Re: [T3] Charcoal Fuel Filter

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 11 Aug 98, at 9:14, The Rubber Ranch wrote:

> One thing we did notice (and heard it being talked about on the news group)
> was the charcoal fuel filter under the left fender. When we pulled the
> fender off ours a month and a half ago there was nothing there but
> unconnected line. So my question is....is this really a necessary device?
> Does the car need this filter? or in Nico's words "is there a hokey solution
> around it possibly involving ducttape and paperclips?" hehe.

These all rust off.  The best solution is to re-route the hose that 
went out through the fender wall down through the rubber plug in 
front of the LF corner of the gas tank.  This vents the gas vapor, 
but not through the charcoal cannister.  You must replace any metal 
lines in this system.  They will be completely clogged with rust.  
Later cars use only rubber and plastic lines.

Remember that you MUST have some way for air to get in to replace the 
gas that has been used out of the tank.  If you don't, air pressure 
will crush the tank, really!

Jim
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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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