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Re: Fuel Filter "Update" Results
Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:33:30 -0300
...the pump pulls in fuel and pumps it to > one end of each of the injector supply pipes, then through them and > out the...
Re: fuel filter
Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
Mon, 24 Mar 2003 09:28:39 -0800
Since I've a rusty fuel tank I've two filters between tank and pump- the opaque square one with the backflow prevention in...
Re: fuel filter: before, after, indifferent?
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Sat, 13 Mar 2004 22:02:01 -0800
Phillips, Andrew wrote: > The fuel filter is positioned after the pump. A note with the fuel pump I just installed (related message is elsewhere...
Re: Fuel Pump No Juice
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:36:18 -0700
...Would that say ignition switch is ok? > > I replaced the fuel pump relay > > I followed the hard > wiring from pump to engine compartment. Some...
Buzzing Fuel Pump, Corn Free Fuel... I lied
Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
Thu, 3 Mar 2016 08:56:40 -0800
So I thought switching to corn free helped the fuel pump. But I lied.. Or I should say, the pump "got better" temporarily and...
Hard plastic fuel line between fuel pump and firewall connector
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Sat, 18 Dec 2010 13:10:33 -0500
...The last time I did this (September 2003) I worked around the hard plastic fuel line between the fuel pump and the firewall connector...
Re: WARNING !! Re: Substitute Fuel Pump #
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Mon, 4 Oct 2004 12:15:28 -0400
...I can >understand that the arcing is suppressed whenever the fuel pump is primed, but >I have to wonder what keeps the thing from...
Whining Fuel Pump - Fixed!!!
Historical mailing list - Scott Snyder
Fri, 10 Jul 1998 17:17:32 -0400
Fellow Listees!! Today I finally got the whining fuel pump and the cutting out under acceleration solved. As you may remember, the fuel tank...
Re: fuel pump straining and hose leaking question
Historical mailing list - most david
Fri, 4 Jun 2010 17:50:53 -0700
...fuel pump straining and hose leaking question � Not trying to be a smart a** here but if your pump is 'whining louder' and that...
Re: No start
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 26 May 2016 00:01:34 -0700
...a faulty fuel pump relay swapped to ECU position will cause ECU to be dead which will cause fuel pump not to prime. Swap...
Re: low fuel pressure and lean engine
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sun, 4 Jul 2004 17:08:23 -0700
...Then unhook the pump feed line from the fuel tank and run it into the container so it will pump fuel from there. Then...
Re: '82 westy, '91 Fox engine, fuel flow problem
Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
Sun, 14 Jun 1998 16:12:02 -0400
...The Vanagons run with one fuel pump (as compared to the A2 car's two) in about the same place, with an inline fuel...
Re: Fuel filters
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 4 Aug 2010 09:59:36 -0500
Bentley shows two fuel filters. The small filter upstream of the pump located between the tank and the pump is actually a screen intended...
Re: testing a fuel pump (long)
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 13 Apr 2004 14:21:49 -0500
Before everybody gets all wound up in this pump thing. Most Auto Manufacturers have gone to proprietary fuel pumps that fit in the gas...
Re: Fuel pump/filter
Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
Sun, 30 Nov 2014 11:28:25 -0700
...Fuel pump/filter > > Hey listers. We are in sunny Baja MX and thought we would toss this out for > discussion. > Some time ago we...
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: fuel pump choice?
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Thu, 14 Sep 2006 21:50:55 -0400
The only good answer to this thread is from Frank! Before you change a Fuel pump ask yourself why is it making noise? the...
Re: Bus Depot: Pierburg Fuel Pump
Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
Thu, 20 Jun 2019 12:20:53 -0700
...My fuel pump > was a Bosch. My fuel filter was about 2-months old. I decided to research > fuel pump options with a focus...
Re: noisy fuel pump
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 6 Apr 2004 06:44:55 -0400
...noisy fuel pump The fuel pump on B. Bones was excessively noisy, so I robbed the almost silent fuel pump off of Long John...
Re: Fuel Pump
Historical mailing list - Dr. Theodore B. Hoekman
Mon, 1 Sep 1997 11:23:05 +0000
...The three pieces of the fuel pump assembly are the fuel pump itself (wires connected), a pressure regulator, and the tin can (fuel filter...
Re: Thanks again! Fuel pump repair (longish)
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Thu, 3 Aug 2000 13:06:31 -0700
Bentley says plastic one before pump used only with fuel pump having no filter (after the pump?)?? Previous page shows large metal filter (after...
Re: Whoa fuel pump is noisy!
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Wed, 7 Feb 2007 21:19:56 -0500
...Someone told me that there's a way to reverse the lines from the fuel tank, so that the pump is spewing the excess...
Re: Vanagon fuel filter mod for my 84 Westy
Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
Sat, 6 Apr 2019 15:15:28 -0700
...Fuel filters in either location (before or aft of the pump) do not, of course, remedy this problem. The only solution I've found...
Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:52:06 -0700
...The power for the fuel pump, which comes from the > fuel pump relay...is also the power that's on one side of the...
Re: Fuel pump noise?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 22 Jul 2013 20:59:26 -0400
...Fuel pump noise? Hello All, Question regarding my fuel pump. When engine is running, I'm getting a continuous noise from the pump, like...
Re: Spare Fuel Pump Saves the Day
Historical mailing list - Pat
Thu, 4 Apr 2013 13:26:11 -0400
...The fuel pump in my 2003 Ranger just gave up, > > and > > > the dealer pump is $300. I bought a Bosch pump from NAPA for...
Re: Curious incident of the fuel pump that did not whine in the night
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Tue, 31 Jul 2007 21:09:26 -0700
My suggestion is to hot wire the fuel pump, or jumper the relay, to make it run 'no matter what' to see if it...
Re: Runs great, then dies(80 Air cooled Westy)
Historical mailing list - Scott Burchill
Fri, 3 Oct 2003 13:16:51 -0500
...Any chance my fuel pump is the problem? Something turning my fuel pump off for no good reason? TIA. -- sbb \:)> /:(>
Re: Fuel pump stops.
Historical mailing list - jimt
Tue, 2 Aug 2005 18:46:54 -0600
...I noticed that the fuel pump stops > pumping. > I rigged up 12 Volts and powered the pump manually. It runs and the engine > starts...
Re: Placement of Fuel Filter
Historical mailing list - PSavage
Mon, 16 Jul 2001 10:01:12 -0700
...Does your '85 not have a filter before the pump? If your fuel pump whines, it is probably starved for fuel at the inlet...
Re: where does power to the fuel pump come from?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 8 Aug 2007 22:19:05 -0400
...The fuel pump and the injectors get the 12 volt form a contact on the fuel pump relay. The relay is controlled by the...
Re: testing a fuel pump
Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
Tue, 13 Apr 2004 07:43:35 -0700
...testing a fuel pump > > > > you can try reversing the positive and negative wires to the pump (+ >to -, - > > to +) and crank the engine for a...
Re: Broken Fuel Pump - Was: Fuel pump
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:46:21 -0800
...Broken Fuel Pump - Was: Fuel pump > On Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 4:26 PM, Stephen Grisanti > <bike2vcu@yahoo.com>wrote: > >> Then there are...
Re: Fuel Pump
Historical mailing list - Dr. Theodore B. Hoekman
Mon, 1 Sep 1997 11:23:05 +0000
...The three pieces of the fuel pump assembly are the fuel pump itself (wires connected), a pressure regulator, and the tin can (fuel filter...
Vanagon Fuel Pump Questions
Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
Fri, 12 Sep 1997 13:10:46 -0500
Hi All, What are the differences between an 82 air-cooled Vanagon fuel pump and an 87 watercooled Vanagon fuel pump? Is there any...
Re: 84 Westy Fuel Pump Problem
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sat, 11 Jun 2011 21:51:59 -0700
Hi Nirav, � The ECU controls the fuel pump negative ground side.The ignition switch sends 12 volts to the ECU when switched on. You...
Re: Cheapest fuel pump I've ever seen
Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:51:06 -0700
It's worth having that info on that page for cross referencing of fuel pumps anyway. Check out ALL the cars we can get...
Re: testing a fuel pump
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 13 Apr 2004 12:02:13 -0500
...testing a fuel pump > > > > > > > you can try reversing the positive and negative wires to the pump (+ > >to -, - > > > to +) and crank the engine for a...
Re: My '84 1.9L has two fuel filters!
Historical mailing list - Erik Valeur
Sat, 2 Feb 2002 15:34:03 +0100
The plastic filter between the fueltank & the fuel pump was put there by a PO who had to buy a new (expensive) pump ruined...
Re: Strange Engine Noise 85 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:04:59 -0500
...The clog could be in the fuel tank, fuel filter, fuel pump, or any combination of these. If your 85 has the box filter...
Re: Fuel pump cutoff switch?
Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
Sun, 15 Oct 2006 10:02:33 -0700
There is no fuse for the fuel pump and none of the fuel pump wires go anywhere near the dash. The fuel pump is...
Re: Thanks again! Fuel pump repair (longish)
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Thu, 3 Aug 2000 13:57:38 -0700
...Thanks again! Fuel pump repair (longish) > Bentley says plastic one before pump used only with fuel pump having no > filter (after the pump?)?? Previous...
Re: fuel pump instructions?
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:01:24 -0500
You should see how fast fuel is flowing out of the tank. If the tank partially blocked the new pump will be noisy, overheat...
Re: more information on engine swap/fuel pump woes
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:49:44 -0700
...so if the ecu is not grounding the fuel pump correctly i would not get any fuel pump if i bridge the power relay...
Re: Fuel pump
Historical mailing list - Chris Pierce
Mon, 26 Aug 2002 16:14:17 EDT
...The non syncro metal fuel tanks tend to rust after a while and the particulates will destroy a fuel pump over time. If you...
Re: Follow up Q Re: fuel pump behaviour with ignition on
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 19 May 2006 15:12:44 -0400
...fuel pump behaviour with ignition on Thanks for the quick responses! My pump runs continuously with the ignion on and engine NOT running and...
Re: Maiden voyage ends with AAA
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sun, 14 Sep 2003 09:11:15 -0400
Just to be sure, I would jumper power to the fuel pump to be certain it starts with the fuel pump running. On my...
Re: Erratic runnign Vanagon... fuel pump?
Historical mailing list
Fri, 26 Jun 1998 03:47:54 EDT
...Althought I think it is the next logical step I would like to hear if any thinks the fuel pump replacement is needed? Anyone...
Re: Fuel Pumps and Filters
Historical mailing list - TC
Thu, 6 Jul 2006 12:21:50 -0700
slightly off toptic but still about vanagon fuel pumps In my never ending quest to compile replacement compatible parts for our vans I read...
Re: Digifant Fuel System Troubleshooting Experience
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Tue, 12 May 2009 07:53:17 -0400
Dave, did you do the test for the bad fuel pressure regulator? These go bad more than the pumps. I have an economy aftermarket...
Re: No Start 83.5: Fuel pump test?
Historical mailing list - Don Spence
Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:22:09 -0600
...Fuel pump test? >> Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2007 23:50:14 -0600 >> >> The saga continues ... >> >> I did two fuel pump volume tests today, one...
Re: Sorting out mechanical issues 85
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sun, 4 Sep 2022 16:26:48 +0000
...screen at outlet. Fuel pump tries to do the best it can, but the result is cavitation in fuel pump (noisy and the gurgling...
Fuel pump buzzing
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Fri, 15 Dec 2006 13:07:25 -0500
Hey folks, My 1.9 fuel pump's been buzzing for about 9 months now. I just replaced the white box filter and cleaned...
Re: Fuel pump mechanism question
Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:24:29 -0500
Looks as if the fuel flows right through the pump motor itself. Not sure what keeps it from igniting, unless it's just the...
Fuel Prefilter
Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
Sat, 12 Jun 1999 23:07:13 -0400
What is the consensus on the need for the square plastic fuel filter between the fuel pump and the fuel tank? I bypassed it...
do fuel pumps suck?
Historical mailing list - John Brush
Sat, 31 Aug 2002 19:00:02 -0400
Just wondering if the pump draws the fuel in from the tank, or is it just dependent on a gravity feed to the input...
Re: Fuel pump or fuel relay malfunction?
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Tue, 17 Apr 2001 10:13:00 -0700
...How do I > determine if it is the fuel pump, or the fuel pump relay that is not > working? > > Thanks folks, > > Greg. > >
Re: 2.1 Fuel Pump Spewing Gas
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 22 Jul 2006 12:17:06 -0400
...2.1 Fuel Pump Spewing Gas Folks: Anyone ever had their electric fuel pump spew gas out the joint between the bakelite plastic body...
Fuel Pump - How to disable
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 26 Jan 2004 17:41:45 -0600
I'm dealing with a fuel leak, and I need to temporarily disable my fuel pump so it does not turn on when the...
Re: fuel pump noise
Historical mailing list - Aaron
Fri, 7 Jul 2006 14:33:43 -0700
...I've > never heard their fuel pumps with the engines running. I've never > replaced the fuel pumps and I've had the '84...