Product description
The first air-cooled Volkswagens had no on-board fuel gauge, but they did have a fuel cock that could be set to the reserve position. In practice, things worked exactly as Volkswagen had suggested: just keep driving until the engine started to sputter, quickly turn the fuel tap to the reserve position and hope you can make it to the next service station. Then you had to buy a separate meter, glued to the dashboard with a magnet, to keep track of the mileage so you could fill up on time the next time.
As the car ages, the fuel tap can leak. So check regularly for leaks, and replace it if in doubt.
Please note: the years of manufacture indicated assume that the original fuel tank is still present. If your car has been fitted with another tank, the thread size may be different.
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- VW specialist since 1989
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Beetle:
standard models 8.1955 and later
export models and convertible 8.1955 until 7.1961
Karmann Ghia:
until 7.1961
Do you want to know where this part belongs? Consult the exploded view drawing.
View drawingSpecifications
| Paruzzi number | 486 |
|---|---|
| Original VW number | 111209021E |
| Brand | Paruzzi |
| Freight | No |