Final chapter, all fixed.

Disconnected at the filter, connected a section of tubing to fuel line, ran tubing to one gallon jar. Running the tank mounted fuel pump produced a milky concoction of water, debris and fuel (most likely emulsified by the pump. The filter drained out water and gas. Emptied about 2 gallons until fuel ran clear. Installed new filter and all was well in the world.

Amazing what just a little water can do to you.

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Mike Tangas
'73 280SEL 4.5 (9/72)- RIP
Only 8,173 units built from 5/71 thru 11/72

'02 CLK320 Cabriolet - wifey's mid-life crisis

2012 VW Jetta Sportwagon TDI...at least its a diesel

Non illegitemae carborundum.