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Re: [T3] Fuel filter


On 21 Apr 2003 at 13:31, Terry Cost Jr. wrote:

> I'm spending the day replacing the fuel lines on CheapSquare. It appears
> that a PO has removed the fuel filter. My question is: Does the filter go on
> the suction side of the pump, between it and the tank, or the pressure side,
> between the pump and the engine.

Suction side

> The car is a 1970 Square, fuel injection intact, but sitting for 20+ years.
> I'm planning on flushing out the lines with good gas before I hook up to the
> engine. Any other tips on bringing this thing back to life? I tried to
> replace the plugs, but they are stuck in the heads pretty good, and I didn't
> want to strip threads. I'm hoping that I can get it to run with the old
> plugs, and the heat cycle will break them free. Is there anything to be done
> for ancient fuel injectors? I haven't pulled them to see what they look
> like.What I want is basically a miracle and everything to operate after
> sitting for so long. Wish me luck!!

Good luck, I think you're definitely going to need some. This is going to take 
a bit of work, but if you just work on one thing at a time you'll get there. 
Keep us posted.

-- 
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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