[T3] NAPA fuel filter FIL 3001

[Mike Fisher]

My '69 FI/AT square started missing under load like a plugged fuel filter.
I replaced my square plastic filter with a round metal filter my EMPI
dealer sold me.  It didn't cure the miss/stumble but then replacing the
condenser did cure the problem!

On Sun, Oct 30, 2016 at 2:22 PM, Skully Lehto <skullysink at gmail.com> wrote:

> Does anybody know if a roof rack off a ghia will fit on a fastback?if not
> does anybody know where I could find one besides on the samba
>
> On Oct 30, 2016 10:11 AM, "Christopher Slaymaker" <slayskridge at me.com>
> wrote:
>
> I trusted NAPA to source a correct fuel filter for me.
>
> Wrong.
>
> I think I lost about a quart of fuel figuring this out.  The nipple size is
> too small.
>
> I’m trying to find a suitable replacement, but am drawing a blank.
>
> I have an OE filter on there now that a friend sold me from his stash of
> original parts - he has an ACVW shop that he has been operating for
> decades.
>
> I am trying to troubleshoot a problem with missing at speed/under load and
> thought the fuel filter might be suspect since it’s been on there a few
> years (several thousand miles as my squareback is my daily driver).
>
> I have tracked down as many other possible problems as well, and I believe
> I have all the FI connectors continuous. The harness ends are brittle as
> hell.
>
> I have not tested the temp sensor impedances at operating temperature yet.
>
> The charging system is maintaining correct voltage.  Fuel pressure is 29.5
> - what am I missing?
>
> Chris Slaymaker
> 1971 Westfalia “Lurch”
> 1971 Squareback “Lurch”
>
> "…at least I’m enjoying the ride."
>
>
>
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