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Date:         Sat, 1 Nov 2008 06:26:00 -0800
Reply-To:     Don Hanson <dhanson@GORGE.NET>
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From:         Don Hanson <dhanson@GORGE.NET>
Subject:      Fuel pump replacment frequency?
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'84 vanagon Should a Bosche FP last more than little over a year? Mine was replaced last summer, along with the fuel filter, but now I notice I can hear it whining when before, that was only with a very low tank. It sounds like it may be on it's way out, again. Or could the filter just be dirty again? I did run the Van right out of fuel recently, testing where my actual "empty" is on my whimsical fuel gauge. Perhaps some sludge from the tank's dregs got into the filter or the pump. I'm about due to replace the filter anyhow, but should I order an new pump at the same time? Is it feasible to put some compressed air backwards through the pump and clean it out some? Is there a second filter anywhere? Thanks Don Hanson


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