Fuel Filter, 7.5mm / 9mm Options

[yarin]

Does anyone know where I can find a fuel filter with 9mm in and 7.5mm out for injection?

I have a '72 with carbs i'm converting to megasquirt.

The stock filter location is before the pump right? The fuel pump has 3 7.5mm connections, correct?

I'm in the process of replacing my fuel lines. The feed is 3/8" and the return is 5/16". I already have a 3/8" filter I bought from summit, what's the best way to get it down to 5/16"?

I've searched and searched... I don't know of any local VW shops around here.
Someone on here mentioned the bosch box style fuel filters can leak after time. Is this common?

Thanks

[Cap'n Krusty]

QUOTE (yarin @ Mar 7 2006, 12:19 PM)

I went to my local NAPA auto parts store and asked for a 3/8" to 5/16" filter. He busted out his catalog of all fuel filters with drawings and found one. $16, its for an early 90s dodge or something. When i pick it up tomorrow I'll get a part # and application. It comes with a mounting bracket, and yes its for injection. No luck finding 7.5mm injection hose though. The 5/16" they had cost $5.50/foot! Also had them order a bunch of 3/8" and 5/16" fuel line clamps.

Most VW shops will sell you the right hose for far less than $5.50/foot. I understand the FLAPS is convenient, but wouldn't you have the right part at a reasonable price? I'm thinking your FLAPS is actually one of the big chain stores, where you rarely get what you need, and rarely pay the lowest price, despite what their ads say. I'm a shop owner, and occasionally have to buy locally to get a car out the door. Carquest is the worst, but the others are not far behind. $12-15 (wholesale!) for a v-belt you could get at the local Delco wholesaler for half that, and Worldpac for 3-4 bucks. 56 bucks for a Rabbit front wheel bearing at Kragen ("lowest price, guaranteed!), 34 bucks at the VW dealer. I could go on for hours!

BTW, that Volvo fuel filter I mentioned in an earlier post is 14 bucks. The Cap'n