List,

The initial symptom to my problem was a "buzzing" fuel pump.  This had
gotten progressively louder but otherwise did not affect the operation of
the van.  Checking the archives, I found quite a few postings of fuel pump
noise problems.  One huge clue was the buzzing may be symptomatic of the
real problem which is restriction in the gravity fuel delivery system.  This
was my case.

I changed the fuel filter last night.  I shook the residual fuel from the
inlet side of the old filter into a clear glass jar.  What came out can only
be described as mud or sludge.  With the new fuel filter installed, the
buzzing has disappeared.  Something tells me it will be back.  My question
for the list is: has my 17-year old fuel tank started south?  If so, do
these Vanagon tanks respond to cleaning/ repainting or is a replacement tank
necessary?  I'm currently on a NOMAIL status.  Please respond P-mail.

Chip Beckham
85 GL
Atlanta, Georgia

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