Date:         Wed, 30 Apr 2003 18:33:10 -0700
Reply-To:     Steve W <croatoa@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Steve W <croatoa@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Fuel filter replacement - Was: Stuttering at 3000 rpm
In-Reply-To:  <5.1.1.6.0.20030430182813.031d5d00@mail.spurgin.net>
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Dylan,
I just get a direct fit aftermarket.  Just get a
good name and you'll be okay.  Filter's are cheap
insurance and it sound's like you could use one.
Steve
1987 Jetta - for getting around cheap
1986 BMW 535i - for looking good
1983 Westfalia - for tailgating
1980 VW Pickup - just sitting there
1980 VW Dasher - parts anyone?
--- Dylan Spurgin <vanagon@MAIL.SPURGIN.NET>
wrote:
> I'm needing to replace my fuel filter too so
> I'd like to know what others
> have done.  Currently the van ('81 gas) is
> using the original filter!  The
> only one my FLAPs had is cylindrical and both
> the inlet and outlet are the
> same size.  I noticed yesterday that the OG
> (original gangster :)) filter
> has one end larger than the other.
>
> Do most spring for the OEM replacement or rig
> something up to make an after
> market one fit?
>
> ds
>
> At 19:03 4/30/2003 -0400, Shawn Luft wrote:
>
> >Yes, off-hand I'd say don't drive @ 45-48 mph!
> >
> >Sorry, but I couldn't resist.  Well tell me,
> if you've run most of the fuel
> >through.... then why not top off the tank to
> freshen it up?  Also how is
> >your fuel filter?  Has it been changed
> recently?
> >
> >Sometimes gunk can form in the lines and tank
> during the winter.... and
> >this stuff will collect in the filter itself.
> >
> >So that's what I'd try first...... new filter
> and fresh gas.  If that
> >doesn't work, then try other stuff.
> >
> >Regards,
> >Shawn.


=====
Steve
croatoa@yahoo.com

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