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On Fri, 17 Jan 2003 02:03:36 -0000, Dave Hall wrote: >Appearantly it was leaking when the car wasn't running because >> I know I had a 1/4 tank of gas when I parked it. >> > >I'm sure you're right, but we found out a while ago that there's an inner cup >which collects returned fuel, and that can make it look as if there's plenty of >fuel even when there's not much. I'm sure you would know if it's leaking from >the smell though - or was it left parked for a long time? > > >> I also decided to move the filter to the engine compartment. It is >> just easier to change when it is there. >> > >Helpful if you can change it easily as I reckon the moment you get the pump >working it will blow the filter apart as it's not normally under pressure! 30 >psi on a side of area 4 sq. inches adds up to a big force. I hadn't considered that. It felt like pretty sturdy plastic, about as sturdy as the "Y" connector. On reflection It probably wasn't such a good idea. Mark Healey 71 FI auto square 71 FI manual square marksvw@healeyonline.com ------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <type3-off@vwtype3.org> For more help, see http://vwtype3.org/list/