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thext94 Fri Sep 24, 2010 11:29 pm

The fuel filter on the fuel line of my bug only ever has a small amount of gas in it at one time. is this normal? when i start the car you can see the gas getting almost coughed through the filter, but it runs fine. anybody else experience this?
Thanks,
Tyler

sloboatnova Sat Sep 25, 2010 7:16 am

Mine is just like that. I don't know why, but it has never been a problem.

Ed Carp Sat Sep 25, 2010 8:12 am

sloboatnova wrote: Mine is just like that. I don't know why, but it has never been a problem.
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baja72 Sat Sep 25, 2010 7:36 pm

Manual pumps pump 1 or 2 times per crank revolution. This results in fuel pulses that never fill the filter completely. Electric pumps produce a more steady flow of fuel. Def. better for hi-po engines.

gotpatina Wed Mar 28, 2012 6:55 pm

is it normal to see air bubbles being pumped into the fuel filter when the engine is running? there is fuel visible but a small amount as the OP stated.



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