In a message dated 18/10/2006 5:24:06 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

A filter  before this pump would have saved it. Damaging fuel
contaminants can indeed  be smaller than the outlet screen on the tank.

Greg, sorry but your wrong on this one.  The  filter before the pump will
actually kill the pump when full of crud.  It  will starve the pump of fuel which
is its lubrication.  That's why the  pumps makes that crazy buzzing sound >
fuel starvation = rattling bearings =  fried pump !  This is why VW issued a
recall notice on all vans delivered  with a before the pump filter.  I put them
back for added protection BUT  you must be aware of the noise of your pump and
change the filter  before the pump burns out.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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