Notwithstanding the other posts, I also run the same filter
arrangement, ie: Fuel Tank>Small Plastic Filter>Fuel Pump>Cannister
Filter.  Like Bill, I have run this arrangement with both my 84s since
1997 with NO problems.  I replace the Plastic Filter every other oil
change as insurance to prevent any possible clogging.  Same filter is
on my 75 914, but a REAL bitch to replace verses the Vanagon.  And
they're cheap to replace.

I replace the Cannister Filter every 50,000 miles or 5 years, which
ever comes first.  And they're cheap to replace too.

Just my nickel's worth :)

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Jim Thompson
84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
75 914 1.8 "Nancy"
Full Timing From March 1999 To January 2012
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On Sun, Aug 19, 2012 at 4:59 PM, Bill Witz <pbwitz@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> My 84 never had a small filter in front of the fuel pump, just the large round
> one after the fuel pump. I have not had any problems with this set up in
> 280,000 miles. The original fuel never did fail I gave it to my Dad and he
> installed it on a wood splitter  it still works as well. So I guess the fuel
> pumps are pretty tough.
>
> Bill Witz 84 Tiico