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Subject:Re: fuel filter and suspension
From:The Bus Depot
Date:Mon, 6 Mar 2000 20:34:07 -0500

> I just joined this list so please forgive me if these questoins have
> been asked a lot. First off, I ordered a new fuel filter from the bus
> depot it said 85-91 metal canister. So, seeing as how I have an '85
> Westy I figured that's got to be the one. Well when I looked under the
> van I found a little plastic box filter. CAN I REPLACE THE PLASTIC BOX
> WITH THE METAL CANISTER FILTER?

No.  I have seen '85's with both versions.  The plastic one goes before the
fuel pump, the metal one after.  They are not interchangeable.  You need a
133 133 511, which is about $5 on my website.

- Ron Salmon
  The Bus Depot, Inc.
  http://www.busdepot.com