[Vwdiesel] 1990 Jetta (A2) lights blinking

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

In a message dated 12/3/2009 8:37:14 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
toensing at wildblue.net writes:

> Does my Dasher, Quantum &MB 300SD have water separators &if so, where?

  Don't think so, other than the filter itself.
  Just dealt with an '86 Ford 6.9 that's sat for some time, wouldn't 
start.  Had fuel but not a lot.  Pulled the filter and there just wasn't 
much being pumped but should've been enough.  Pressurized the 
tank a few times to no avail.  I noticed a puddle under the front 
left corner of the cab.  The water separator (which replaced the 
original POS one) was leaking.  I checked the valve and couldn't 
move it.  Pulled the filter and went to turn the valve on the bench. 
The whole bottom just fell right out!  New filters and it started 
right up (and the return collars started leaking).  Apparently it was 
sucking enough air to keep it from sucking fuel.  There were no 
fuel leaks until I'd put pressure to the tank a few times. 
  Just a story that might help someone down the line.
    Loren