Re: Fuel filters...

[Night Shadow <soltwede@ucsub.colorado.edu>]

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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