Most 1.9's have the plastic filter BEFORE the pump, and most 2.1's have the
metal canister AFTER the pump. CA models are a little different. That is the
original configuration, so many Vanagons do have the filter after the pump
only, with unfiltered fuel entering the pump.

Ed in CT
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Rouby" <mikerouby@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 9:55 AM
Subject: Re: Final stage of my long term fuel pump issue - what would you
do?

> The filter IS before the pump!  The fact that the fuel tank is in the
front of the vehicle is what is confusing you.  The fuel goes from the front
of the vehicle (where the tank is) thru the filter THEN to the pump.  The
whining of the pump is because the fuel filter is clogged.  C'mon, you don't
think those Germans would put a filter after the fuel pump do you??
>