Where does the in line fuel filter go on a Volkswagen Beetle?

I replaced the in-line fuel filter on my Volkswagen Beetle (1970,) but I think I have it going in the wrong direction. It is spliced into a tube going between a little thing next to the flywheel with a saucer shaped thing on top to the part directly below the air filter (on top.) Is there another fuel filter? Where should the little arrow on the in line one be pointing? Is it possible to clean the other fuel filter?|||Arrow twards the carb, youll be fine, use new clamps|||Yeah, ok, I figured out what you are talking about. VW never came out with a fuel filter. Not a stock item. In that "saucer shaped thing"%26gt;called a fuel pump%26lt; if you are lucky it is held together by 6 or 8 screws around it(easily visible) That is a serviceable one. You undo all the screws, and lift off the top and inside you will see a little brass screen (now I do not remember if you have to remove the black rubber diaphram first or not- too long ago)which you make sure is clean of being blocked (by just lifting it up in your fingers and blowing hard on it with your mouth)and then put it all back together. Done. IF you are unlucky, the saucer thing will be crimped together (unservicable)- I never had one so never had to work on one. Is there a screen inside? Not one you can get to.


Is the in line filter really necessary? Only if you were getting your gas out of a drum, and pouring it out of a dirty bucket. Otherwise the screen does just fine. NEVER had a problem. These cars are made to be serviceable in extreme conditions by the driver with limited tools(a screwdriver, a pair of pliers, spark plug socket,and a 10/13mm wrench does it all.|||i put a filter on mine to catch the old rust and gunk that is in the tank (71 super) but it really isn't necessary....





best placement for the filter is in the trunk by the tank, can cause problems in the engine compartment (think FIRE!!!!)