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Date:         Mon, 6 Mar 2000 20:13:51 -0700
Reply-To:     Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: fuel filter and suspension
Comments: To: brandtam <brandtam@earthlink.net>
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The square plastic one was for non-California vans, the large metal one is for California vans and is installed between the pump and the engine. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: brandtam <brandtam@earthlink.net> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, March 06, 2000 5:55 PM Subject: fuel filter and suspension

> Howdy > > I just joined this list so please forgive me if these questoins have > been asked a lot. First off, I ordered a new fuel filter from the bus > depot it said 85-91 metal canister. So, seeing as how I have an '85 > Westy I figured that's got to be the one. Well when I looked under the > van I found a little plastic box filter. CAN I REPLACE THE PLASTIC BOX > WITH THE METAL CANISTER FILTER? > > Second question: > Now this has to be a common question but I want to eliminate the rear > end sag of my 1985 Westy. I love this van and have made some > modifications so that I can haul sheets of plywood for my cabinetmaking > business. But I want better suspension so the rear end doesn't "swim" > when I have a load of plywood. Should I go for shocks or springs or? I > have found shocks online but not springs. What gives? > > Thanks a million. > Brandt > '85 Westy >


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