Later tanks have screens in them. I have been wondering for some time if
the reason VW stopped using the small pre-pump filters was because they
started putting the pre-screen in the tank itself.

Looking at your photos you can see evidence that even your tank was made
with provisions for an in-tank filter assembly. The ends of the 4 ribs
are bent over to make room and the center hole is dimpled to stiffen the
hole area where the filter nipple would stress it.

Mark

Rob wrote:
> My '84s didn't
> http://s197.photobucket.com/user/becida/library/84%20Fuel%20tank?sort=3&page=1
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> Rob
> vwrobb@gmail.com
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> At  3/24/2014 08:17 PM, Neil N wrote:
>> So since the problem is solved.....
>>
>> Do all older style fuel tanks (those with larger fill OD pipe) have a
>> screen on the pickup? I've seen images of cut open tanks showing a
>> screen on pickup and return.
>>
>> My newer Brazilian tank doesn't appear to have a screen unless one is
>> built into the "dish" at bottom of tank?
>>
>>