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Re: gasoline prefilter
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:52:38 -0800
Both my 84s have the square pre filter, as per original setup. Keep it, keeps the tank garbage from getting into the pump. As...
Re: Surging between 1700 and 3000 rpm
Historical mailing list - GMac999
Tue, 3 Apr 2007 19:31:30 -0700
...The fuel filter is a > clear plastic, round filter in frotn of the pump. It seems to have > some strange muck at the bottom...
Re: Engine won't rev up
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Wed, 11 Dec 2002 12:48:13 -0800
...On 12/12/02 11:21 AM, "Matthew Pollard" <poll7356@uidaho.edu> wrote: > check the fuel filters and then the catalytic converter. Was the...
Re: Fuel pump noise? Fuel filters.
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Tue, 23 Jul 2013 10:58:18 -0400
...your filter as such, only on the idea that the system flows would be comparable between a recirculating and a nonrecirculating fuel system. > But...
raw fuel smell at idle
Historical mailing list - Brian T.
Tue, 11 Feb 2003 16:12:09 -0800
...All the vent lines, fuel pump & filter were recently replaced. Any ideas on where I should start looking? Thanks, Brian __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo...
Re: New fuel pump and filter - still noisy!
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Sun, 18 Apr 2010 11:54:59 -0600
...changed my fuel >> > lines, installed a new fuel filter, and thinking to cure the buzzing, >> > I also installed a new fuel pressure regulator and...
Fuel Octane, Additives
Historical mailing list - Russell Patten
Mon, 12 Jul 2004 10:00:54 -0500
Lets start a thread on fuel octane, and oil additives. My girlfriend and I are in a constant argumentative-type discussion about whether it...
Re: Subject: Re: Fuel issue: died on freeway
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 2 Oct 2017 18:57:45 -0700
...the tank > fuelpipe, the pre-pump white box filter, a screen in the pump inlet and also > the post-pump filter... > That's four...
Re: Fuel Filter "Update" Results
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:05:53 -0400
...Re: [VANAGON] Fuel Filter "Update" Results > So, is it fair to say that a noisy FP may be caused by the pump delivering > too...
Re: vanagon Digest - 9 Feb 2001 - Special issue (#2001-204)
Historical mailing list - Radish150
Fri, 9 Feb 2001 20:33:32 -0800
...All the fuel leaked out thru the > corrosion on the pump and filter. I had it runnning briefly (around the > block twice, different times...
Re: Engine Running Rich
Historical mailing list - van man
Fri, 5 Oct 2001 14:04:48 -0700
...pump, fuel > filter, injector wiring, air > filter, plugs, wires, distributor, rotor........... > > could there be a problem with the ECU, leaking > injectores, bad fuel > pump...
Re: Spare Parts List - Input
Historical mailing list - Rich Blake
Wed, 28 Aug 2002 21:02:11 -0700
...Rich Blake >Why not just do the dummy things: >1) Fuel Filter >2) Alternator Belt >3) Additive to remove moisture from the fuel tank...
Re: Fuel Tank R&R-Now Won't Start
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Tue, 5 Aug 2008 03:47:36 +0000
Is the fuel filter installed the right way? I know there's an arrow on the one I'm currently using. Likely that indicates...
Re: First ride of shame, fuel issue
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sun, 28 Jul 2019 14:55:19 -0700
change the fuel filter AND the pressure regulator, check the TPS (throttle body switch) On Sun, Jul 28, 2019 at 1:58 PM Eric...
Re: New fuel pump and filter - still noisy!
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 18 Apr 2010 10:04:21 -0700
...changed my fuel > lines, installed a new fuel filter, and thinking to cure the buzzing, > I also installed �a new fuel pressure regulator and...
Re: fuel tank nipples
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Fri, 22 Jan 1999 07:54:07 -0600
-------------------- Hi Volks, Possibly what we are missing here is the hose from the tank to the fuel pump (or from the plastic filter to...
Re: Vanagons & Fuel Line Fires
Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
Sun, 3 Jan 1999 16:31:09 -0800
...That's strange...Not on my 90/91 Vanagons! The airconditioning's receiver dryer is in that position...the fuel filter lives underneath on...
Re: fuel Filters at the gas tank!!!!!!! WIX application!!
Historical mailing list
Wed, 11 Mar 1998 06:47:25 -0800
LJ & Listees, The OE plastic filter is no longer availible from VW. We've found that a WIX #33299 works PERFECT for this application...
84 water boxer with a rolling stall
Historical mailing list - Chris and Shauna
Sun, 18 May 2008 18:04:20 -0500
...We have recently changed the plugs, wires, rotor and cap and the fuel filter. It runs slightly better but still wants to stall. No...
Re: Spare Parts List - Input
Historical mailing list - John Brush
Wed, 28 Aug 2002 13:29:30 -0400
>No, you look up VW, Vanagon, fuel filter. Sheesh. I am sure I posted >the number before. I'll see if I still have...
Re: Running The Van Low On Fuel
Historical mailing list - Pat
Sun, 2 Sep 2012 21:23:06 -0400
...Running The Van Low On Fuel I can promise that crude and junk DOES get through fuel filters sometimes.
Re: 87 Westy running poorly
Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
Thu, 1 May 2003 10:25:31 -0700
Shawn, All I have done so far is change the fuel filter. Thanks for the input. Pat
RE: Engine surge
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Thu, 16 May 1996 11:01:00 -0700 (PDT)
...If this were a carburetted engine, I'd first guess a clogged fuel filter or weak fuel pump. Since it's fuel-injected, these...
Re: Buzzing fuel pump
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Wed, 22 Jun 2016 13:07:19 +0000
Replace your fuel filter; that's what worked for me with same symptoms. RichSan Diego From: Doug Toomey <drt@UOREGON.EDU> To: vanagon@GERRY...
Another Idling Problem
Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
Sun, 30 Apr 2017 08:40:34 -0400
...I replaced the fuel pressure regulator, which may have helped a bit with the fuel pump noise. I checked the charcoal filter, but the...
Re: Subject: Re: Fuel issue: died on freeway
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Wed, 4 Oct 2017 06:39:10 -0400
...died on freeway > > Thank you Neil! No wonder Cunegonde might be clogged up - there is the tank > fuelpipe, the pre-pump white box filter...
Re: Won't accelerate
Historical mailing list - T Collins
Mon, 7 Nov 2011 08:21:53 -0500
...clogged fuel delivery if it idles and then dies when acceleration is to occur. What does the pump sound like? is the filter clean...
Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
Historical mailing list - Skip
Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:18:08 +0000
...mcneely ---- George Laubach wrote: > Hi Rob, > > Fuel filter is as new as the new pump. Filter is the large metal cylinder downstream from the...
how often should I replace canister style fuel filter
Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
Tue, 26 Dec 2000 18:37:20 -0800
...was wondering if I should replace the canister fuel filter. The one on my 87 gl looks like its been there for a long...
Re: no gas pedal response, bogged down?
Historical mailing list
Fri, 9 Aug 2002 10:15:36 -0500
...Is it possible that that the > "sock" filter inside the fuel tank is blocked from crud inside the tank? > > Tom >
Re: Fuel move pump?
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Tue, 7 Jun 2022 12:14:21 -0600
Least expensive solution might be to clamp the tank to pump hose on the 84 that You are planning to replace, disconnect the Filter...
Fuel tank question...
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 24 Mar 2014 16:53:07 -0700
...motor cycle filter pre-pump and the standard large vangon can filter after... So I am going to run my fuel pump backwards on...
Re: Fuel pump
Historical mailing list - Andree
Tue, 15 Feb 2011 23:05:58 -0800
...I might buy the pump for the $109.00 and keep it on hand, replace the fuel filter...and ponder how to put a...
Re: westfalia self-immolation (free '71 van?)
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Thu, 8 Apr 2004 14:47:49 EDT
...A simple thing such as a missing generator access panel cover or a missing hose clamp from the fuel filter is sure trouble. BenT...
was : R134 conversion..,,Now water in tank
Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
Thu, 30 Jun 2005 12:48:28 +0000
...Ken Lewis replied off list that he thought it was water in my fuel filter from winter storage... that sounded good to me, so...
Syncro fuel vent & return lines
Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
Fri, 8 Jan 1999 14:29:19 -0800
...changing the fuel vent lines and fuel return lines without dropping the tank? I have changed the line from the fuel filter to the...
Power loss above 3000 rpms in 85 Westy
Historical mailing list - Sam Stone
Sat, 27 Jan 2007 20:06:16 -0600
...It has new plugs, air filter, recent oil change and new filter. The fuel pump has been getting louder recently (last 3 months or...
Re: price for a tune-up
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Thu, 12 Feb 2004 06:58:09 +0000
...This includes, cap, rotor, fuel filter, air filter, spark plugs, spark plug wires, and an oil change if needed. All parts are German OEM...
Re: Gas tank sucked together!
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:39:25 -0400
...Gas tank sucked together! So what dose the charcoal filter do? Dose it let air in the fuel system? I know where the charcoal...
Re: [Audi-VW-Diesels] Re: HELP WATER IN MY TANK!!!!!
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Mon, 5 Aug 2002 10:39:31 -0400
...Use that hand pump connected to the fuel line at the filter to pull the water/fuel through the fuel line to the back...
Re: Gas tank sucked together!
Historical mailing list - Kevin Plichta
Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:23:28 -0400
So what dose the charcoal filter do? Dose it let air in the fuel system? I know where the charcoal filter is but not...
Re: What next? ... GREMLINS STILL OCCUPY 80 CA VANAGON
Historical mailing list - Beth Young
Thu, 30 Jan 1997 18:27:39 -0800 (PST)
...the gas tank, through the charcoal filter and into the air filter box; this captures evaporated fuel from the gas tank. Is this the...
Re: Surging between 1700 and 3000 rpm
Historical mailing list - Dennis
Tue, 3 Apr 2007 22:04:40 -0400
That fuel filter is designed for a carbureted application. Not designed for the flow of a recirculation FI system. That and the goo resulted...
Re: loud fuel pump.
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Thu, 28 Feb 2002 10:09:18 -0500
...Would this kind of blockage make the fuel filter work > harder, > hence run louder? It has the setup with the silver cannister > filter > before...
Re: Ran out of gas ....now won't start ??
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 22 Apr 2005 06:37:57 -0400
...I'm guessing some crud from bottom of tank has clogged either the fuel pickup or the fuel filter. Suggestions.....other ideas for a...
Re: 88 Westy fuel connection
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Mon, 27 Jul 2015 08:02:40 -0400
...You could also buy a plastic cube fuel filter and it would do the same thing. The outlet of the tank is the smaller...
Re: '87 Westy: New fuel pump started crying on first day after fill up.
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:17:45 -0400
...I've had some tank crud/filter issues recently and received many responses from list members who have installed the pre '86 style pre...
Re: good new fuel tank source?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sat, 21 Jul 2007 08:17:07 -0400
All three of my 1.9 Vanagons "Only" have the pre-pump plastic filter. No big metal one after the pump. I've never...
Re: raw fuel smell at idle
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Tue, 11 Feb 2003 19:34:56 -0500
...All the vent lines, fuel pump & > filter were recently replaced. > > Any ideas on where I should start looking?
Re: pinch the fuel line?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:57:24 -0500
...change out the little white fuel filter and wonder if it is okay > to pinch off the fuel line with Vise Grips or is...
Re: bearly runs w/ water on road pt2
Historical mailing list - James Flanigan
Thu, 1 Mar 2001 12:22:18 -0500
I would not rule out water in the gas tank plugging the fuel filter. Sounds a lot like my problem. I diagnosed this by...
Re: Power loss above 3000 rpms in 85 Westy
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 28 Jan 2007 10:56:36 -0500
...It has new plugs, air filter, recent oil change and new filter. The fuel pump has been getting louder recently (last 3 months or...
Re: HELP in Riverton, WY - Engine Flooding
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 2 Oct 2009 17:00:58 -0700
...The fuel pressure regulator had failed and PO likely just kept cranking and cranking trying to start it. I changed the oil and filter...
Re: syncro fuel filter replacement
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 4 Aug 2010 07:44:00 -0700
...gear clamp on inlet side of filter inaccessible to loosen, and not enough free fuel line to move filer around much. Unable to access...
Re: Hello-and- suggested first steps for a new owner?
Historical mailing list - Roberto Munoz
Sat, 23 Aug 2003 16:19:05 -0400
2 fuel filters ?? I tried to get GL 4 trans oil but could not find anything but GL% ??? Thanks, Roberto. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Malcolm...
K & N Filters
Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
Tue, 14 Apr 1998 21:00:37 +0000
...From personal experience in our '91 Miata, and our '87 Golf Diesel, the K & N filter replacement cartridge has done wonders in fuel economy...
Re: more fuel pump problems
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Fri, 1 Feb 2002 18:55:03 -0500
...Fuel tank rust! After cleaning it out install a generic inline filter upstream of the pump. Other possibility - check for water (ice) in the...
Re: Noisy fuel pump
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Mon, 24 Jun 2002 08:45:13 -0400
Check your filter(s). Pluggage in the inlet side can cause noise. May be some junk in their from the tank. If you don...
Gas Tank Removal and Rinsing
Historical mailing list - Aaron Reams
Thu, 21 Feb 2002 12:12:34 -0800
...So, I checked some things and ended up changing the fuel filter. The gas that came out of the filter and line had a...
Re: i can hear my fuel pump, now gas heater
Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
Sun, 6 Aug 2006 07:57:25 -0600
...The cover also hides the fuel pump and the fuel filter from view. The cover must be removed to service the pump or the...