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Date:         Sun, 17 Sep 2000 21:08:21 -0600
Reply-To:     "Justin B. Jensen" <jjensen@SPRINTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Justin B. Jensen" <jjensen@SPRINTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Bosch metal fuel filter - made for same or different fuel
              line             diameters?
Comments: To: Todd Guttman <tguttman@COLUMBUS.RR.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <004901c0210c$4170a780$d33d5f18@columbus.rr.com>
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Todd,

The square plastic filter is used on the earlier vans and is a pre-filter (between the tank and before the pump). The cylindrical metal filter is designed to be installed after the pump on the pressure side of the system. Do not use the plastic filter on the pressure side as it is not designed to withstand the operating pressure of the system. It is a good idea to use both filters as the pre-filter will take out any sediment / debris before it wrecks the rollers in your fuel pump. As the pre-filter becomes plugged up your pump will indeed begin to whine as it develops vacuum between the inlet and the pre filter; don't let the pre-filter go this long.

Justin Jensen SLC Utah

-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf Of Todd Guttman Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2000 7:03 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Bosch metal fuel filter - made for same or different fuel line diameters?

On returning from our last camping trip in our 85 Westy - heard a high pitched whine coming from under the van. Did a search on the list and discovered quite a few posts noting that this may be a clogged fuel filter or a fuel pump that may be on its way out. Ordered a new fuel filter from one of our list vendors and received a Bosch metal one - apparently good.

The old fuel filter that was on the Westy was plastic and square and full of rusty sediment. The filter's 'intake' line from the tank, however, appears to be 5/16" while the 'exit' line to the fuel pump is larger - possibly 7/16" or 1/2" diameter. The replacement fuel filter has two identical nipples for intake and egress - both appear to be designed for the smaller 5/16" line.

Did I get the wrong filter from the vendor (Bosch #71028) or is there only a 'Universal' filter now available designed for equal diameter lines? My search of the archives didn't yield an answer.

Thanks for any help.

Todd Guttman 85 Westy 'Rivendell'


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