[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index] [New Search]
First, the basics (just in case...): Fuel filters, like oil filters, are designed to flow one direction. Check the filter for an arrow -- this shows the direction the fuel should flow (generally the arrow pointing the flow to the fuel pump). Other than that ya got me! My T3 originally had FI so the filter was under the tank. With carbs the current filter is at the carb end (but I'm hoping to change that with a better filter). With the info given (and the filter properly installed) I can only think that the filter is too restrictive for the mechanical fuel pump, thus it can't properly draw fuel from the tank or it's sucking air from a loose fitting somewhere. Try using a FI fuel filter. If you are using a fuel pressure regulator either remove it or increase the pressure setting. Any particular reason why the filter needs to be located in a difficult spot like the front of the car? Toby Erkson air_cooled_nut@pobox.com modified '72 VW Squareback 2.0L stock '75 Porsche 914 1.8L ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: fuel filters Author: type-3-errors@umich.edu at SMTPGATE Date: 11/27/96 9:31 PM Hi All, This doesn't apply specifically to type IIIs but there is a lot better info from you folks than the other VW list so I hope you don't mind. (it could happen to your type III also) A friend of mine just bought a 71 Super Beetle and I've been helping him get it running. We installed a fuel filter at the tank and then it stopped pumping fuel to the motor. We removed the filter and everything worked fine. I've had two filters (one at the tank and one at the carb) on all of my VWs including my type III and never had problem before. Anybody have any ideas? Later Marty Gray | Without Weapons The Abilene, Texas | Air Force Would Be pinball@camalott.com | Just Another Airline 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 CC SB SLT 4x2 5.2 Auto 1968 VW Type III Fastback