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Fram Gas filter
Historical mailing list - Troy
Sun, 2 Sep 2012 10:50:54 -0800
...Not sure I why I was calling the larger canister fuel filter a "charcoal" filter, as I was corrected once before about that and...
Re: MPG Question
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Thu, 30 Mar 2006 17:07:25 -0800
...advance works fine), > checked and > cleaned charcoal cannister, new fuel pump, new fuel filter, > new air filter. > > The car runs fine, no problems idling...
Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 3 Mar 2008 21:19:31 -0500
...Perhaps a charcoal evap filter only should be able to pass a certain volume of air in a given time, and if too much...
Re: MPG Question
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Thu, 30 Mar 2006 22:17:38 +0200
...advance works fine), checked and :::cleaned charcoal cannister, new fuel pump, new fuel filter, new air :::filter. ::: :::The car runs fine, no problems idling...
Re: Fuel filters
Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
Wed, 4 Aug 2010 11:08:47 -0400
...to get a backup and notice there > are two fuel filters. One charcoal canister type and then another square > plastic one. Is this normal...
Re: Gas tank hard to fill
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 13 Jan 2017 08:42:19 -0800
...I've heard of some filter? Or charcoal? In the way there? Anyone know what part may be the culprit? Thanks, - g=
Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 26 Aug 2012 14:53:45 -0700
...That >> charcoal >> filter valve is easy to check. >> >> Caveat: I am also neither a mechanic or engineer. ;) >> >> Neil. >> >> On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at...
Re: '72 engine questions
Historical mailing list - Gregor Durstewitz
Mon, 09 Oct 1995 15:38:12 -0800 (PST)
...it goes to the charcoal filter to provide air pressure for the fuel tank ventilation...not sure if you have the same engine i...
need help from someone to look at their engine...
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Tue, 23 Jun 1998 16:07:37 -0400
...It is located inline with the vacuum hose that comes from the charcoal filter valve located in the top-right of the engine compartment...
Re: hose identification help needed
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 29 May 2001 09:09:44 -0500
...So far it sounds like the hose that goes to your charcoal canister to recycle fuel vapors from into your air cleaner box, this...
Another Idling Problem
Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
Sun, 30 Apr 2017 08:40:34 -0400
...I checked the charcoal filter, but the lines seemed to be clear. I put a vacuum gauge on the fuel line to the filter...
Re: Gas tank hard to fill
Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
Fri, 13 Jan 2017 07:44:20 -0800
...I've tried several stations and it isn't them, I'm afraid. > > I've heard of some filter? Or charcoal? In the way...
Re: fuel system expansion tanks
Historical mailing list - Mike
Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:38:58 -0400
...the valve that attaches to the line leading >>back to the charcoal filter... what is the best adhesive for this >>task? > > I would try...
Re: gas tank question - full tank woes
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:02:12 -0500
...a common theme is little check valves or filters or other gadgets in the charcoal canister lines - some of them there to make sure...
Re: Syncro questions
Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
Thu, 3 Aug 2006 23:29:34 -0400
...rear wheel well is probably the charcoal canister, yes? You can't really even see the fuel filter without knowing it's hidden back...
Re: Complete list of parts needed from Jetta to do conversion
Historical mailing list - acg11awg
Sun, 2 Sep 2001 11:51:49 -0400
...Fuel pump assembly, I just mounted the whole thing, filter and all under the van 4. The vacuum storage tank thingy, on the Golf...
Re: Gasoline Smell
Historical mailing list - marcus
Fri, 19 Jun 1998 13:37:30 -0700
...Take a hard look at the charcoal filter and expansion tank next to left front wheel and the other tank next to the right...
Re: Bucking/Loss of power on HOT days
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 3 Aug 2016 13:43:25 -0700
...Even if it did, the charcoal filter should vent to atmosphere right? On my swap the fuel hoses likely pick up heat in engine...
Re: Gas tank sucked together!
Historical mailing list - Kevin Plichta
Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:45:14 -0400
...I finally had some time to look at the charcoal filter, I pulled the bottom hose off the filter and there was what looked...
Re: Gas tank vacuum
Historical mailing list - Richard Kunkel
Sun, 10 Feb 2002 19:24:44 -0800
...vacuum operated valve on the clear hose from the charcoal canister to the air filter on this 85 and that when he replaced the...
Re: 90 Vanagon/Westy fuel problem
Historical mailing list - Kevin Plichta
Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:21:45 -0400
...My problem turned out to be the charcoal filter was plugged. The small hose at the bottom of the filter that goes into the...
Problems that need solutions...
Historical mailing list - J.T. & Kathy Walsh
Sat, 31 May 1997 22:00:06 -0500
...There is a vent valve on top of the tank and a charcoal filter that might be the cause. If the problem is in...
Re: Fuel Tank Weirdness
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:30:23 -0700
...We found out that his WBX'r had the bottom vent hose of the charcoal filter exhaust to atmosphere, not into air cleaner, Bentley...
Re: 90 Vanagon/Westy fuel problem
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:38:38 -0400
Time to replace the charcoal canister, me thinks. That's where the air comes through on the way to tank as you consume fuel...
Re: Bucking/Loss of power on HOT days
Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
Wed, 3 Aug 2016 14:20:28 -0700
...Even > if it did, the charcoal filter should vent to atmosphere right? > > On my swap the fuel hoses likely pick up heat in engine...
Re: gas smell
Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
Sun, 16 May 2004 19:11:18 -0700
...Recently, my fuel filter was changed and I started noticing this smell as well. Then, my van quit running :-( The problem was that where...
Re: Syncro questions
Historical mailing list - d spence
Fri, 4 Aug 2006 00:39:31 -0600
...rear wheel well is probably the > charcoal canister, yes? You can't really even see the fuel filter > without > knowing it's hidden back...
Re: Fuel pump/filter
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 6 Dec 2014 11:54:16 -0800
...blowing into the small tube that connects to the inlet of charcoal filter. I could hear a slight "hissing" sound near the fuel tank...
Re: Gas to diesel fuel tank changes?
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Sat, 15 Sep 2001 08:12:21 -0400
...Can I remove the charcoal canisters and associated tubing leaving just the filler and a vent? Any tips from those who've done this...
Re: Fuel Tank Weirdness
Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:14:35 -0700
...Fuel Tank Weirdness >The Bentley shows >that the vent from the bottom of the charcoal filter goes to the air >cleaner, but the hose...
source for stainless steel fuel clamps
Historical mailing list - Troy
Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:28:14 -0800
...I bought a new fuel pump and charcoal canister filter a while back, and would like to put new clamps on when I change...
Re: What does this part do?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 10 Jun 2001 22:55:32 -0700
This is the charcoal filter... OK... what does that do you ask! This takes gasoline fumes that come off of the fuel tank and...
Re: fuel tank <-> pump diameter mismatch
Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:30:26 -0500
...filter used on thse years makes the perfect > adapter. Make sure the vapor recovery system (venting) is working properly > and that the charcoal canister...
Re: What is this?/Fuel leak
Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
Mon, 17 Apr 2000 10:31:16 -0700
...lines and the line on top feeds fuel fumes to a Charcoal Filter.It sounds like the rubber fuel line that joins to the...
Re: Mysterious Hard Plastic Tube- 2.1 L WBX.
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 3 Jun 2017 22:58:45 -0500
...I believe that hose should connect to the charcoal (EVAP) canister purge valve. On 6/3/17, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > Rummaging...
Re: Fram Gas filter
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 2 Sep 2012 17:11:00 -0700
...Not sure I why I was calling the larger canister fuel filter a "charcoal" filter, as I was corrected once before about that and...
Re: Fuel pump/filter
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 30 Nov 2014 10:07:54 -0800
...http://tinyurl.com/pfpe82d that hose runs to the charcoal canister. IIRC, the black nylon line to the evap rollover valve got messed up...
88 GLstarts, stalls immediately
Historical mailing list - Erik Walker
Fri, 28 Oct 2005 09:22:40 -0400
...a long time); cleaned idle stabilizer; reconnected send/return lines to charcoal filter - one had been disconnected since I bought the van 2 years...
Re: Calif 2008 emissions fuel tank pressure testing?
Historical mailing list - Mike
Mon, 3 Mar 2008 23:06:49 -0500
...All I know is it involves > pressurization (vacuum?) of some sort, and takes 15-20 minutes to test. > Perhaps a charcoal evap filter only...
Re: WTB: EVAP charcoal canister
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 23 Aug 2014 12:32:21 -0700
...the evap canister is on the engine side of the air filter where > it should be....clean air there. > > Some 2.1 air boxes...
Re: fuel tank <-> pump diameter mismatch
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:35:46 -0800
...filter used on thse years makes the perfect > > adapter. Make sure the vapor recovery system (venting) is working > properly > > and that the charcoal canister...
Re: Fuel pump/filter
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 30 Nov 2014 19:57:34 -0500
...Fuel pump/filter This is just a working theory and kind of far fetched but...... IF the evap system was blocked, would the fuel...
Re: WTB: EVAP charcoal canister
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 15 Aug 2014 09:21:43 -0400
...N wrote: > >>> > >>> Hi folks. > >>> > >>> I am fairly certain that the Vanagon charcoal filter canister is NLA. > >> This > >>> would be for a 1981 gas Vanagon...
Re: drill - was Fuel pump/filter
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sat, 6 Dec 2014 11:23:54 -0800
...And a bunch of >spare parts including filters, brakes, fan motor, fuel pump, axle, etc!! > >Geneva and/or Mike Saint-Amour >www.slowcarfasthouse.com...
Re: Fuel pump/filter
Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
Sat, 6 Dec 2014 14:23:48 -0700
...blowing into the small tube that connects > to the inlet of charcoal filter. I could hear a slight "hissing" sound > near the fuel tank...
Re: Bucking/Loss of power on HOT days
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 3 Aug 2016 20:09:26 -0400
...Even if it did, the charcoal filter should vent to atmosphere right? > > On my swap the fuel hoses likely pick up heat in engine...
Re: Fuel Pump Problem '85 GL
Historical mailing list - Mladen, Zoran
Thu, 18 Jan 2001 15:47:30 -0700
Unfortunately, all we know is that fuel is present at the filter, but not making it to the engine. There is also a peculiar...
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...
Re: WTB: EVAP charcoal canister
Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
Fri, 15 Aug 2014 08:01:19 -0400
...N wrote: > >>> > >>> Hi folks. > >>> > >>> I am fairly certain that the Vanagon charcoal filter canister is NLA. > >> This > >>> would be for a 1981 gas Vanagon...
Re: WTB: EVAP charcoal canister
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 14 Aug 2014 20:10:55 -0400
...N wrote: > > > Hi folks. > > > > I am fairly certain that the Vanagon charcoal filter canister is NLA. > This > > would be for a 1981 gas Vanagon...
Re: Bucking/Loss of power on HOT days
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 3 Aug 2016 15:07:19 -0700
...Even > if it did, the charcoal filter should vent to atmosphere right? > > On my swap the fuel hoses likely pick up heat in engine...
Re: WTB: EVAP charcoal canister
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 15 Aug 2014 16:37:37 -1000
...N wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi folks. >>>>>> >>>>>> I am fairly certain that the Vanagon charcoal filter canister is NLA. >>>>> This >>>>>> would be for a 1981 gas Vanagon...
Re: Fuel system "vapour lock"
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 13 Aug 2014 12:20:31 -0700
...I have to wonder if this has been due to a failing charcoal canister causing a fuelling issue. The EVAP check valve is ok...
Re: Gas Vapors
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Wed, 25 May 2011 23:20:18 -0400
...Isn't this suppose to connect to the charcoal filter? Where is that suppose to go? I assume I should connect that properly correct...
Re: Fuel pump/filter
Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
Sun, 30 Nov 2014 19:28:48 -0600
...Based on that, I'd be looking at replacing the filter. If that doesn't change it, try shooting air up the tank fuel...
Re: fuel tank <-> pump diameter mismatch
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:32:30 -0500
...filter used on thse years makes the perfect > adapter. Make sure the vapor recovery system (venting) is working properly > and that the charcoal canister...
Re: source for stainless steel fuel clamps
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:02:35 -0500
...I bought a new fuel pump and charcoal canister filter a while back, and would like to put new clamps on when I change...
Re: source for stainless steel fuel clamps
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 15 Oct 2010 18:37:10 -0700
...source for stainless steel fuel clamps > Hi folks: > > I bought a new fuel pump and charcoal canister filter a while back, and > would like...
Re: Gas tank hard to fill
Historical mailing list - PB
Sat, 14 Jan 2017 11:23:57 -0800
...I've tried >> several stations and it isn't them, I'm afraid. >> >> I've heard of some filter? Or charcoal? In the way...
Re: Gas tank hard to fill, another issue
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 13 Jan 2017 09:23:56 -0800
...I've heard of some filter? Or charcoal? In the way there? Anyone know what part may be the culprit? Thanks, - g=