Date:         Wed, 4 Aug 2010 07:44:00 -0700
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: syncro fuel filter replacement
Comments: To: Jay lefstein <jleftbrane@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <ED380AEF-9889-4E33-9927-D63F617DB180@gmail.com>
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Jeez Jay you're good :)

undoing just one screw ( not nut and bolt in my van), the rearmost
one,  was not enough to get access to the clamp that holds the
filter. Undoing the forward screw helped more (pics on my blogs
show), but not enough...

gear clamp on inlet side of filter inaccessible to loosen, and not
enough free fuel line to move filer around much. Unable to access
bolt tightens  filter in clamp.

I had to take charcoal canister bracket off to get the filter out. I
did have A/C drier unit in there too, adding to the misery.

Seriously, I'd have to train for years to get my time down to 8-10
min :)

cheers

alistair



On 3-Aug-10, at 10:13 PM, Jay lefstein wrote:

unless mine is different then yours i unscrew a m6 nut and bolt with a
10mm 1/4 drive socket and wrench, then once i can move it i clamp the
hose's so i don't lose to much gas,  then unscrew the clamp that holds
the filter, then the hose clamps.. i am pretty sure it takes 8 to 10
mins ;) hehe... sure is easier on the 2wd tho, at least when there is
no big heater cover...
I do have a lot of good luck  often when i work on vans... but don't
worrry i have hard times and knuckle bashing days as well...
i actually like that you take the time to write up about your works...
i can't write well or find the time ... i wish i could tho..
J