[Vwdiesel] Pre-filters

[jon]

I second the motion of using a pre-filter. In my case, I use one of the 
glass filter, with a replaceable plastic (or nylon) cartridge. I don't buy 
replacement cartridges, I just remove them, and clean with brake cleaner.

Makes the expensive(ish) VW main filter last a lot, lot longer. Plus, when 
it clogs as you are driving, it's a quick change to a clean element. I hve 
my pre-filter right at the fuel tank outlet, so it is easy to access. 3 
minutes, and diesel fuel on my hands (:-)), and I'm on my way.

I keep a couple wrenches, and a screw driver to plug the hose under the 
passenger seat just for this app.

J

On Fri, 28 Jan 2005, Sandy Cameron wrote:

> At 10:24 PM 27/01/05 -0600, you wrote:
> 
>  I've heard that it's a pretty good detergent.  Any 
> >concern for starting out with it on a car with >300,000 miles and who 
> >knows what kind of ick in the bottom of the tank?  Hillsboro is probably 
> >a fine town, but not one I want to try to find a VW fuel filter in on a 
> >weekend.  I had thought about putting in one of those cheap little 
> >in-line fuel filters ahead of the big one. 
> 
> Yes, you want to be concerned about that.
> 
> I have been running a cartridge in front of my volks filter for a long time. 
> As a WVO mix user, it's important.
> It's a replacement for some chevy pickup, bigger than most car cartriges,
> and costs about $2US. Uses the same size 5/16" hoses, and a stub hose and
> clamps come with it, so you have the whole kit in a box!
> 
>  I keep a few in the trunk, and found it gives plenty of warning when it
> plugs up, the power and top speed drop off gradually. Easy no-tools roadside
> replacement.
> I get mine at Canadian tire, but they will be available anywhere.
> 
> Sandy
> 
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