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Subject:Re: $5 Fuel Filter! Really!
From:Tim Demarest
Date:Fri, 8 Oct 2004 15:38:02 -0400

I only have an '85 to look at (square plastic filter, upstream from pump, 
inlet & outlet different sizes).

So, the later ones only have a filter *after* the fuel pump? Could this be 
why I hear so much about fuel pump failures?

Just curious...

Tim

At 01:05 PM 10/8/2004 -0600, jimt wrote:
>On 10/8/04 11:38 AM, "Pascal Giasson" <pascal.giasson@GNB.CA> wrote:
>
> > While were on the subject of these fuel filters, is there any advantage or
> > dissadvantage to intalling one of these metal filters on an '84 that only
> > has the plastic square type located before the fuel pump?
> >
> > Pascal
> > '84 Westy
> >
> >
>Not really.  If you check the ETKA and dealer books you find that the later
>ones shipped with two filters but the first filter was replaced with a piece
>of hose on its first inspection.  The later tank also had a different sized
>outlet hole so that could be done.
>
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