AboutRon Wolff Expertise I am proficient in the following areas of VW Air Cooled Models from 1968-1979:
Vehicles: Super Beetle, Beetle, Thing, Karmann Ghia, Bus, Westfalia/Bus
Areas of expertise years 1968-1979
Engine Rebuild advice for all air cooled engines
VW Brake system replacement
Automatic Stickshift transmission
VW KOOL and DPD air conditioning systems (ex. thing)
Westfalia Electrical system dual battery
Westy Refridge Repair
Westy Cabinet Repair
Westy
AFC Fuel Injection system (1975 bugs) (1975 bus/Westys)
Soundproofing
General type 4 engine rebuild/technical data (i.e. 1.7 ltr, 1.8., 2.0) for buses
VW Air Cooled Beetle and Bus Paint codes
VW Distributor Compatibility Information
Westy component repair
Emission Systems
Exhaust Systems
General Electric System
Door rebuild (windows, seals, vent windows)
Body Panel Removal and general repair (non-welded)
Charging System
Convertible top Installation: Beetle
CV joints
Engine Troubleshooting
Valve Train
Non areas of expertise:
High Performance Modifications
Front end related components
Rear suspension (spring plate adjustment)
Bodywork / painting
Experience
Past/Present clients I often contribute to the westfalia users group technical boards. I have been a member for about 4 years. My usermame is 76Heatwagen
I restore vintage Volkswagens and currently own 4 of them.
Expert: Ron Wolff Date: 9/11/2007 Subject: 79 VW Convertible Fuel Tank
Question The fuel line from my fuel tank keeps plugging up and has low flow, which causes the engine to sputter when it is accelerated. I have cleared it with an air hose and get good flow, but it soon plugs again. Is it possible to clear this without removing the fuel tank? If I have to remove the fuel tank how do I clean it?
Answer Hi Ruben,
It sounds like you do need to remove your fuel tank. The best way to do this is to empty it from the bottom, by disconnecting the lines.
Next, remove the 4 13MM bolts that hold it into the trunk compartment.
After that, carefully remove all of the lines that lead to the top of the tank (including the filler neck line). I would further suggest replacing this neck as a matter of good maintenance.
Once that is done, the fuel tank can be easily removed from the top.
Safety note: Make sure all the fuel is drained out, and always have a fire extinguisher handy.
If your tank is that bad, it may be worth replacing the tank, as they are under 100.00.
Whatever you decide to do, you can obtain cleaners or a new tank at the following site:
