Alan, the fuel filter is hidden behind the upper spring support (rear left wheel
well). The black thing visible in the wheel well is the activated charcoal vapor
trap. Replacing the fuel filter is a bi*ch.
-Larry
'86 Syncro Westfalia

"Alan J. Flint" wrote:

> Listers:
>         What makes replacing this filter so darn difficult?  I can see it
> right in front of me in the wheel well.  I have my new filter in hand and
> am planning to tackle this job over the off season.
>
> Thanks.
> Alan.
> '87 Syncro.