I have a question concerning the fuel filter in front of the fuel pump.  I
understand that there was either a recall or a technical service bulletin on
the removing this filter from the system.  Not sure which one or what years
it effected, just doing this from memory.  What I thought the dealer was
to  remove the pre-filter all together and replace it with fuel line.  In the
last week or so I see a lot of people replacing this filter.  The part seems to
be available.  I'm just wondering why?  Has anything changed?  My '86 does
not have the filter, I assumed the required action had been taken before I
became the owner.  I like the idea of filtering the fuel before it goes through
our expensive fuel pumps, but I'm confused.  Should I leave it as is?
Should I add the pre-filter into the system?  Or should I be concerned that
other members still have them installed in their vans and this could be a
safety problem.  Just wondering.

Thanks,
Doug
'86 GL Westy
Maryland