Don, I have had to replace gas filters on my '84 more frequently than in
the past.  There were a considerable number of larger rubber-like
particles that were in the filter I replaced recently.  Van doesn't
leave Macon, GA, area so maybe it has to do with fact almost all local
fuel comes into town via pipeline.

John

On Sat, 2008-11-01 at 06:26 -0800, Don Hanson wrote:
> '84 vanagon
> Should a Bosche FP last more than little over a year?  Mine was replaced
> last summer, along with the fuel filter, but now I notice I can hear it
> whining when before, that was only with a very low tank.  It sounds like it
> may be on it's way out, again.  Or could the filter just be dirty again?  I
> did run the Van right out of fuel recently, testing where my actual "empty"
> is on my whimsical fuel gauge.  Perhaps some sludge from the tank's dregs
> got into the filter or the pump.
>   I'm about due to replace the filter anyhow, but should I order an new pump
> at the same time?  Is it feasible to put some compressed air backwards
> through the pump and clean it out some?  Is there a second filter anywhere?
>   Thanks
>   Don Hanson