The white one keeps the crude from the tank from getting into the pump.
They're cheap.  I know I can get a Purolator for my '85.  Just replace it.

                                          Jay

dave bowers <dave@SPARKPLUG.COM>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 07/17/2002 02:51:38
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Subject:    Fuel filter question

Hi Folks,

While I was doing a basic tune up on my 1986 Westy, I noticed my van has 2
fuel filters.

1. closest to the center gas tank, small square white plastic in line
filter.

2. Fosters beer  can sized Bosh fuel filter 14" further back, closest to
engine.

When I went to buy my tune up parts, the shop I was at said "you can take
the white plastic one out, it doesn't do much. The Bosch filter does a
great
job on it's own." The mechanics name (at Heckman Theeman Motors in
Portland)
is Hans, and it was hard not to take his word for it. His accent had me
sold
on he knew what he was talking about. :) Very helpful folks there.

Anyhow, just curious if any other Westy owners have/use the 2 fuel filter
option too?  My friend with the exact same 1986 gold westy as mine also has
2 ffs.  Any idea why there might be 2 filters?

for the sake of simplicity, I am going to take the extra white one out.

Just curious,

db
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dave bowers
Portland, Oregon
1986 Westy "G2"