James,
The suction house normally will be 1" higher than the bottom of the gas
tank to prevent the debris get sucked in.  Beside, you're supposed to have
fuel filter(s) to stop the debris to get into the fuel pump.
 Regards,
Yi-Ruey Wei
87 Vanagon GL Syncro  w/leaking cylinder head
85 Jetta GLI  w/165,000 miles
Dallas, TX  (Back to 100 degrees)

James Wagner <wagner01@EROLS.COM> on 08/10/98 10:05:52 AM

Please respond to James Wagner <wagner01@EROLS.COM>
To:   Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
cc:
Subject:  Re: Whining sound, 86 GL

Yes, I've had a continuous problem with my fuel pump which I 've replaced
once.  It seems that running the gas tank to less than a quarter full
really
forces the debris at the bottom of the tank into the fuel line and makes
the
fuel pump whine. The whining never seems to go away once it starts though.

James Wagner
85 Vanagon Camper

----------------------------------------------------------------
The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to
which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged
material.  Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or
taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or
entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited.   If you received
this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any
computer.