For what it's worth, why do you use premium fuel?  Of course, not using won't influence the problem you are experiencing, but it will save money by eliminating a cost with no benefit.  mcneely

---- George Laubach <skiplaubach@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> Hi Rob,
>
> Fuel filter is as new as the new pump. Filter is the large metal cylinder downstream from the pump.  I just filled up with a 91 octane mid-grade gas this morning, and I was at 90 miles from full at the start of the issue. I normally use premium and fill up after 200 to 220 miles (1/4 tank) and average about 18-19.5 mpg.
>
> I don't rule out bad gas or a questionable fuel tank. Gotta get to the bottom of this Temp II sensor first, and maybe the fuel pressure regulator.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Skip
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Aug 26, 2012, at 9:25 PM, Rob <vwrobb@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > noisy fuel pump in my world means a new fuel filter or a new fuel tank (in the case of this 84 when I bought it).
> > How low was the fuel level when the van started running poor? My '84 would seem to run out of gas at 3/4 tank, a new tank fixed a lot of things. But that was me...
> >
> > Rob
> >
> >

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David McNeely