Date:         Sat, 2 Feb 2002 12:02:45 -0500
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From:         The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM>
Subject:      Re: My '84 1.9L has two fuel filters!
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>I think the 84 has two, I know my 85 only has one. PER bentley

> Bentley 20.18 shows the round filter alone for Digijet California models,
> and the square filter alone for USA/Canada Digijets.

> My California-spec '84, delivered in Germany, has the square filter
> alone.  Go figure.


I have found both the Bentley and Etka to be inaccurate regarding which
Vanagon has which filter. Thru '84, all Vanagons (not sure about California
models) have the square filter before the pump (part number 133 133 511).
Most models from '90-91 have only the metal-canister filter after the pump
(my part # 71028).  But between '84 and '90 I have seen any combination of
one filter, the other, or both.  In many cases, the "extra" filter may have
been added by the dealer or repair shop.  Also, it may depend on the fuel
tank.  In '90-91, a tank was used with a different sized nipple, which was
designed to eliminate the square before-pump filter.  I have seen some
earlier Vanagons with this tank, perhaps put in by the dealer as a
replacement.

If you're not sure, it's easy to check by just peaking under the van.


- Ron Salmon
  The Bus Depot, Inc.
  (215) 234-VWVW
  www.busdepot.com

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