Re[2]: Fuel filters...

["Paul Krucke" <pkrucke@logistics.calibersys.com>]

Yes, you are referring to your fuel pressure accumulator.  Recently, I have 
heard of alot of these starting to leak (most are 10-15yrs old now).  Here in 
Ohio the rust up pretty good.  Is it leaking from one of the line in/out?  You 
mentioned a kink in one of the lines?  Perhaps it is holding too much pressure.

Replace the lines and go with a brand new one.  I just bought one for my Jetta, 
genuine German only $30.00.

-Paul
http://home1.gte.net/vwfan
90 Audi 90 Quattro 20v
87 Scirocco 16v
87 Jetta GLi
63 Bug

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Subject: Re: Fuel filters...
Author:  Night Shadow <soltwede@ucsub.colorado.edu> at TGATE
Date:    10/29/97 11.56 am


     
     
On Wed, 29 Oct 1997, Brett VanSprewenburg wrote:
     
> I'm not familiar with a fuel filter in the rear of the early cars, is 
> this a retrofit of some kind?  Could you be refering to a canister
> behind the passenger side rear tire?  This canister has 2 lines attached 
> to at the same (forward) end and is actually called an accumulator. 
> Inside (I know because I sawed one in half :-) ) is a tightly wound 
> spring with a plate attached to the end near the fuel end.  This is 
> designed to generate a more even fuel pressure flow for the engine. 
> The canister gets fuel from the pump, the spring/plate combo absorb 
> pump pressure irregularities, and the fuel goes up to the engine.
> Now, it sounds like your fuel pressure plate seal is leaking, replace
> the whole unit.  I'm not sure how much these things cost, but I'm guessing 
> that a junk yard unit from as late a model as you can get would be
> a good way to go.
> 
> Let me know if I can help in any way. 
> 
> ==Brett
     
I just assumed that it was a filter....but why would 2 go bad on me?...hmm 
I'll try and figure out what it is....oh bently....here boy...
     
Eric
     
     
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