Re: Fuel filter thoughts

From: Andy Levy (andylevy@bigfoot.com)
Date: Mon Oct 30 2000 - 07:14:43 EST


I was planning on putting the filter "before" the pump.

Pukeloser@aol.com wrote:
>
> You could do it, however the logic behind having the filter in the tank (I
> think) is that you filter the fuel before it goes into the highly sensitive
> pump. On many vehicles, for example firebirds and camaros, the pump will
> pretty much die if you run out of gas even once due to the fuel contaminents
> reaching the pump.
> It seems to me that Chrysler might think up a better access system for it.
> The saturns (at least the one my friend has) have access ports to the duel
> pump from under the back seat so you don't have to remove the tank to service
> it. I know the pickup bodystyle doesn't lend itself as easily to such an
> access port, but I have to imagine it could be done, just not cost
> effectively for the manufacturer.
> JOHN

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-andy

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