The square plastic one was for non-California vans, the large metal one is
for California vans and is installed between the pump and the engine.
Jerry
----- Original Message -----
From: brandtam <brandtam@earthlink.net>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, March 06, 2000 5:55 PM
Subject: fuel filter and suspension

> Howdy
>
> 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?
>
> Second question:
> Now this has to be a common question but I want to eliminate the rear
> end sag of my 1985 Westy. I love this van and have made some
> modifications so that I can haul sheets of plywood for my cabinetmaking
> business. But I want better suspension so the rear end doesn't "swim"
> when I have a load of plywood. Should I go for shocks or springs or? I
> have found shocks online but not springs. What gives?
>
> Thanks a million.
> Brandt
> '85 Westy
>