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Re: Fuel Prefilter
Historical mailing list
Sun, 13 Jun 1999 01:56:56 EDT
...Seem to remember some earler post that the factory installed them to filter out residue from the then new fuel tanks. The dealar then...
Re: Diesel questions
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:25:36 -0700
...Did you do a total of a minute (in say 20s intervals) and it would still not start? Fuel filter is a suspect, and...
Re: Exactly which filter for pre-pump retrofit?
Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
Wed, 21 Jul 2004 10:57:29 -0700
...The question is, "Which filter?". The stock fuel line between fuel tank and pump is 11 mm. Filters suggested for the retrofit by several...
Re: Low Top Speed - SOLVED!!!
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Fri, 17 Mar 2000 14:12:27 -0400
I have heard from many folks that putting a fuel filter BEFORE the fuel pump (and after) will catch the crap from the tank...
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 noise? Fuel filters.
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 22 Jul 2013 20:37:57 -0700
...Fuel pump noise? > > On the subject of fuel pumps, filters, noisy operation, etc. > > Here's a handy hint. Golf Tees are good fuel line...
Re: Buzzing fuel pump
Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
Tue, 24 Oct 2017 15:22:55 -0400
...Our vendors have some g On Wed, Jun 22, 2016 at 9:07 AM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > Replace your fuel filter...
Re: fuel pump choice?
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Thu, 14 Sep 2006 21:50:55 -0400
...Now, why is it making noise? maybe it's the fuel tank, if it's the fuel tank, maybe the filter is clogued.. if...
Re: NEED GAS TANK
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 19 Apr 2005 23:49:50 -0400
Very few modern-fuel injected cars have filters before the pump. The main problem with a pre pump filter is that any restriction on...
Re: Fuel filter 85 vanagon
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:24:08 -0800
...I like to replace the > fuel filter while I do this, but I keep getting wto times of filter. > One is plastic and square...
Re: Gas Heater Fuel Connection
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 15 Jul 2018 01:16:17 +0000
...Gas Heater Fuel Connection On my 84 camper, the tee fitting for the fuel line is immediately after the box filter upstream of the...
Re: Fuel Filter and Gas Tank
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 27 Nov 2005 06:16:37 EST
...IMHO we should all be running a fuel filter in front of the fuel pump (and after). The fuel pump is expensive and a...
Re: My '84 1.9L has two fuel filters!
Historical mailing list - Steve Arbaugh
Fri, 1 Feb 2002 19:21:08 -0800
...Today I looked at the lines and noticed > that from the gas tank lines toward engine ---> a plastic box(fuel > filter, right?) ---> then fuel...
engine hesitation response
Historical mailing list - john schaper
Sun, 15 Aug 1999 12:36:37 PDT
...I immediately drove home, unhooked the filter and drained the fuel from the filter into a clean pail. Surprise--there was crud in it...
Re: pre fuel pump filter?
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Mon, 21 Nov 2016 12:33:35 -0800
...On 11/21/16, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: > hi all, > > I am considering to put another fuel filter in front of the...
Re: Fuel filter redux once more again repeated etc
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Wed, 16 Aug 2006 07:55:28 -0500
...filter? A fuel system for 4bbl V-8 with a traditional float bowl may involve a much lower flow rate than a recirculating fuel...
Re: replacing fuel tank
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 17 Jul 2013 16:14:43 -0400
...The larger filter has more capacity and filters smaller particles to protect the injectors. The fuel system recirculates the fuel so the stuff in...
Re: Fuel Pump Noise
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 18 Mar 2015 09:36:32 -0600
...The small filter on the intake side of the pump was removed and > a larger fuel filter was put on the output side. > > About...
Fuel pump
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Mon, 4 Oct 2004 18:42:52 -0700
Vanites, Today I put an inline clear plastic filter ahead of the fuel pump. No rust or dirt came out when I pulled the...
Re: Contaminated fuel was Re: How does the Oxy Sensor Work/ go bad?
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Sat, 27 Nov 1999 12:24:02 -0800
...I've read many posts with the "clogged" fuel >filter, power surging etc. My guess is that it is really water in the fuel...
loud fuel pump.
Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
Thu, 28 Feb 2002 00:36:57 -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...
changing fuel filter
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Sat, 26 Jan 2008 15:30:49 -0500
I'm changing the fuel filter on my '91 GL. One of those "just so I know when it was done" maintenance items. Of...
Re: Contaminated fuel was Re: How does the Oxy Sensor Work/ go bad?
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Sat, 27 Nov 1999 14:18:07 -0800
...I've read many posts with the "clogged" fuel >filter, power surging etc. My guess is that it is really water in the fuel...
Re: .. Diesel proublems
Historical mailing list
Mon, 7 Apr 1997 01:47:28 -0400 (EDT)
...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: Placement of Fuel Filter
Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
Mon, 16 Jul 2001 08:43:44 -0700
...Easy and cheap fix Leon 85 Subwagen Westy PSavage wrote: > Shawn Wright wrote: > <snip> Anyone know why the fuel filter is placed after the...
Re: Good fuel filter arrangement?
Historical mailing list - Bill Witz
Sun, 19 Aug 2012 19:59:06 -0400
My 84 never had a small filter in front of the fuel pump, just the large round one after the fuel pump. I have...
Re: Fuel Filters vs Fuel Strainers And Oil filters now...
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Wed, 6 Oct 2010 19:08:04 -0700
...Fuel Filters vs Fuel Strainers And Oil filters now... > >>> I have pics of the can filter split open, did that when I replaced it...
Re: Fuel pump buzzing
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Sat, 16 Dec 2006 11:26:22 -0500
...fuel starvation, either because of a clogged filter or because of a clogged fuel line before the filter, or bad pump bearings caused by...
Re: Mahle fuel filter?
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Wed, 25 Jul 2001 07:20:49 -0400
...One of the parts ordered was a Bosch fuel filter. They sent a > Mahle KL 9. WILL THIS FILTER WORK ON THE VANAGON?? Yes...
Re: Fuel pump noise? Fuel filters.
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 22 Jul 2013 20:39:48 -0700
...Fuel pump noise? >> >> On the subject of fuel pumps, filters, noisy operation, etc. >> >> Here's a handy hint. Golf Tees are good fuel line...
Re: Upstream Fuel Filter dissection results
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 3 Jun 2010 22:07:21 -0700
...I dunno why VW put the filter down stream of the fuel pump in the first place...but I bet someone will tell us...
Contaminated fuel was Re: How does the Oxy Sensor Work/ go bad?
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Sat, 27 Nov 1999 11:17:08 -0800
...It will clog before it gets through, by design.</I> <P>I.  The fuel filter's position, Horizontal, does seem to give water...
Re: Start-Stop Syndrome Returns [addt'l-addt'l info]
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sat, 18 Aug 2012 13:37:35 -0700
Weird. "Where does Mellow Yellow keep its fuel filter(s)? Normal candidates are small square one before and/or very large cylindrical one after...
FW: fuel pump's a buzzin'
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Tue, 1 Aug 2000 13:02:52 -0400
...My fuel pump buzzed like crazy but it was the fuel filter everytime. (Until I replaced the fuel tank. Thanks TBD!) Das Kapitan Nemo
Re: syncro fuel filter replacement
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 3 Aug 2010 19:00:00 -0700
...a guide of sort, with pics, on how to remove the fuel filter on > a syncro. > > Oh laugh it up 2wd folk, yeah go...
Re: Fuel pump replacment frequency?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 1 Nov 2008 12:21:32 -0400
...Or could the filter just be dirty again? I did run the Van right out of fuel recently, testing where my actual "empty" is...
Re: Start-Stop Syndrome Returns [addt'l-addt'l info]
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 18 Aug 2012 20:07:39 -0700
if you havn't checked in the fuel filters for a good while, that would be a good idea. empty each one out backwards...
Fuel filter location on 87 Syncro
Historical mailing list - Matt Di Nola
Sun, 26 Aug 2007 18:29:54 +0000
Volks, I am trying to replace my fuel filter on my new 87 Syncro, but as I have only owned aircooled, I can not...
Re: ( help )fuel filter pressure now
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Fri, 22 Aug 2003 14:09:22 +0000
...Re: ( help )fuel filter pressure now > > The pump puts out a lot of pressure, and in the engine bay, the pressure > regulator releases it...
Re: 1984 vanagon 1.9 fuel filter
Historical mailing list - jimt
Sun, 20 Mar 2005 14:45:10 -0700
...If you have never replaced your fuel lines I highly recommend replacing the piece from the tank to the filter. �� jimt Planned insanity is...
New fuel pump and filter - still noisy!
Historical mailing list - B Feddish
Thu, 8 Apr 2010 16:18:51 -0400
OK, after installing a new Bosch fuel pump and filter it's still buzzing! I want to go camping tomorrow, is this buzzing the...
Re: fuel pump choice? fuel filters
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Thu, 14 Sep 2006 23:12:57 -0400
The original set up of the Digifant system (86+) was for two fuel filters, one between the tank and the pump, just like the...
Re: two fuel filters (was: replacing the gas tank)
Historical mailing list - Bill N
Sun, 17 Jun 2001 17:53:57 -0700
My '81 Westy has both fuel filters -- one before the tank and one after --. It was originally a California vehicle, and the original owner...
Re: Fuel Filter question
Historical mailing list - David Maurio
Mon, 4 Aug 2003 12:52:12 +0000
...was my fuel filter changed from stock? would this fuel > filter > > still work on my van? Is the metal one the stock filter? > > > > Thanks...
Re: New fuel pump and filter - still noisy!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 8 Apr 2010 13:38:48 -0700
...New fuel pump and filter - still noisy! > OK, after installing a new Bosch fuel pump and filter it's still buzzing! > I > want to...
Re: 86 fuel filter fix and frustrations...
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Mon, 30 Sep 2002 10:17:11 -0400
...Fuel Filter BETWEEN the tank and fuel Pump: 133-133-511 This filter had a 8mm inlet (for the 7mm hose from the tank...
Re: Fuel filter question
Historical mailing list - ghamburg
Thu, 16 Apr 1998 14:43:04 -0700
...Fuel filter question >I just got my '84 GL Vanagon "Cocoa" on the road the other day. It was a real >basket case initially...
Re: Installing Fuel Filter on an 88 Cant get filter out!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 11 Jul 2011 20:12:04 -0700
...Installing Fuel Filter on an 88 Cant get filter out! Hey Scott, Thanks for help. Over the weekend I decided to tackle this stubborn...
Re: (Fuel filter) What a Long Strange Trip It's Been
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Wed, 13 Nov 1996 07:51:59 -0500
> The small filter before the fuel pump was recalled on my 86GL leaving > only the big silver one after the pump. Something about only...
Re: always a second fuel filter?
Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
Tue, 27 Mar 2001 21:26:35 -0800
I added the upstream filter, good precaution against dirt from tank. When i disconnected fuel line to add that filter lots of dirt came...
Re: Installing Fuel Filter on an 88 Cant get filter out!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 11 Jul 2011 20:13:45 -0700
...Installing Fuel Filter on an 88 Cant get filter out! > Hey Scott, > > Thanks for help. Over the weekend I decided to tackle this stubborn...
Re: 86 fuel filter fix and frustrations...
Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
Fri, 27 Sep 2002 08:00:45 -0600
...an 86 with 2 fuel filters listen up... > > > > VW discontinued production of the small square fuel filter before the > > fuel > > pump (bastards!). According to...
Re: Placement of Fuel Filter
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Mon, 16 Jul 2001 11:16:58 -0500
...So if the filter was before the pump, and got full of garbage, it would have a hell of a time pulling the fuel...
Re: Noisy fuel pump
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Wed, 13 Jul 2005 07:00:55 -0700
The pump can be noisy due to plugged fuel filter(s). It might be making noise because it's working too hard. ....though many...
Dieing on hill still
Historical mailing list - Dennis Loftis
Tue, 21 Mar 2000 00:38:18 -0200
Please help 85 vanagon dies on hills .......I have replaced fuel pump,filter and plugs and wires,with mimimal results. Is there an internal...
Re: Fuel Filter question
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Mon, 4 Aug 2003 08:24:05 -0400
...was my fuel filter changed from stock? would this fuel filter > still work on my van? Is the metal one the stock filter? > > Thanks...
Re: 2.1 WBX stumbles after hot restart; vapor lock?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:23:11 -0700
how much junk was in the old filter when it was changed ? you can get very useful information checking the contents of a fuel...
Cow Magnets and Bosch Fuel Filters
Historical mailing list - Glen Buhlmann
Tue, 25 Jun 1996 08:47:25 -0800
Well I had to put on a new fuel filter on Thursday evening since Lief almost didn't get Caron home from work due...
Re: The further adventures of my $#@! fuel supply problem
Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
Sun, 10 Aug 2003 14:04:59 EDT
...Then take said crudy fuel and filter it with some paint filters. Replace into tank and repeat till clear. Add new in line filter...
Re: sluggish on take off
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Sat, 22 Oct 2005 16:19:56 -0400
...Clogged fuel filter.Low fuel pressure.Vacuum hose disconected.Dirty air filter?Throttle switch in need of adjustment?