No charcoal in the fuel line, only in the emission control system.
Mounted near rear tire.

Larry A.

On Sun, Sep 2, 2012 at 1:02 AM, Troy <colorworks@gci.net> wrote:
> Hi Folks:
>
> I have an 89 Westy, and trying to determine a suitable Fram (preferebly
> clear) fuel filter to use. I understand the filter was not stock, but my van
> has one, and see no harm leaving it in place. Problem is I have no ideal
> what Fram filter has the 14mm barb ends, and is clear. Can somesome suggest
> a filter to use? Does anyone know what year VW did away with the square
> prefilter and went to 14mm from the tank to the fuel pump? Did the early
> model have a charcoal canister filter or was that added later?
>
> Troy