Date:         Wed, 10 Jun 1998 16:58:27 -0400
Reply-To:     Judith Barr/Leo Girard <lgirard@BMTS.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Judith Barr/Leo Girard <lgirard@BMTS.COM>
Subject:      ? on fuel pump/filter/lines
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Vanagonians:
About a week back I asked for help with location of fuel filter/pump. Received many kind replies although the directions were inconsistent with what I found. I was told pump/filter(s)  were to be found hanging about 1' inside the line of the sliding door and that I wouldn't have to remove any bottom plate. It didn't take long to find them having been directed to the correct general location. But on my 85 GL the pump and one single plastic filter were found beneath (above) a protective plate. The fuel pump was mounted to a rubberized bracket toward the centre line of the vehicle on the inside edge of the steel beam. Is this just a Canadian feature?
Question 1: Replace fuel lines??? there is some sign of a gas leak in the area. It must be very slow as there is no sign of puddling, just a wetness in the area of the fuel pump and on the connecting lines close to it. The plastic cube filter seems pretty fresh and clean from the outside.
One of the respondants to my original plea suggested that it is time to replace them. Seems logical; any experience out there to point me in the right direction>>>how much of the fuel line? On all nipples to the fuel pressure reg. too? Had that replaced about 2 months ago and the mechanic didn't seem concerned.
Question 2: What should the fuel pump sound like? It is making a whirring noise with some very faint hiccups or minor gurgles. Any experience out there with these symptoms? 
Thanks in advance for any helpful advice you might be able to give me,

Leo, Meaford ON


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