fuel filter

[jond]

Hi just a quick question what does the fuel canister fitted to the rocker cover do the one where the return goes back to the tank on the carb models the reason I ask is I was thinking of removing it and fitting the t piece method I used when I had a webber with no fuel return. can I do this if I have a pierburg fitted I just think it will mean less fuel pipes in the engine bay any thoughts on this would be great

[ianaudia4]

Why change something if it is working? If your Pierburg is running fine leave well alone!
The cannister is a swirl pot with a filter.

[go-for-it1]

Jon, see my post which might explain a bit about the swirl pot. If you take it out then make sure the restrictor on the tee leg going back to the tank is not too large as it will starve the carb when under load.
Rob
http://www.sciroccoregisterforum.co.uk/ ... it=+photos

[jond]

Thanks for the replies got another small issue while re fitting the carb i managed to break the small plastic valve fitted between the servo and the green thingy fitted next to my pierburg carb any ideas where i can get a new one or something similar plus why is it fitted? thanks jon

[go-for-it1]

wots it look like? Do you mean the black and white non return valve?

[jond]

will check the colour tomorrow its the one fitted to the thin pipe in front of the carb not the main one from manifold to servo there are two outlets from that main pipe one for the vacume advance plus one going to the carb the valve is fitted there

[jond]

Part number is 046905291 A do i. need the exact one or will any one way valve do??

[go-for-it1]

Is there not a spare one in the bottom of the box of carb bits I gave you?

[jond]

no first place i checked seen a few slightly different ones on fleabay for a few quid for a new beetle so might get one of them or may have a look round the scrap yards

[go-for-it1]

I will have a look in the garage for one, may have ditched it though!

[go-for-it1]

Jon, I have found one. PM me your address and I will post it.
Rob