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Offline Vf24renegade

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Fuel sample drain
« on: May 02, 2026, 12:04:43 PM »
Has anyone with the 1/2 vw, added a drain valve at the low point in the fuel line to sample for water? I dont want to add the weight of a gascolator if i can avoid it. I have a filter in the line. If so, id be interested to know what you all came up with, not whether you think one is needed or not. Thanks

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Re: Fuel sample drain
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2026, 05:16:57 PM »
Don't know if this is helpful, but I made a gascolator/filter assembly from a Kubota filter. The quick drain is threaded into the base and sealed with JB-Weld Polyurethane Plastic Bonder and has not leaked on my test stand. It has a nipple for a vent line, if you need it. I have not weighed it, but it feels very light. I also like the fact that you can see any trash or water in the clear plastic bowl.

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Re: Fuel sample drain
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2026, 06:08:31 PM »
Thank you.  How were the pistachios?

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Re: Fuel sample drain
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2026, 06:31:31 PM »
Pistachios always good!

 

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