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1988 Rebuilt Engine Stumbling at various RPM levels 2100-2300, 3400- 4000rpms
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Sat, 8 Aug 2009 14:39:31 -0400
...All new fuel lines on the tank as well. New Oil filter and Fuel Filter. Air Cleaner just cleaned. Any ideas of what I...
Re: Surging between 1700 and 3000 rpm
Historical mailing list - mordo
Tue, 3 Apr 2007 22:18:49 -0400
...The fuel filter is a > clear > plastic, round filter in frotn of the pump. It seems to have some strange > muck at the bottom...
Rusty Gas Tank. Help!
Historical mailing list - Ray Nemo
Fri, 10 Mar 2000 23:44:12 EST
...The rust clogged my fuel filter which made the fuel pump whine alot. (I thought the pump was bad and almost replaced that $180...
Re: Help! Hesitation on the road!
Historical mailing list - Aaron
Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:04:57 -0700
...The key clue to me was the amount of rust that would come out of the fuel filter when I changed it. A new...
Re: New fuel pump and filter - still noisy!
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Sun, 18 Apr 2010 09:07:40 -0600
The last time I had this buzzing on my 88 Westy, I changed my fuel lines, installed a new fuel filter, and thinking to...
Re: Fuel Gauge Behavior Changed
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:57:36 -0700
...you might have a clogged fuel filter or tank outlet, where the >car acts like it runs out of gas ... I thought of that...
Re: .. Diesel problems
Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
Mon, 07 Apr 1997 15:38:37 -0400
...Did you check at the >fuel filter, possibly the small brass screw that is loosened when you >drain water out the bottom of the...
Re: dies when overheated
Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
Mon, 6 Aug 2012 16:51:52 -0600
...We sat on the side of the road until the silt (or???) in the fuel filter settled. The drove on again. The next day...
Re: Broken Fuel Pump - Was: Fuel pump
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:46:21 -0800
...who set out to change the filter as a normal >> maintenance and wind up BREAKING the fuel pump and have to replace it >> also...
Re: Noisy fuel pump causes
Historical mailing list - Rob
Wed, 14 May 2008 18:18:53 -0700
I just changed the filter. I captured the fuel in a clear jar and took a good look at it, everything looked clean. I...
Re: Faint sputter/stutter at 70mph
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:09:44 -0700
...Same is true for the fuel filter or filters - they need to be mostly decent. fuel injectors - I sort of 'don't believe' in...
Re: Surging between 1700 and 3000 rpm
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Sat, 31 Mar 2007 14:36:51 -0800
...However, under load, both with and without vacuum > > connected, the pressure drops precipitously to almost ZERO. > > > > So, FPR, fuel pump or restricted filter? I...
Re: TD Fuel Pump rebuild/Replace Question
Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
Mon, 27 May 2002 11:43:35 EDT
...also, if you need fuel line, use the tweed german stuff it's better. replace your fuel filter while you're down there too...
Westy missing(hesitating)
Historical mailing list - ghamburg
Wed, 1 Jul 1998 18:14:37 -0700
...run out of gas) -but it did not give out, it also had plenty of fuel (and a 2 new fuel filters. any ideas?
FOLLOW-UP no power: running lean (i think)
Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
Wed, 8 Jul 1998 12:04:07 -0600
repairs were made to the fuel system (new filter and a new connector in the fuel lines up stream of the fuel rails), but...
Fuel Line Replacement
Historical mailing list - Cypriano,Pierre F
Wed, 22 Sep 1999 10:12:48 -0700
Hi Volks, I'm thinking of replacing all fuel lines for piece of mind. My question, do I need the inline fuel filter or...
Fuel pump
Historical mailing list - Per Martin Joraholmen
Wed, 11 Jun 2003 21:21:10 +0200
...Got the gas tank out, cleaned, replaced seals and some rotten gas lines to the overflow tanks and a new gas filter. Tank mounted...
Re: Pictures of replacement of fuel filter
Historical mailing list - brions cars
Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:45:54 -0600
...Utah dear all pictures telling stories as we work This weekend i changed out the fuel filter on our 89 5 Speed Diesel - took...
Question for the oil burners
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Wed, 16 Nov 2016 08:33:35 -0400
Volks, I’m looking to replace the fuel filter on the LT (2.5l i5 TDi (AVR)). The part number 2D0127399. Looking at it...
Re: Vanagon fuel filter mod for my 84 Westy
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Sat, 6 Apr 2019 18:16:24 -0400
...with the Fuel > > Filter modification in the attached photo. > > > > https://photos.app.goo.gl/UM1j71P4RbYMcifa9 > > > > > > > > I really wanted to have the filter before the...
Re: Running rough, dies as temp gauge starts to register
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:45:53 -0800
one could say 'checking the fuel filter'..........falls under 'Check the Basics' ...... like it would be pretty silly to chase a running problem for...
Re: ARG! HELP! fuel pump problems
Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
Thu, 16 Jan 2003 10:44:04 -0500
I have the metal filter after the tank, and the fuel tank is brand new, so I wouldn't think that contamination would be...
Re: Maintenance Saga: '84 Westy
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Fri, 13 May 2011 23:01:34 -0400
...So I didn't regret going down > there at all. > > Speaking of fuel filters, last weekend GoWesty installed this kit to > eliminate the small...
Re: Thanks again! Fuel pump repair (longish)
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Thu, 3 Aug 2000 13:58:15 EDT
Jay; Please clarify, you substituted the metal filter for the plastic one i.e. before the pump? Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis <Kernersville...
Re: Skipping engine
Historical mailing list - Mike Garske
Sun, 4 Aug 2002 00:39:08 -0700
...Worked on the fuel tank last > week. Could a fuel filter be the cause? I would think a clogged filter > would slow the fuel...
Fuel delivery rate fun
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Sat, 31 Mar 2007 15:06:16 -0800
...Bentley page 20.29 Most likely, your fuel tank or fuel filter are partially blocked. Mark
Re: Fuel pumps
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sat, 2 Oct 2004 08:44:24 -0400
Could it be that your fuel tank isn't free flowing? I would think a partially clogged filter screen inside the tank would make...
Re: Fuel filter redux once more again repeated etc
Historical mailing list - Austin
Tue, 15 Aug 2006 19:30:05 -0700
...fuel before the pump and causing various running problems. Except for the in tank screens, most cars these days do not have filters on...
FW: Strange problem with '91 Carat
Historical mailing list - John Schaper
Wed, 28 Nov 2001 13:29:49 -0800
...After trying to fix all the expensive stuff > (AFM, Coil, Distributor, Rotor, Cap, Plugs, etc.), out of desperation, I > changed the fuel filter--cleared...
tracking down gas smell tips needed
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 12 Aug 2016 17:17:02 -0400
...I found that each time I did this there was gas on the second fuel filter. I recently had the 86 and later fuel...
Marvel Mystery Oil
Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
Fri, 14 May 2004 13:10:14 -0700
...product? And when using it to clean your fuel system, should you change the fuel filter before or after the process? Thank you all...
Re: Anyone know why VW discontinued the square pre-filter?
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:52:43 -0500
...I had to use > one > of those square filters (mileage unknown) to adapt the tank outlet to the > fuel pump. > > It runs just fine...
Fuel line replacement questions
Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
Thu, 10 May 2001 12:49:56 -0500
...What's the story with that hard plastic line the runs most of the distance from the fuel filter to the firewall? Never seen...
Re: Excel Spreadsheet for Vanagon Maintenance
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sun, 14 Feb 2021 10:14:09 -0800
...here an example *07/22/2016 *at 207068 miles after Vancouver Island Trip - oil change - 20W50 HiZinc Lucas - oil filter - clean air filter - fuel...
Re: '88 Westy Bucking / Stalling
Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:32:52 -0600
...You can also pull the fuel filter and dump the fuel into a glass jar to check that as well. The fuel system is...
Re: 2.1 WBX Warm Start Troubles
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Mon, 14 Nov 2016 20:20:57 +0000
...New Air Filter.New Fuel InjectorsNew Fuel Injection Temperature SensorNew Air Temperature SensorNew Throttle Position SwitchPer Bentley 24.55, the Fuel Pressure Regulator works...
Re: New owner questions
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:04:21 -0600
...Fuel filter? I'm still > learning this vehicle and it has a 5 cylinder. I haven't confirmed where > the fuel filter is yet...
Re: Substitute Fuel Pump #
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Mon, 4 Oct 2004 08:02:26 -0400
HI AL, OK, I'll 'fess up here and admit to knowing NOTHING about the fuel hoses, tank and filter arrangements on wasserboxers. Since...
Re: Running The Van Low On Fuel
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Sun, 2 Sep 2012 21:04:36 +0000
...This > wear at some point can affect the spry pattern and make for leakers. > The larger fuel filter used after the pump can filter...
Spare Parts List - Input
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Wed, 28 Aug 2002 11:12:27 -0700
...Spare Parts List - Input > Why not just do the dummy things: > 1) Fuel Filter > 2) Alternator Belt > 3) Additive to remove moisture from the...
Re: fuel pump choice? fuel filters
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Fri, 15 Sep 2006 01:32:57 -0500
>There is a Wix metal filter with 1/2" male barb ends on each side >that I found with a little research at my...
Re: Start-Stop Syndrome Returns [addt'l-addt'l info]
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 18 Aug 2012 19:41:07 -0400
At 04:15 PM 8/18/2012, David Bartolini wrote: >Now I don't mean to interfere, my fuel pump has had a whine...
Re: Heating up a motor
Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
Wed, 19 Jan 2000 23:29:35 -0500
...The wax in the fuel precipitates out of the fuel and coats the filter element preventing fuel from moving through it fast enough to...
Re: Fuel pump buzzing...again.
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Sun, 12 Jun 2005 15:16:06 -0700
For me it was the fuel filter change. Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Ballen" <ballenjames@HOTMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday...
Re: Fuel pumps
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Sat, 2 Oct 2004 14:40:48 -0500
...Perhaps others do not suffer from the problem since they have filters on the INTAKE side and replacing the filter buys more time. I...
Re: Fuel filter
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 15 Aug 2006 19:29:57 -0700
...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: Vanagon fuel filter mod for my 84 Westy
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Sun, 7 Apr 2019 09:53:10 -0700
...And the hot weather made the fuel and the fuel pump hotter. GoWesty long ago replaced the forward square plastic fuel filter with an...
Re: New fuel pump and filter - still noisy!
Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
Fri, 9 Apr 2010 08:38:29 EDT
...somebody had used a beer coolie to insulate the fuel pump. Budwieser wrote right on it LOL It was wire tied in place . seemed...
Re: 1991 2.1 l auto vanagon stall on warm-up
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Sat, 11 Aug 2001 22:54:20 -0500
Any suggestions? Shoot it !!:>) Kinda sounds like it may be possibly starving for fuel. Changed your fuel filter lately? How about the pump? ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry...
Re: Fuel pump woes
Historical mailing list
Mon, 6 Aug 2001 13:36:53 EDT
I would try replacing the fuel filter before actually replacing the pump. Some times these get restricted and cause the pump to whine. Thanks...
Re: EV oil filter relocation
Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
Tue, 16 Dec 1997 07:31:18 -0800
...Also there is not many other areas for the filter to go, Maybe in the area with the fuel filter? Another thing to consider...
Re: diesel gas conversion - fifth day
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 5 May 2002 21:38:42 -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 lines & Square Filter
Historical mailing list - Victor Montgomery
Mon, 17 Aug 1998 21:45:33 EDT
...Please send pricing of the new line kit and square gas filter for a 1980 Vanagon Westy. Thanks, Vic Montgomery _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need...
Re: Fuel Filter "Update" Results
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:45:15 -0400
...vacuum applied to diaphragm side of FPR, more fuel "allowed" into >fuel rail, more fuel used. No, that's all backwards. I'll 'splain...
Re: diesel engine question. Little Vanagon content
Historical mailing list - Southard Family
Mon, 27 Dec 1999 08:08:09 -0500
...All VW Diesels I have had have had the separator built in to the fuel filter itself. The filter is mounted upright and there...
replacning fuel lines on syncro
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Mon, 16 Apr 2001 17:10:56 -0700
...the two fuel lines that go through the fire wall (supply line from the fuel filter and the return line).... it appears that one...
Re: good new fuel tank source?
Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
Sat, 21 Jul 2007 05:41:53 -0400
...I replaced the main filter about 1,000 miles ago and the prepump filter today. No difference. Air in the lines seems like it...
Pre pump filter
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 20 Sep 2022 10:14:47 -0400
Hi folks, One change I did make, during the tank change out, I was having trouble locating the correct size fuel line for the...
ECU Monitor to Rent?
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Wed, 22 Aug 2018 15:30:43 -0700
...This time, we replaced the fuel filter and fuel pump, and the problem persisted in the extreme conditions cited. So I'd like to...
Re: Operation Gas Tank: '90 into an '85
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Fri, 4 Jun 2010 16:23:32 -0400
...Here's why - I replaced the fuel filter and the pump got quiet and sounded normal. After about a month or so of the...