That's funny my California '85 GL has both. Plastic one ahead of the
pump and metal one behind the pump.

Grant

Gerald Masar wrote:
>
> 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
> >