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Hi Scott
   I would try some air pressure into the fuel hose This will remove the
blockage at least on  temporary basis and maybe  you would want to  then
remove the tank and remove the  loose particles / sediment from the tank at
your convenience.
Darrell Boehler
Makanda Illinois

-----Original Message-----
From: Scott Snyder <dipp@ACCESS.MOUNTAIN.NET>
To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM>
Date: Wednesday, July 08, 1998 10:32 AM
Subject: Fuel pump/gas tank problem

>I want to thank everyone who has responded about my problems with the
>whining fuel pump and the engine cutting out.  I have a mechanic coming to
>the house on thursday night to help me diagnose the problem.  Ken Lewis
made
>an interesting comment and I was wanting to get others advice.  If the
>screen sock in the gas tank is indeed clogged by the polymer lining that I
>had put in the tank....Would it be possible to punch the sock out with a
>wire or something and use two fuel filters to catch any debris??? After
all,
>if it remains clogged the only other choice I have, is to get a new tank!
>
>I look forward to your opinions!
>
>Scott
>81 Westy
>