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• Re: Canister Fuel Filter Install
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 13 Jun 2007 10:03:24 -0700
  ...so that next time you can shut the fuel off > easily to change the filter. Madeline > > > --------------------------------- > Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers...
• Re: Fuel pump buzzing
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 17:09:30 -0400
  ...How old is your fuel filter (s) ? John Meeks '91 Multivan Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue <http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon-Rescue-Squad74.htm> Squad...
• Re: Fuel pump noise? Fuel filters.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 23 Jul 2013 01:56:48 -0400
  At 11:37 PM 7/22/2013, Don Hanson wrote: >and outlet are the same size as the post-pump filterr.. The gas flow...
• Re: oil filter for 2.1 l WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 15:50:16 -0800
  ...This is with the Mahle filter, and is due to a worn engine and fuel dilution of the oil that thins it out. The...
• Re: good new fuel tank source?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 13:56:29 -0500
  My 87 has never had the pre-filter. It's a straight hose from tank to fuel pump. Always wondered why. Seems like it...
• Re: tracking down gas smell tips needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Fri, 12 Aug 2016 11:48:47 -1000
  for sure you gotta get that 86 type fuel filter leak fixed right away. on the engine fuel lines .. I'd look REAL REAL...
• Re: Sputtering along...suddenly
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Wed, 6 Jan 2010 11:15:44 -0500
  ...I had replaced the filter too. So check the easy stuff first. It could be a clogged fuel filter. Is the fuel pump making...
• Re: always a second fuel filter?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 12:35:49 -0500
  Any generic plastic filter would probably work, except there are some differences in gas line sizes in and out. I think my '86 had...
• Vanagon Gas Smell (Leak?)
  Historical mailing list - Nato Dean
  Thu, 01 Aug 1996 22:57:02 -0500
  ...I noticed the smell from the fuel filter/ fuel pump area. I got underneath the van yesterday and took off the 12 or so...
• Re: NEED GAS TANK
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 20 Apr 2005 08:36:51 -0700
  Just went out and looked (again) at my '87 Camper and it doesn't have a pre-filter, it has the large (11mm?) fuel...
• fuel hose sizes from tank to after pump
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Fri, 3 Nov 2006 16:33:47 -0500
  In doing a little work on fuel filters and pumps on both my '85 and '87 Vanagons, I'm curious about something about the...
• Re: 1.9L Fuel Filters
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:27:27 -0700
  ...but doesn't it make sense to have a filter > before the precious fuel pump as well - and still install the newer > canister > after...
• Re: Update: Fuel pump woes
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Wed, 8 Aug 2001 18:10:11 -0400
  ...My Westy has the large round canister > type between the fuel pump and the engine. I replaced > the filter as well as suspect short...
• Re: Need help with acceleration problem
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:09:58 -0700
  A clogged fuel filter would do this, only allowing enough fuel to reach a certain speed. Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android
• Re: Fuel Pump Noise
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Feb 2016 20:36:48 -0500
  ...Second question is, my van never had a "front" fuel filter.. (Not since I've owned it).. Maybe I should get one? --t
• Fuel filter
  Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
  Tue, 15 Aug 2006 21:13:27 -0400
  ...fuel before the pump and causing various running problems. Except for the in tank screens, most cars these days do not have filters on...
• Re: fuel tank outlet vs fuel filter inlet
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 17 May 2010 10:09:40 -0400
  ...input on the filter, then an 11mm line from the large end > of the filter to the input of the fuel pump. Then 7mm...
• Re: Fuel filter??
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 30 May 2005 13:29:54 -0600
  ...Hi All... > I was wondering what the correct size of the fuel filter is for > a 84 gl? The one i purchased at my...
• Re: Weak..... so weak
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:37:55 -0700
  ...New I guess they're about $100. > > > DM&FS > > > At 09:20 PM 9/10/2008, Mike wrote: > >> Fuel filter sounds about right. >> Take...
• Re: Vanagons & Fuel Line Fires
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Sun, 3 Jan 1999 17:00:50 -0800
  At 04:31 PM 03/01/99 -0800, you wrote: ... >>Check the fuel filter which can be seen through the left rear wheelwell. It...
• Re: thanks and questions
  Historical mailing list - marty
  Mon, 16 Apr 2001 13:18:11 -0400
  Hi Kim, I think the square filter is the one you need to change. I just replaced the fuel filter (square one, from Ken...
• Re: hard to start in the morning
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 5 Nov 2016 10:21:21 -0700
  ...I suspect the following: - clogged fuel filter (it has 5K miles on the US and 3K miles in Baja) - week fuel pump (it has...
• Re: Disposal of old watery gasoline??
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 20:05:13 -0600
  ...filter the fuel with a fine mesh filter (binks paint filter), pour > slowly and as you get to the bottom stop so that the...
• Re: 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled Vanagon camper
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 14:48:30 -0700
  these are basic steps I do when smog time - fresh spark plugs - new air filter - new fuel filter - new oil change - a bottle of...
• Re: Draining Fluid From the Fuel Filter
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 18:58:43 -0500
  ...Draining Fluid From the Fuel Filter > >I have an 83 Diesel 1.6 and am new to this whole diesel thing so how >often...
• Re: Fuel filter opinions wanted
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 17 Jan 2015 14:15:54 -0500
  ...Fuel filter opinions wanted Hey all, This is mostly for the Syncro crew but anyone who feels they have something to offer, feel free...
• Re: always a second fuel filter?
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 12:10:10 -0500
  Then it would seem to be advisable to add the inlet filter even if the high pressure side filter is already there and functioning...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 1 Mar 2006 to 2 Mar 2006 - Special issue (#2006-178)
  Historical mailing list - Neal Barrentine
  Thu, 2 Mar 2006 14:08:09 -0500
  ...I change the fuel filter when the pump gets noisy, and it gets quiet again. Also when the engine shows signs of fuel starvation...
• Re: Hot Weather Effects... and some information.
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 12 Jul 2001 13:12:32 EDT
  Robert, I use a Vanagon gas fuel pump as a prepump feeding the Golf fuel pump/filter/accumulator package. Never had a hot start...
• 84 Fuel Pump (was stranded in LA..)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jun 1996 10:51:10 -0700
  ...I changed the fuel filter and thought I had fixed it for about 60 miles until it came back. Then I thought it was...
• Re: Fuel Prefilter
  Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
  Sun, 13 Jun 1999 12:07:09 -0400
  ...I also have the large expensive steel filter on the high pressure side to protect everything downstream from the fuel pump. Just thought two...
• Re: Maintenance Saga: '84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Fri, 13 May 2011 08:34:51 -0700
  ...Speaking of fuel filters, last weekend GoWesty installed this kit to eliminate the small, square forward fuel filter: http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view...
• Re: Spare Parts List - Input
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 17:17:58 -0400
  ...The books in the parts > places around here don't list the vanagon fuel filter other than the > bigger one. Maybe Utah is just...
• Re: Diesel questions
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:05:28 -0700
  ...Try to gravity feed fuel backwards. (I hope there isn't a back stop valve in the fuel filter. I don't know. Maybe...
• Re: Engine cutting out
  Historical mailing list - Gary Kovach
  Fri, 8 Jan 1999 12:25:19 -0500
  ...It > appears to be fuel related almost like a fuel filter or somehing. However, > my buddy mentioned the air sensor? > > What happens is: example...
• Re: Fuel Pump Noise
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:58:12 -0500
  In February I upgraded from a box type fuel filter to the cylinder-shaped type, but the new filter is on the exhaust side...
• Re: Whining Fuel Pump
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 07:21:28 EDT
  ...of crud prior to their arrival at the filter. Unfortunately, they become clogged, collapse, and restrict fuel flow. Just an idea. gmbulley cary, nc
• Re: Fuel Pump Relay/Fuse
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 27 Jan 2018 18:09:14 -0800
  ...Vanagons that came with that small square pre pump filter are generally limited to 80-85 models. Bentley shows various fuel filter configurations for...
• Re: SOMETIMES IT WILL, OTHER TIMES IT WON'T
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 9 Apr 2023 23:13:34 -0700
  ...Change all the fuel lines.* - Replace the fuel filter. - Change the oil and oil filter. - Clean or replace the air filter. - Replace the spark...
• Fuel filters
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Sat, 27 Sep 2003 13:37:11 -0400
  Can someone who has both fuel filters installed (the small white box before the pump and the silver cylinder after the pump) please take...
• Re: Running The Van Low On Fuel
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 2 Sep 2012 16:41:12 -0700
  I can promise that crude and junk DOES get through fuel filters sometimes. Can't say how .. but I have seen that it can...
• hesitating even after new fuel filter
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 14:34:21 -0600
  ...It acts this way when I am almost out of gas and make a quick turn or the fuel filter is clogged. I had...
• Re: Bosch not German?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 20:34:50 -0700
  I got a fuel filter from the VW dealer. It says "Made in Germany" So, I guess if you really want a german filter...
• Typical Tune UP
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Dabrowski
  Wed, 19 May 2004 17:26:01 -0700
  ...Oil & filter b.. Plugs & wires c.. Cap & rotor d.. Timing adjustment e.. Coolant & thermostat f.. Fuel filter g.. Air filter h.. O2 Sensor Thanks...
• Re: Sourcing some parts....
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:08:43 -0500
  ...The fuel filter holder, I just usually throw the metal one away and use a large tie wrap. Cheap and simple. Let me know...
• i can hear my fuel pump redux
  Historical mailing list - nick greenaway
  Mon, 7 Aug 2006 07:10:46 -0700
  ...old hoses wouldnt fit the filter. as a result, the gas heater has no gas feed, but the fuel pump sounds fine. when i...
• Re: Fuel Pump
  Historical mailing list - William Carden
  Sun, 2 Aug 1998 22:47:06 -0400
  ...I got some new breaded hose's, and one square filter and the round filter. Removed the old, drop the fuel pump and taped...
• pinch the fuel line?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Young
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:41:50 -0700
  I need to change out the little white fuel filter and wonder if it is okay to pinch off the fuel line with Vise...
• Re: fuel filter and suspension
  Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 08:04:05 -0800
  ...fuel filter and suspension > > > Howdy > > > > I just joined this list so please forgive me if these questoins have > > been asked a lot. First off...
• Re: '85 gl 1.9 manual - bogging out - no power over 2nd gear
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:46:36 -0400
  ...All new stainless high quality fuel line clamps too. I also removed the crappy plastic pre-filter and went witht he later model post...
• Re: '88 Westy Bucking / Stalling
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 25 Aug 2020 12:32:01 -0700
  ...Steven 91 Westy On Tue, Aug 25, 2020, 11:49 AM Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > The '88 fuel tank might have filter...
• Re: Are Vanagons more fire oriented than any other old car?
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 18:59:58 -0800
  ...The only trouble I got into was the first time I changed the fuel filter. A shocker to have to pay $15 for a...
• Re: temp gauge not working right...
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Thu, 9 Aug 2018 10:32:36 -0400
  ...well > new spark plugs, new plug wires, new fuel pressure regulator, new fuel > filter, new fuel pump, new belts, new dist. cap and rotor...
• Re: Noisy fuel pump causes
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 13 May 2008 23:02:30 -0400
  ...foreign object that is too large travel through the fuel line to the filter. Remember, the tank is gravity fed; anything in it will...
• Re: My '84 1.9L has two fuel filters!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 1 Feb 2002 21:30:56 -0500
  ...PER bentley Bentley 20.18 shows the round filter alone for Digijet California models, and the square filter alone for USA/Canada Digijets. My...
• Re: Dirty Fuel Filter?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 11:11:12 -0500
  ...Finally just add a new square filter.This is about all you can do.I dont think even an old worn fuel pump will...
• Fuel filters
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 18:54:54 -0400
  As posted a month ago, Bentley has the following on Vanagon fuel filters: For earlier gas engines, the filter is the small plastic cube...
• Re: if not one thing its another, fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Paul A Rogers
  Thu, 21 Aug 2003 07:03:48 -0700
  ...gravity flow? My fuel pump has been making sounds for a while now and I've replaced both fuel filters. Do I need to...
• Re: Fuel tank removal disappointment
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Fri, 5 Sep 2003 04:38:47 -0400
  ...new plug wires, cap, rotor, plugs ok, timing ok, hall > sender ok, new temp2 sender, new fuel filter, etc. etc. > > Suggestions, comments, sympathy appreciated...
• Re: Fuel Hose question
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Wed, 16 Feb 2005 20:51:44 -0700
  Entity Dave Chameides spoke thus: > Can anyone tell me the Od/id of the fuel hose that goes from the fuel filter > to the...