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• Fuel filter??
  Historical mailing list - Jim Comer
  Mon, 30 May 2005 11:10:38 EDT
  ...I was wondering what the correct size of the fuel filter is for a 84 gl? The one i purchased at my local shop...
• Re: Fure filters
  Historical mailing list - George Averill
  Sun, 29 Sep 2002 00:19:44 -0400
  ...Fure filters > Can anyone tell me why the Bentley shows two fuel > filters, one before and one after the pump on an 84 > Vanagon...
• Re: Fuel filter replacement
  Historical mailing list - Greg Pratt
  Sun, 25 Apr 2004 11:48:02 EDT
  I remove the bracket with the filter. It should be two screws. I connect the hoses first then put the bracket with filter on...
• Re: No Start: Fuel Pump?
  Historical mailing list - David
  Fri, 18 Aug 2017 16:15:59 -0400
  ...if you use the pre-pump filter I'd recommend that you get any see-thru fuel > filter much larger than the tiny one...
• Re: crud in the gas tank....(tech question)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald V. Livingston lI
  Mon, 27 Apr 1998 02:32:52 -0600
  ...Also buy several (at least a dozen) of those cheap plastic inline fuel filters. The clear ones are best for this job. First, remove...
• Re: Diesel questions
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:24:55 -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...
• fuel pump straining and hose leaking question
  Historical mailing list - most david
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 15:32:05 -0700
  Hi.� I've had some experience with noisy fuel pumps and dirty fuel filters, but I haven't seen this before, and I'm...
• ? on fuel pump/filter/lines
  Historical mailing list - Judith Barr/Leo Girard
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 16:58:27 -0400
  ...About a week back I asked for help with location of fuel filter/pump. Received many kind replies although the directions were inconsistent with...
• Re: Vanagon Gas Tank/Fuel System measurements
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
  Tue, 11 May 2010 14:22:29 -0400
  ...7mm? >> >> I know the current system I have is very gerry-rigged with it's fuel filter >> and I plan to do it right...
• Clog in fuel tank outlet
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 4 Apr 2021 18:26:05 +0000
  ...But.....now just spitballing here, pure conjecture....what about removing screen on outlet of fuel tank and adding a pre-fuel-pump filter?  Why...
• Re: Fuel Pressure Regulator Bad?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 29 Nov 2020 15:50:58 -0800
  ...I bought my van 10 years ago, a full tune up including fuel filter... and more than couple tune ups later but no fuel...
• Re: [Syncro] Relocating syncro fuel filter
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 16:43:16 EST
  This is not Syncro related Almost all (pre-fuel injection) Type I engined VW's have fuel filters over the engine. It's right...
• Re: Fuel filter replacement - Was: Stuttering at 3000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Steve W
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 18:33:10 -0700
  ...then why not top off the tank to > freshen it up? Also how is > >your fuel filter? Has it been changed > recently? > > > >Sometimes gunk...
• Re: Fuel pump replacment frequency?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 1 Nov 2008 10:41:33 -0400
  ...over a year? > Mine was replaced last summer, along with the fuel filter, but now I > notice I can hear it whining when before...
• Re: 1.9L Fuel Filters
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:31:14 -0400
  ...Not a hard upgrade at all - but doesn't it make sense to have a filter before the precious fuel pump as well - and...
• Re: Fuel Filters (the Cube one)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 15 Apr 2014 20:09:45 -0400
  ...Fuel Filters (the Cube one) Hello List, I want to educate myself about some weirdness I recently experienced. I recently bought a square fuel...
• Re: low fuel pressure and lean engine
  Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
  Sun, 4 Jul 2004 22:55:47 -0600
  ...Maybe it is for before the fuel pumpt? It's a square >> >plastic white one and my current fuel filter is like a fat...
• Re: Subj: intermittent stalling --fuel filter? Electrical?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 10:02:53 -0700
  Pull the fuel filter and check it out. Use the following technique. Clamp off the line from the tank. Loosen both clamps and the...
• Heat, vapor lock, won't start?
  Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
  Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:38:53 -0400
  Hi, This problem seems to happen only when we go to Idaho in summer - each year I go through the temperature sensor, fuel filter...
• Re: Shuddering Returns--Gas
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 23 Jan 95 10:39:16 CST
  On Mon, 23 Jan 95 09:19:43 CST <DerekDrew@aol.com> said: >Joel suggests that I might want to replace my fuel filter...
• Re: Canister Fuel Filter Install
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:59:36 -0700
  So you don't have to "de-pressurize" the system prior to pulling the fuel line off the filter? Anthony '89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo...
• Re: Fuel filter??
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Tue, 31 May 2005 13:45:23 +0000
  ...On my latest '85, I have the one square fuel filter. I happen to have one of the cylindrical metal filters lying around (always...
• Re: Fuel Filter 86 Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 22 Aug 2009 10:47:15 -0700
  ...I've always wanted to re-mount one down below near the fuel filter , somewhat like it is on a 2WD vanagon, for easier...
• Re: location of fuel filter 85 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joseph J. Liasse
  Tue, 2 Jun 1998 01:28:53 -0400
  ...location of fuel filter 85 vanagon Thanks to all who replied re fuel filter replacement. Most told me to look under the van, passenger...
• Re: Fuel Hose Adapter Part #?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 08:49:30 -0700
  ...If it is something else in the line, go to the flaps and get the fuel filter and put it in the line. The...
• Re: Fuel Filter Help
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 03 May 97 00:02:46 CDT
  ...this is the original type of fuel filter on the air-cooled vanagons. it's plastic. undo the clamps, and twist the filter (rotating...
• Re: Fuel pump noise
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 31 Oct 2013 07:40:32 -0500
  When I can hear the fuel pump making that buzzing sound it's time to change the filter. Rob vwrobb@gmail.com At 10...
• Advice sought: gas fuel filter replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 4 May 2004 09:02:24 -0500
  Before an upcoming road trip, I'd like to put in a new fuel filter on my 90. Any tips or advice? Is dealing...
• Re: Pre-filter success
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 09:26:50 -0700
  ...I would continue to search for a fuel filter that had at least 5/16" to 1/2" ends to fit the existing factory...
• Re: Newbie >>>> Intro .. sorry ... LONG
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 20:56:03 -0600
  ...Be careful on digifont versus digijet. > > Put a fuel filter BEFORE the fuel filter. > > Use synthetic oil and correct-vanagon oil filter. > > Set up...
• Re: low fuel pressure and lean engine
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 5 Jul 2004 21:51:33 -0700
  On 5 Jul 2004 at 8:47, Robert Lilley <RClilleyjr@COX.NET> wrote: > The reason there is no fuel filter before the pump is...
• Re: Daily First Start Hard
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Thu, 22 May 2003 07:59:42 -0400
  ...Turned out that the fuel filter was leaking. A lot. But fuel evaporates really fast so there was no puddle. The fuel leak depressurized...
• Fuel pump 85 vanagon/broke moorings
  Historical mailing list - Judith Barr/Leo Girard
  Mon, 13 Jul 1998 06:23:59 -0400
  Hi all, When replacing my fuel filter (no probs, thanks listees), the fuel filter's centre spindle bolt (?) was rusty enough to break. In...
• Fuel pressure regulator
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 17:22:18 EST
  I disconnected from the fuel filter (the large metal filter between the pump and the injectors) the hose which connects the filter to the...
• Re: Fuel starvation, I think...
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 17 Jul 2006 13:14:31 -0400
  ...In addition to extra fuel filtering,it will hold a large quanitity of pressurized fuel for long lown hill treks. At least half a...
• Fuel Pumps and Filters
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 6 Jul 2006 12:22:34 -0400
  ...The 85' had a short fuel line from the tank to the square plastic filter - from the filter to the pump and then another...
• Re: Subject: Re: Fuel issue: died on freeway
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Mon, 2 Oct 2017 16:51:52 -0700
  Thank you Neil! No wonder Cunegonde might be clogged up - there is the tank fuelpipe, the pre-pump white box filter, a screen in...
• Re: '88 Westy Bucking / Stalling
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:49:26 -0700
  The '88 fuel tank might have filter screens but won't have a "factory" pre pump filter. The Bosch pump should have a relatively...
• Re: Re-priming diesel fuel pump:correct procedure?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 22:22:57 -0700
  ...Fill the pump with fuel through the clear fuel line at the filter end and fill the filter, then crank away. For good measure...
• Other Filters--Air & Fuel
  Historical mailing list - Doug Demarest
  Mon, 18 Oct 1999 19:30:49 EDT
  I've been reading the recent discussion of oil filters. Unfortunately, I've already installed a cheapo filter . I don't want to make...
• Re: tech asst in WI or MI, fuel filter location
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 16:55:31 -0700
  ...My Digifant has a filter downstream of the fuel pump and same with many other fuel injection vehicles. - Vince http://gipsyflies.home.comcast.net...
• Re: Gas tank- fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 25 Jan 2015 14:21:46 -0800
  I have had some junk restrict the fuel in my van. Besides changing the filters...(I run one before the pump also) I have...
• Re: my answers to the EV
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Nugent
  4 Jun 1996 12:48:47 -0700
  ...EVers....its time to change your fuel and air filters!!! How involved is changing the fuel filter on these EV beasts?? Thanks! Kevin N...
• quick question???
  Historical mailing list - Justin Wolfe
  Tue, 22 May 2001 14:49:04 -0400
  ...I also have a fuel filter to replace the old one because I ran my tank dry and I think I hane rust particles...
• Re: Canister Fuel Filter Install
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Wed, 13 Jun 2007 07:51:12 -0700
  ...so that next time you can shut the fuel off easily to change the filter. Madeline --------------------------------- Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers...
• Re: Fuel filter/hose
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 12:15:33 -0500
  > Actually, on my Vanagon ('87) there is a VW recall in which they > replace the fuel filter with a plain piece of hose. > It...
• Re: different fuel filter #s for 83.5 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 18 May 2006 08:38:54 -0400
  ...A filter can > cause > more problems as the fuel will vaporize or boil under a vacuum and > these > pumps move a lot of fuel...
• Re: Thanks again! Fuel pump repair (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 08:54:11 -0400
  I thought all had a filter before the pump and later models added the large metal filter after? I wouldn't drive without a...
• Noisy Fuel Pump
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Fri, 29 Jan 2016 06:42:39 -0800
  My fuel pump started buzzing some days ago so I replaced the pump and installed a second fuel filter between it and the tank...
• Re: NEED GAS TANK
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 19 Apr 2005 21:43:03 -0400
  ...Sometime in 1990, VW did away with the pre-pump fuel filter. Since that filter had a different sized inlet and outlet, this necessitated...
• tough running after gas tank R&R
  Historical mailing list - mykarmann
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 09:08:12 -0500
  ...Were should I start? Check fuel filters or fuel pump or both, I don't want to do either since it's 5F outside...
• Re: Installing Fuel Filter on an 88 Cant get filter out!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:11:55 -0700
  ...Mahl filter go? From the front of the > van to the back is shows a fuel line, then the pump, then the filter. > > Does...
• Re: Thanks again! Fuel pump repair
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 21:50:47 -0400
  >Bentley says plastic one before pump used only with fuel pump having no >filter (after the pump?)?? I believe this reference is to a...
• Re: More Fuel Pump Weirdness - Has Mercury gone retrograde again?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:14:14 -0700
  ...a fuel pump arrangement similar to the stock gas motor > version with a plastic filter, a Bosch pump and a metal pressurized filter > all...
• Re: Anyone know why VW discontinued the square pre-filter?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:14:47 -0700
  ...the 'right thing' to do , is, if not already fitted, install the larger 'silver can' fuel filter from an 86 or later vanagon downstream...
• Re: Noisy Fuel Pump
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Fri, 29 Jan 2016 11:18:07 -0500
  It's likely that the fuel tank is rusted and shedding particles into the filter. Did you save the old pump? If so, look...
• Re: Canister Fuel Filter Install
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:22:49 -0700
  ...to "de-pressurize" the system prior to pulling the fuel > line off the filter? > > Anthony > '89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo) > > > Bill Witz <pbwitz@SBCGLOBAL.NET...
• Re: Help troubleshooting minor diesel running issues
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 8 Nov 2011 15:40:22 -0600
  Or posiible water in the fuel? I tend to open my water drain on my fuel filter to ensure no water gets any further...
• Re: $5 Fuel Filter! Really!
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 10:42:00 -0600
  ...BOTH of my fuel filters on my 85 Westy. the plastic box filter # 133-133-511 > and the > round canister filter # 1h0-201-511...
• Re: Fuel tank question...
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 19:39:48 -0700
  ...I thought VW deleted the square filter because the fuel pump has a screen at the inlet but I bet all Vanagon Bosch fuel...