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• Re: whistling engines again (was RE: GET BACK ON TOPIC!)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 09:39:59 -0400
  Definitely change the fuel filter first! It's way cheaper than the pump, and a clogged filter can slow fuel flow/cause the pump...
• on the road again (was jammed fuel pump)
  Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 17:39:18 -0400
  ...I also put a new main fuel filter on too. The van starts and runs perfect. After filling the old pump with parts cleaner...
• Re: Draining Fluid From the Fuel Filter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 23:26:54 -0400
  ...Draining Fluid From the Fuel Filter Having lived in Alaska for 30 years, I have learned about ice and water in the fuel lines...
• Re: My '84 1.9L has two fuel filters!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 2 Feb 2002 12:02:45 -0500
  ...In many cases, the "extra" filter may have been added by the dealer or repair shop. Also, it may depend on the fuel tank...
• Re: No Start: Fuel Pump?
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Thu, 17 Aug 2017 19:09:27 -0700
  ...More than likely the fuel pump always ran twice and I just missed it. BUT ... Does anyone else have problems with WIX fuel filters...
• atf in diesel fuel filters???
  Historical mailing list - Brian Jones
  Sun, 24 Sep 2000 10:21:46 EDT
  hi all, was just reading an article about diesel fuel filters- this guy says when he changes them, he fills them with automatic trans...
• Re: Fuel Pump Noise
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Fri, 12 Feb 2016 16:02:24 -0800
  ...Started a month or so ago (fuel pump buzzing) so I put in a front, pre-fuel-pump filter. That solved the problem for...
• Re: HELP! Lack of power at high speeds during cross country trip
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 14 May 2000 04:22:42 -0400
  At 03:54 5/14/2000, Paul Borghese wrote: >gas later), I changed the Fuel Filter (side of road big mess etc.) >Immediately I...
• Re: Surging between 1700 and 3000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Sat, 31 Mar 2007 19:20:02 -0400
  Big metal fuel filter after the pump. Fuel pressure in spec at idle, regulator is working. No pressure under load, restricted filter, defective pump...
• '85 Vanagon Automatic Rough Idle
  Historical mailing list - MMunn
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 20:26:48 -0800
  ...just replaced air filter, plugs/wires, fuel filter and fuel pump. Matthew Vancouver CANADA Go Canucks
• Re: Fuel Line Reducer
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 20 Jul 2001 11:01:46 -0700
  So that's why the huge metal fuel filter has a little bitty plastic fuel filter in front of it!! I never could make...
• Re: Fuel filter opinions wanted
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 11 Jan 2015 13:24:47 -0800
  The in tank coarse filter protects the fuel pump from ingesting stuff that gets into the tank. The main filter is after the pump...
• Re: Fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:41:44 -0500
  Try just changing out the fule filter first - espescially if it's the older square plastic pre-filter. The pump could be making noise...
• Re: rough running rig
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 16:37:08 -0400
  A whining fuel pump is usually a symptom of fuel starvation by a plugged filter.
• Re: Poor power until warm
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 18 Aug 2018 07:26:11 -0700
  ...how old is the fuel pressure regulator (a bad or going bad fuel pressure regulator could slow to build up fuel pressure) - ? fuel filter...
• Re: Final stage of my long term fuel pump issue - what would you do?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 19 Oct 2006 06:51:51 EDT
  ...A filter before this pump would have saved it. Damaging fuel contaminants can indeed be smaller than the outlet screen on the tank. Greg...
• for eurovans: some bosch information
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 12 Aug 94 14:39:40 CDT
  ...Bosch Number Volkswagen Number Injection Valve 0 280 155 604 044 906 031 Fuel Filter 0 450 905 005 - Fuel Pump GFP 343 - 0...
• Re: Total Cost of a complete engine overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 09:19:12 -0500
  ...Coolant expansion tank- $29 Coolant level sender- $9 Coolant Distributor- $24 Spark plugs- $8 Spark plug wires- $50 Cap and rotor- $20 Fuel filter...
• fuel filter befour the pump
  Historical mailing list - Lee Spear
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 17:51:44 EDT
  IM looking at the manual it shows a small filter before the pump. i don't have that did that take out my pump...
• JUST TINKERING WITH MY '84 GL WHEN......
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sun, 10 Jan 1999 13:56:42 -0600
  ...I CHANGED MY FUEL FILTER BUT WAS UNABLE TO GET TO THE CLAMPS OR FUEL LINE (THAT PROBABLY NEEDED TO BE CHANGED MORE THAN...
• Re: Weak..... so weak
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:20:31 -0400
  Fuel filter sounds about right. Take it out, pour the contents 'backwards' out into a jar thru a paper towel or coffee filter to...
• Re: subject Re: Loud Fuel Pump/Fuel Pump Mount - Was: Thank you Go Westy
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:33:10 -0700
  ...tank = rust and crud which clog the filter and make the pump > work harder > to draw fuel. > > I think. > > Mike > > > On 3/16/10...
• Re: fuel hoses
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 20:02:10 -0400
  ...On vehicles with a plastic fuel filter in front of the fuel pump, the diameter is different up to the filter - 11mm, as I...
• Re: noisy fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Mon, 6 Aug 2001 14:08:03 EDT
  Try replacing the fuel filter. The pump might just be working too hard to suck the fuel through it. This sound is known as...
• Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 08:52:08 -0500
  ...mcneely ---- George Laubach <skiplaubach@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > Hi Rob, > > Fuel filter is as new as the new pump. Filter is the large metal cylinder...
• Creek crossing (rainy day) blues
  Historical mailing list - James Flanigan
  Thu, 1 Mar 2001 21:21:52 -0500
  ...Replaced the filter and ran like new. I spent the next several months replacing fuel filters on a regular basis until I located the...
• Re: 2.1 WBX stumbles after hot restart; vapor lock?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:13:07 -0400
  ...Again possible, it's been sitting with a low fuel level for a while. But wouldn't the filter grab that? Allan -- 1991 Vanagon...
• Re: Fuel pump woes
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 6 Aug 2001 11:43:25 -0400
  ...Change the fuel filter(s) before doing anything drastic with the pump. In particular the filter btw tank and pump will make the pump...
• Re: Don't waste your money. Fuel Line's - Filters etc to preventleaks?
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 14:21:11 -0600
  ...steel reinforced hoses? > >Steel Braided Lines for fuel that are high pressure? > >Could the oil filter, oil pump, or oil line ever catch on...
• Re: Fuel pump noise?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 22 Jul 2013 09:48:05 -0700
  On the subject of fuel pumps, filters, noisy operation, etc. Here's a handy hint. Golf Tees are good fuel line stoppers for when...
• Re: Fuel filter replacement - Was: Stuttering at 3000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 20:36:58 -0700
  ...Fuel filter replacement - Was: Stuttering at 3000 rpm > I'm pretty sure mine is original. It is small, white, and plastic. The > only thing...
• Changing My Diesel Fuel Filter for the first time
  Historical mailing list - Dave Chameides
  Thu, 4 Nov 2004 07:09:01 -0800
  About to (finally) change my diesel fuel filter on my 83 1.6 and I was wondering if there is anything I should know...
• Re: Fuel pump/filter
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 09:30:14 -0800
  ...discussion. > Some time ago we replaced the fuel tank. At that time we moved the filter > to post-pump location. All was great and...
• Fuel Starved ?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Kasher
  Fri, 8 Dec 2006 19:22:11 -0500
  Think it has something to do with fuel pump or filter maybe getting wet. Happend last 2 times it has rained. 91 AT Carat...
• Re: Final stage of my long term fuel pump issue - what would you do?
  Historical mailing list - Curt Newsome
  Thu, 19 Oct 2006 11:28:15 -0700
  ...The whining of the pump is because the > fuel filter is clogged. C'mon, you don't think > those Germans would put a filter...
• diesel gas conversion - fifth day
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Sun, 5 May 2002 18:50:39 -0700
  ...However, on the Golf the fuel return line went into the fuel pump/filter/etc assembly whereas on the diesel it went back directly...
• Re: Fuel Pump Noise
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Fri, 12 Feb 2016 21:59:04 -0800
  ...Before removing the line from the tank at the fuel pump or pre-fuel-pump filter, clamp it first with vice-grips that have...
• Re: $5 Fuel Filter! Really!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 10:42:58 -0400
  > FRAM G3802A ($6 Cdn), which looked a lot > like our filters ($25 Cdn). They are used in > roughly a gazillion Fords. The only thing...
• roof vent gasket & gas filters
  Historical mailing list - ghamburg
  Mon, 13 Apr 1998 12:00:57 -0700
  ...ALSO HOW OFTEN SHOULD I CHANGE THE METEL AND THE PLASTIC FUEL FILTER ON 84 WESTY & WHY DOES IT HAVE 2 FILTERS? [text/html]
• Exactly which filter for pre-pump retrofit?: SUM
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Fri, 30 Jul 2004 11:37:51 -0700
  ...and look at the wall of fuel filters and find one that has a large enough inlet and outlet? Then you can just post...
• Re: Spare Parts List - Input
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 14:42:51 -0400
  ...Spare Parts List - Input >very reasonable I would not include a fuel filter if >you change your own filter on a regular bases and...
• Re: fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 10:00:12 -0100
  ...3-4 meters will do just about everything from the fuel pump back. On models that use a square plastic fuel filter ('75 to...
• fool filters
  Historical mailing list - geofflaw
  Fri, 2 Mar 2001 18:36:11 -0800
  Hi guys, I just pulled out my fuel filters, changed the big one, and I am looking with amazement at the smaller one, which...
• Re: Whining Fuel Pump - HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Nicholas Wilson
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 12:49:49 -0700
  ...If the fuel volume test shows not enough fuel, then the likely suspect is the fuel filter, since you just replaced the fuel pump...
• 88 GL - Fuel Hose Inside Diameter
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Mon, 16 Jun 2014 14:21:12 -0500
  Anyone know off-hand the ID of the fuel hose that connects the tank to the pump, the pump to the filter and the...
• Re: Fuel pump/filter
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 5 Dec 2014 15:41:40 -0800
  ...Fuel pump/filter > > > > The pump is less than a year old. The noise only started after the > expansion tank repair. > > > > ☮ ☮ ☮ PEACE ☮ ☮ ☮ > > Geneva Saint-Amour...
• Maintainance: Good Advice
  Historical mailing list - Howard G. Bernier
  Tue, 4 Apr 2000 17:21:57 -0500
  ...Spark plugs Spark plug wires Distributor cap and rotor Oxygen sensor Oil filter Air filter PCV breather filter Fuel filter Transmission filter Vacuum hoses...
• Re: LVC - TDI metal shavings in fuel system
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 26 Jul 2013 19:50:04 -0400
  ...and change both the fuel and oil filters at the 10kmile interval rather than waiting 20kmiles for the fuel filter. It is a Volkswagen...
• Re: Noisy fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - tom hewitt
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 22:06:44 -0400
  ...Have replaced the fuel filter already and so will go with the fuel pump next. Appreciate the information received on fuel pump/line replacement...
• Re: Fuel pumps
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 11:28:31 -0400
  ...I have changed fuel filter twice since the noise began. Filters were not obviously dirty. Does the whine mean that the pump is not...
• Re: Ahh... It's Monday morning and the bus won't start!
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 15:55:29 -0400
  ...IIWY I'd try replacing the 2 fuel filters (I also run 2 filters) first, before you spend the $$ for a new fuel pump...
• Re: Fuel Lines Reminder
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 28 Oct 2008 21:35:57 -0500
  ...filter, so I can shout off the gas flow when I do work with the pump or replace the filters. Lose very little fuel...
• Thanks again! Fuel pump repair (longish)
  Historical mailing list - James Fritz
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 15:12:37 -0500
  Volks, Thanks to Unca Joel, Das Kapitan, Dennis Lockwood, Angus Gordon, and Cliff Gotschalk I successfully replaced my fuel pump and fuel filter this...
• Re: Engine stalling at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 16 Apr 2016 16:16:34 +0000
  This is similar to a problem I recently had.  Is your fuel pump squealing?  If so, maybe is a clogged fuel filter causing engine...
• Re: Anyone know why VW discontinued the square pre-filter?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:34:39 -0400
  ...I had to use >> one >> of those square filters (mileage unknown) to adapt the tank outlet to the >> fuel pump. >> >> It runs just fine...
• Re: Air-cooled fuel pump ...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 4 Apr 2008 13:39:40 -0700
  ...I replace the fuel filter on each van, and the fuel pump on one of them. I've been doing it for several decades...
• Re: Noisy Fuel Pump
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 18 Dec 2000 09:45:27 -0500
  ...Do all vanagons do this A noisy fuel pump can be a sign that your fuel filter needs replacing. Replace your fuel filter --- if...
• pre-pump filter
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/3 WBXs
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 21:52:31 +0000
  ...thru filter. The 3003 has 3/8" diameter fittings to match the larger I.D. hose from the tank to the fuel pump. Regards...
• Anyone know why VW discontinued the square pre-filter?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:40:34 -0400
  ...I had to use one of those square filters (mileage unknown) to adapt the tank outlet to the fuel pump. It runs just fine...
• Re: $5 Fuel Filter! Really!
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 12:05:48 -0700
  ...Re: $5 Fuel Filter! Really! In a message dated 10/8/04 1:29:08 AM, xtabe@YAHOO.COM writes: << Anyone? >> How about me...