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• Re: i can hear my fuel pump, now gas heater
  Historical mailing list - nick greenaway
  Sun, 6 Aug 2006 14:50:32 -0700
  ...The cover also hides the fuel pump and > the fuel filter from view. > The cover must be removed to service the pump or the...
• Fuel Filter 86 Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Andy Morse
  Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:10:49 -0400
  ...I wanted to change the fuel filter and embarrassingly so I can't find it, in one diagram it's says it's next...
• Re: NEED GAS TANK
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 20 Apr 2005 11:49:53 -0400
  ...Am I missing something here? > >Thanks > >Tim > > >The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM> wrote: > > Very few modern-fuel injected cars have filters before the...
• fuel filter Vs BA6 belly pan?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Renz
  Tue, 8 Nov 2005 16:45:04 -0800
  ...81 needs to be completely removed in order to change the fuel filter? From the looks of it, yes, but if you have a...
• Re: 2.1 WBX stumbles after hot restart; vapor lock?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:25:33 -0400
  "Joseph Fortino" <fortino1@EARTHLINK.NET> said: > fuel filter? mine has been in the garage for 4 months. ohh crap ;) Fuel filter was new in...
• Re: Advice sought: gas fuel filter replacement
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 4 May 2004 17:59:18 -0500
  ...gas fuel filter replacement >>Date: Tue, 4 May 2004 09:02:24 -0500 >> >>Before an upcoming road trip, I'd like to put in...
• Re: (Symptoms) No Start, Hesitate at Start
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 15 Nov 2007 08:22:01 -0800
  ...the pump. > Disconnected the fuel pump and I didn't have any fuel flow into it. > The fuel filter was plugged. To make sure...
• Re: Installing Fuel Filter on an 88 Cant get filter out!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:15:55 -0400
  ...Installing Fuel Filter on an 88 Cant get filter out! >> >> >> So I just started to notice a little hesitation when taking off and realized...
• Re: Fuel tank cleaning.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:36:43 -0800
  ...The last fuel filter change (Nov11) had small amounts of rust. My fuel pump is noisy, not sure if the filter is collected more...
• Re: Fuel Pump to Canister Filter Fuel Hose Size?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 26 Aug 2012 15:00:06 -0700
  ...I want to replace that short piece > of fuel line between the pump & filter and secure it with proper fuel line > clamps. OD & ID...
• Re: looking for technical assistance in Wisconsin or Michigan/UP
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 05:56:52 -0700
  ...For this reason I put a fuel filter BEFORE and AFTER the fuel pump. M __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - Send...
• Re: Draining Fluid From the Fuel Filter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 18:37:00 -0400
  The need to drain water from the filter/separator depends on the quality of the fuel you get. Some say to check it after...
• Re: fuel pump fuel filter-stupid engineering
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 23:38:39 -0500
  ...The filter was the litttle square plastic one and was before the pump. I have heard of people filtering before and after on their...
• syncro fuel filter replacement part 2
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 19:00:41 -0700
  ...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2010/08/04/syncro-fuel-filter-replacement- part-2/ You know, I'm trying to document my work on the...
• Re: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
  Historical mailing list - George Laubach
  Sun, 26 Aug 2012 21:39:14 -0500
  Hi Rob, Fuel filter is as new as the new pump. Filter is the large metal cylinder downstream from the pump. I just filled...
• Re: atf in diesel fuel filters???
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Sun, 24 Sep 2000 16:23:33 -0400
  ...But never in the filter. Matt Brian Jones wrote: > > hi all, was just reading an article about diesel fuel filters- this guy says > when...
• Re: Fuel pump replacment frequency?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 19:36:51 -0800
  ...Later Vanagons didn't come with the plastic pre-filter because later production and current fuel pumps are supposed to have a mesh screen...
• 82 Westy diesel - idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Henry Jackson
  Wed, 23 May 2001 06:25:20 -0700
  ...when I replaced the filter, very little fuel in the filter cartridge. Theory: under normal running pressurization, the diesel pump does it's thing...
• Re: The herky-jerky (a new dance step?)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Jul 1996 23:17:41 -0400
  ...Since owning fuel injection VW's, I make it a point to change the fuel filter and air filter every oil change and usually...
• Re: Fuel Filter question
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 4 Aug 2003 10:17:59 -0400
  ...Fuel Filter question > Bought a fuel filter for my 85 Westy from a list vendor, > large metal cylindrical fuel filter, found out that the...
• Re: Fuel Tank Reseal Kit Update
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 2 Dec 2004 14:54:30 -0800
  ...Fuel filters was his first invention. tim in san jose ----- Original Message ----- From: "jimt" <wetwesty@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Re: low fuel pressure and lean engine
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 4 Jul 2004 17:08:23 -0700
  ...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: Fuel pump replacment frequency?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 1 Nov 2008 10:36:41 -0400
  ...but I routinely replace the fuel filter. The pump in my '85 GL Westy is the one that was in it when I got...
• Re: more fuel problems!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 22:21:16 -0700
  ...bad fuel pump (very unlikely) 2. ice in gas (never happened before) 3. rusty crap in fuel tank continues to clog fuel filter (really...
• Re: Fuel Pump Noise
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Wed, 18 Mar 2015 18:59:25 +0000
  I will add this, the only time my fuel pump has gotten noisy is when the filter is getting clogged and needs changing.  Jeff...
• Re: '90 syncro gas lines
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 1 Aug 2012 18:22:43 -0700
  ...I have seen a fuel filter mounted forward on a frame rail on the left side , on a syncro, similar to how the fuel...
• Fuel filter question
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Thu, 16 Apr 1998 01:20:46 EDT
  ...Runs great but seems to be suffering from either a semi clogged fuel filter, water in the gas, or skunky gas (old gas). So...
• Re: hiccups/hesitations-update-new AFM
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 10:54:14 -0800
  ...even if the filter allows more (or less) air to flow through the AFM the ECU should adjust the fuel injection pulses accordingly.... Bill
• Re: Pre- pump fuel filter part #'s
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 29 Jul 2005 19:40:21 -0600
  ...Pre Pump Fuel Filter > Within the last two weeks I found a VW reference saying that the > pre-filter on the later Vanagons was...
• Re: Anyone know why VW discontinued the square pre-filter?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:05:28 -0700
  ...metal I often > find in fuel filters. Interesting. Another reason I'm glad I put a post pump filter in. John. On my '81...
• Fuel Filter Help
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Haskins
  Fri, 2 May 1997 18:04:58 -0500 (EST)
  I've got a 1980 westy, and I need to change the fuel filter, though I've never done it before. Where is it...
• Re: tech asst in WI or MI, fuel filter location
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 17:10:26 -0700
  ...tech asst in WI or MI, fuel filter location Vince, It isn't that simple and there isn't a "Vanagon's standard configuration...
• Re: Dirty Fuel and Poor Performance
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 21:54:05 -0500
  ...How do I clean fuel injectors? Your fuel filter should not have let any rust or water get throuh to the injectors. THe new...
• Fuel pump/filter
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 09:05:40 -0700
  ...Some time ago we replaced the fuel tank. At that time we moved the filter to post-pump location. All was great and quiet...
• Re: Fuel filter upgrade kit tips wanted
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 09:09:29 -0700
  ...It > comes with a canister fuel filter and a zip tie. > > thats it. Not sure where I purchased it from but it was either...
• Re: Fuel tank cleaning.
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:37:07 -0800
  ...The last fuel filter change (Nov11) had small amounts of rust. My fuel pump is noisy, not sure if the filter is collected more...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:21:36 -0800
  ...Fuel filter? I'm still >> learning this vehicle and it has a 5 cylinder. I haven't confirmed where >> the fuel filter is yet...
• Re: Stuttering at 3000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 17:24:18 -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...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  9/7/95 6:23 PM
  ...7-Sep-95 Fuel filters- diesel vs. gas. by Christopher Bridge@vt.ed > the right size, and was thinking about mounting this on the...
• Re: Fuel Pump to Canister Filter Fuel Hose Size?
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 27 Aug 2012 06:44:58 -0400
  Re, Fuel hose need... >> http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/fuel-hose/fuel-hose-7mm-reinforced-fi-per-meter-n202811 << Excellent! Thank you...
• 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...
• Engine Running Rich
  Historical mailing list - Chad G
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 13:35:24 -0400
  ...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: Pre-filter success
  Historical mailing list - Warner, Jeff (DSIO)
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 10:44:35 -0400
  ...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: Fuel Filter 85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bob Berkemer
  Sun, 31 May 1998 17:39:12 -0500
  ...Time to replace fuel filter(s). I seem to remember some discussion some time > earlier about some Vanagons having one filter, others two. How...
• Re: Weak..... so weak
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:12:28 -0500
  Maybe a clogged cat? More expensive than the fuel filter, unless that nasty Vanagon Gremlin takes that rod and busts out all the innards...
• Re: Fuel filter 85 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Fri, 2 Jan 2009 09:04:43 -0500
  ...The line before the plastic (square filter) carrries no pressure so it is safe to use a non FI fuel line. So it is...
• Re: '87 Westy: New fuel pump started crying on first day after fill up.
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:12:36 -0700
  ...I have a 3/8" line (forced) on the tank outlet, then a NAPA 3002 filter which is clear plastic, to a 7mm fuel...
• Don't waste your money. Fuel Line's - Filters etc to prevent leaks?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 14:53:14 -0500
  ...steel reinforced hoses? > >Steel Braided Lines for fuel that are high pressure? > >Could the oil filter, oil pump, or oil line ever catch on...
• Re: fuel filter and gas tank questions
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 23 Nov 2005 23:00:01 -0700
  ...My gas tank and fuel filter must have heard all this > recent talk about them. The fuel pump on my 85 has started to...
• Re: Gas tank- fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Sun, 25 Jan 2015 17:09:27 -0500
  The most common problem, is junk in the fuel, clogging the fuel filter. Pull the small fuel filter, replace... if the noise goes away...
• Diesel fuel filter w/preheater
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Sat, 9 Sep 2000 10:06:34 -0700
  Hello- I'm trying to find the diesel fuel filter flange that includes the preheater. This appears to be an item that most wrecking...
• Re: Vanagon Gas Tank/Fuel System measurements
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 11 May 2010 23:20:46 -0400
  ...the large metal filters which >> normally go after the fuel pump, are 7mm on both sides? Or do I have this >> mistaken? >> > >
• Re: fuel filter and suspension
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Demarest
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 23:44:53 EST
  I have two of the square box fuel filters I'll give you for free. (you could trade me the canister if you can...
• 1984 vanagon 1.9 fuel filter
  Historical mailing list - Gary Goldey
  Sun, 20 Mar 2005 15:13:45 EST
  Looks like the old lady of mine is stuck--van wont run well---where is the fuel filter located? Thanks----G. <A HREF="http...
• Re: Vanagon Gas Tank/Fuel System measurements
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 11 May 2010 16:43:25 -0700
  ...7mm? > >> > >> I know the current system I have is very gerry-rigged with it's fuel > filter > >> and I plan to do it right...
• Tune Up Poll
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Thu, 18 Feb 2016 11:07:59 -0800
  ...Fuel Filter Air Filter Oil Filter Cap Rotor Wires Plugs I know that there are standard intervals, but I'm curious as to how...
• Re: Vanagon fuel filter mod for my 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Sat, 6 Apr 2019 17:17:37 -0400
  ...with the Fuel > Filter modification in the attached photo. > > https://photos.app.goo.gl/UM1j71P4RbYMcifa9 > > > > I really wanted to have the filter before the...
• Re: Disposal of old watery gasoline??
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 20:51:42 -0400
  ...filter the fuel with a fine mesh filter (binks paint filter), pour slowly and as you get to the bottom stop so that the...
• Re: subject Re: Loud Fuel Pump/Fuel Pump Mount - Was: Thank you Go Westy
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:43:07 -0800
  ...tank = rust and crud which clog the filter and make the pump >> work harder >> to draw fuel. >> >> I think. >> >> Mike >> >> >> On 3/16/10...
• Re: replacing fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Wed, 17 Jul 2013 19:05:11 +0000
  ...input pre-filter. If all of the above is true, then does one of our friendly e-vendors carry a fuel tank that would...