up for dual carbs and the Holley works fine.You are correct the other is one scheisse. Advantage of electric is no more vapor lock ever. Of course you would need to install a safety fuel shut off relay as well if you go the electric route. Anyway cheers.

[andrecampbell]

This is actually what working on any car is like, mistakes are made and experience is gained, thanks Franny for showing your mistakes.👍👍👍👍

[Thrakall]

The replacement regulator is great. I've used those time and again on various projects. At those pressures that should last that car for years to come. I would suspect it would need a new pump long before the regulator. Great video and clean install.

[russellfoote]

good find ive tried the dial regulator on my buggy it failed

[Sagart]

I appreciate the "what went wrong" honesty of the intended fix.

[randyyoung]

Another way to adjust the fuel pressure is to grind the flat end of the fuel pump pushrod in small increments until the desired pressure is reached .. Keep in mind that the Generator push rod is not the same length as the Alternator push rod ..

[shawn]

Thanks again, I just added the same regulator. I did not add anything to the threads. I’ll keep an eye on it for leaks.

[Flaviorrodolfo]

Nice Video. I'm (for some reason) really intersted in the bike carbs conversion, but I only find videos in inline engines, I have seen some pictures of Beetle engines with them, but just that. This regulator would be nice in this sort of adaptation.

[wilfredocortez]

I like that fuel regulator, learned from you how to use my vacuum gauge aside from tuning carb. I remember now why may Kia Pride smell gasoline while running in idle sometimes gas overflowed. I think the culprit was my new fuel pump too much pressure, the old fuel pump never overflow just suddenly retired.

[coolbrian]

Excellent video - I recently bought a new carb for my stock 1200 and was having no success in getting the idle & mixture screws to respond appropriately! I picked up a fuel pressure gauge based on your last video and tested the fuel pump pressure - 4.2psi !! I now have a new regulator on the way ( I definitely would have went for the cheaper EMPI ). Really appreciate the content THANK YOU!

[HomeBuiltByJeff]

I have that same regulator sitting on a shelf. I think I definitely need to install it. I was stubborn grinding down the pin as I wanted it to work as intended, but I think this way is much more accurate. Thanks again Franny.

[johnnyturbo]

I have had that Holly fuel pressure regulator seep fuel on my 1985 1st Gen Mazda rx7 SCCA ITA race car. It didn't really leak in drips but it did show signs of wetness after a few races, so keep an eye on if for a while.