As long as you're looking at issues with these, I looked through the
responses and didn't see the coil mentioned.  You may have a dying coil.
Just a possibility that may or may not be.  If you have a spare it may be
worth a swap.

Steven

91 Westy

On Tue, Aug 25, 2020, 11:49 AM Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> The '88 fuel tank might have filter screens but won't have a "factory"
> pre pump filter. The Bosch pump should have a relatively fine mesh
> screen inside the pump at inlet.
>
> Possible points where debris might enter fuel tank:
>
> - failed tank seals
> - failed seal at expansion tank(s)
>
> ID of nipples from the expansion tank might clog before allowing a
> significant amount of debris to enter the fuel tank. As a mild WAG,
> water getting in via the expansion tank seals would be the bigger
> offender.
>
> Neil.
>
>
>
> On 8/25/20, Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > Hi Matt,
> >
> > If you are hearing fuel pump noise, it usually results from a clogged
> fuel
> > filter... or crap that got into the pump.
>
>
> --
> Neil n
>
> VE7TBN
>
> 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt
>
> 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8
>
> VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
>