Hi all,

So I'm going through my 85 300td (235,000), and I'm going to check my tank screen.

I was looking at pictures of new ones, and it appears to be a metal mesh screen, not a fiber or paper filter. If I'm looking at it correctly and it is metal, is it actually necessary to replace it, or will a good soaking in the parts washer and some brake cleaner do the trick? I've never checked one of these, so please correct me if I'm wrong, I'm just asking. I won't think twice about buying a new one if necessary, but from the pictures I'm looking at, it does look like something that can be cleaned and reused.

Thanks in advance for any replies!

Bryan

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