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• Re: Who makes the good air filter? (1.9l)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 19:01:00 -0400
  ...Who makes the good air filter? (1.9l) I have used a K&N cleanable air filter in my '84 1.9 for too...
• Re: Synthetic Oil Grade
  Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 00:09:46 -0400
  ...I would also inspect the air filter at this time and replace it if dirty (use good judgement here). I do not see any...
• Re: TIICO- Oil Filters - Purolator
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 13:26:05 -0800
  Some time ago, I asked Purolator about the differences in their filters that would fit VW. This is the reply in part: ----------- "Thank you...
• Re: My '84 1.9L has two fuel filters!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 1 Feb 2002 21:30:56 -0500
  ...PER bentley Bentley 20.18 shows the round filter alone for Digijet California models, and the square filter alone for USA/Canada Digijets. My...
• Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used- to cone or no!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:38:22 -0800
  On Mon, Jan 19, 2009 at 8:07 PM, David Marshall <mailinglist@fastforward.ca> wrote: > - The oil on K+N filters destroy MAFs and...
• Re: My First Oil Filter Failure
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Tue, 18 May 1999 10:31:24 -0700
  Mark, I am probably showing my ignorance here, but on which side of the oil filter is the oil pressure measured? Thanks, Mike '84...
• Re: Oil Filter
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 28 Apr 1997 13:16:58 -0700
  Pfunky@aol.com says: >I've heard that an American V-8 sized oil filter will fit on my t4 >mount, giving me an...
• Re: Oil filter on a '74 transporter?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 00:56:18 -0400
  ...i know this engine >had been majorly rebuilt but would someone add an oil filter? hmmm....maybe >i misread hayes and the idiots guide...
• Fw: [Syncro] Relocating syncro fuel filter
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 13:08:10 -0800
  ...Insert the fuel filter >in >>> place of the nipple and use the nipple in place of the original fuel >filter. >>> Using the nipple in...
• Re: Installing Fuel Filter on an 88 Cant get filter out!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:01:51 -0700
  ...Installing Fuel Filter on an 88 Cant get filter out! So I just started to notice a little hesitation when taking off and realized...
• Re: power steering rack without hydraulic fluid?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 17:19:13 -0700
  ...can you say 1668-1740 psi ? so your advice is to put a filter on the high pressure side of the pump, unless that...
• EV oil change- post mortem
  Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
  14 Nov 1994 09:17:07 U
  ...The guy had a cut-away filter of the WIX, Fram, and AC-Delco (?) filters, and the WIX had the beefiest filter element by...
• buy it now on 3 bosch air filters
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Tue, 23 Apr 2002 20:49:33 -0700
  The guy with the three filters is back. with shipping it is 4 dollars a filter with buy it now. http://cgi.ebay.com...
• Re: More oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Skip Emmert-Keaton
  Wed, 28 Apr 2004 09:25:42 -0700
  As I was looking for adapters to replace the oil filter for my oil cooler, I see there are a couple of different types...
• Fuel Filter "Update" Results
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:39:52 -0700
  ...So I deleted the pre pump filter, and installed a post pump canister type Prior, with new tank + reseal/FP/filters/hoses, at idle...
• Re: $5 Fuel Filter! Really!
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 13:05:44 -0600
  On 10/8/04 11:38 AM, "Pascal Giasson" <pascal.giasson@GNB.CA> wrote: > While were on the subject of these fuel filters, is...
• Re: Changing the engine oil, use synthetic, fac oil filter.
  Historical mailing list - Modl6971
  Sun, 10 May 1998 16:47:40 EDT
  ...Use factory VW oil filters only, if possible. Michael M 87 syncro.
• Re: Exactly which filter for pre-pump retrofit?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Wed, 21 Jul 2004 12:42:58 -0700
  ...Exactly which filter for pre-pump retrofit? > > The filter to use for this is: > > VW 133 133 511, Bosch 71013, Bosch Long 0450 901...
• gas filter, 81 air cooled
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 14:07:01 -0700
  I don't seem to be able to walk into a VW dealer and buy a fuel filter for my 81 vanagon. Not a...
• oil filter application
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 09:31:53 -0800
  ...The Rabbit/Golf oil filter do NOT have > anti-drain > >valve. Either does most other 3rd party vendors > like FRAM, AC Delco etc. > >Filters...
• Re: fresh air cabin filter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 08:46:47 -0500
  ...Many vehicles have the filter on the outside intake. Most heating and AC systems have filters to keep stuff from getting into them. Dennis...
• Oil change experience
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sat, 6 Jul 2013 12:10:14 -0700
  ...I had read a couple of advice articles and had all the tools ready, new filter, new drain-plug washer, filter wrench, plastic tray...
• Re: Who makes the good air filter? (1.9l)
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 20:17:09 -0700
  What then? If you're using a crummy air filter, then you'd want to switch to the good one. Is there a known...
• Trasko translation results
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 18:13:05 -0800
  ...The evaluation toward their Trasko was wonderful! They praised Trasko-filter highly. Only Subaru pointed out the problem of filter. Subaru didn't have...
• Re: Thanks again! Fuel pump repair
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 21:50:47 -0400
  >Bentley says plastic one before pump used only with fuel pump having no >filter (after the pump?)?? I believe this reference is to a...
• Re: PN question ("step down" hose from pump to filter)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 3 Jul 2008 16:02:19 -0700
  If memory serves, the metal cannister filter, such as the 0450 905 030 is designed to be used AFTER the pump. The pump used...
• AW: Jetta 2.0L conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 08:30:14 -0700
  I read the oil filter report. The two German oil filters I use always are the Mahle or Mann Diesel filter for my inline...
• Re: What a Long Strange Trip It's Been
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Nov 1996 16:54:04 PST
  Joel; In my haste to get caught up with this flood of email I neglected to mention that there is a regular filter upstream...
• Re: How much noise
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:55:51 -0500
  ...Installed a new filter. Figured a filter sitting there for 10 years wouldn't be much good. John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88...
• Re: filling the filter?, was: lube guys
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Sat, 12 Feb 2000 11:29:56 -0700
  >Filling the filter first is a new one to me. Ooops. Is this very >important? I always have filled the filter, on any car...
• Re: Jetta 2.0L conversion
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 08:50:47 -0700
  That is the Purolater "Pure One" PL3001 I have used this filter for a couple of years now. That filter report is where I...
• Re(2): Ok you doubters, My two cents
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Jan 1997 20:06:50 -0500
  Jim, I've been thinking of installing one of these Amsoil sub-micron oil filters, and use synthetic oil. I have heard good reports...
• Re: 85 Vanagon q's
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 15 Jul 2004 08:49:35 -0700
  It's best to buy oil filters from one of the online sellers like http://www.busdepot.com They'll sell you the best...
• Fuel filter 85 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:09:54 -0500
  ...I like to replace the fuel filter while I do this, but I keep getting wto times of filter. One is plastic and square...
• Re: Air Filter looks stained (with oil?)
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 4 Mar 1998 13:47:40 -0800
  Some aftermarket air filters (like K&E) are designed to be sprayed with oil. The oil is usually a reddish color. But it's...
• Re: K&N air filters worth the extra money?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 11:26:55 -0800
  Steve, I don't have a K&N air filter, but I did look into them. 1. I got a quote of $33 from...
• Re: NVC - Good article on technical analysis of engine oil filters
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:34:18 +0000
  ...I'm surprised that you have gotten good results with the Fram filters as they have been slammed in the past. Perhaps that is...
• Re: oil filter? & volunteers
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 23:44:10 -0400
  Oil filters: Mann or Knecht / Mahle I think The Bus Depot sells 'em. ----- Original Message ----- From: Bill Urban <KC-Sadie-VW@WEBTV.NET> To...
• Re: Fuel filter/pump question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 31 May 2006 08:45:40 -0700
  That metal canister filter is designed to have fuel pushed through it at 55 PSI, so it might cause pump cavitation if partially full...
• Re: Why's my oil filter leaking?
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Tue, 2 Jun 1998 17:02:32 -0500
  I don't know what brand of filter you're using, but I've found in the past that only OEM-type filters (Mann...
• oil filter study
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 17:19:10 -0400
  Since this topic of Fram filters comes up every now and then, check out this web site regarding filter construction and performance. http://members...
• Re: Pre- pump fuel filter part #'s
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 29 Jul 2005 17:32:30 -0700
  ...Pre Pump Fuel Filter Within the last two weeks I found a VW reference saying that the pre-filter on the later Vanagons was...
• Re: Synthetic oils and bypass filtration
  Historical mailing list - Sharpe, Steven (Facilities Planning)
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 13:02:32 -0400
  ...The Trasko filter, on the other hand, is a spin on installation that replaces the regular full flow filter. The cost of the filter...
• Re: Finger tight??
  Historical mailing list - Karl Batzler
  Sat, 20 Feb 1999 19:25:30 -0800
  ...Finger tight?? >responding to: > >>>I don't understand your reference to only finger-tightening oil >filters!!! My source in Dusseldorf has informed me that...
• Baldwin Oil filters
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 09:22:16 -0800
  I finally found a source for these filters, in Canada at least: Acklands has them as follows: B114 oil filter for diesel $7.12...
• Re: NVC - Good article on technical analysis of engine oil filters
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:38:43 -0700
  Anecdotal but true - '87 purchased new (now w /115k) & properly broken in - Mobil 1 & Fram filter used exclusively every 10k or once a year...
• Re: '85 1.9 Fuel Filter/Tank/ Fuel Pump Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:32:16 -0700
  ...Old filter, new >> filter, blah blah - until finally I end up witht he old filter and >> everything seems fine. >> >> Thinking the new filter might...
• Re: looking for technical assistance in Wisconsin or Michigan/UP
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 12:19:43 -0400
  Hi Malcolm, I don't think that a filter after the pump is a good idea. The high-pressure cut-off on the bosch...
• Re: Fuel Filters
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 18 Dec 1997 15:00:07 -0800
  At 12:24 PM 12/18/97 -0600, The Martins wrote: >I have been unable to find a fuel filter for my 85 Van...
• Re: Oil Pressure and bypass valve
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Tue, 19 Jun 2001 20:33:29 -0700
  ...In the filter, one bypasses the > filter element when it gets clogged (and thus causes too much pressure > drop) When it gets clogged and...
• Re: 86 fuel filter fix and frustrations...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 08:00:45 -0600
  ...I think that you are refering to the bosch 71028 filter that is used on many vanagons but not on some that were produced...
• K&N filter revisited....
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 17 Mar 2001 10:20:01 -0800
  Malcolm, One thing I noticed in the K&N literature is that they recommend that if the filter is to be used in very...
• Re: Why does the list recommend against "standard" oil filters?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 16:20:58 -0400
  ...Specific Vanagon issues aside, there's a fellow active in MoPar racing or something who's done some thorough examinations of oil filter quality...
• Re: fuel pump fuel filter-stupid engineering
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 20:25:09 -0800
  That's just dumb engineering!! Why would you filter AFTER the pump? Need to sell more pumps:?? :-) Christ, is my 77 Westy the same...
• Re: Placement of Fuel Filter
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 11:16:58 -0500
  I think the filter is placed after the pump, because it is easier for the pump to push than pull. So if the filter...
• Re: Vanagon auto tranny lifespan
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 4 May 2001 15:46:51 -0700
  Isn't that (the filter) taken care of in the transmission service? I've heard different opinions on how often to do a transmission...
• larger filter for 1982 aircooled
  Historical mailing list - David and Shirin
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 12:21:32 -0500
  I just called Wix filters tech line and had them look up the largest filter with the same specs as my stock oil filter...
• Amsoil bypass oil filters
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Jan 1997 17:18:31 -0400 (AST)
  ...FYI they sell a dual remote oil filter system for about $250CAN, consists of firewall mounting plate, a 3-5 micron bypass filter that...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Why, I'll tell you BTW
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 30 Dec 2015 21:28:41 -0500
  ...You could also do an oil >>>>> filter relocation. Replace the filter with an adapter to hoses and >>>>> mount the filter on a stand-alone...
• Re: EV Oil Filter Removal -Reply
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 May 96 09:10:20 EDT
  Alan Yamada <AYAMADA@nwtel.ca> wrote: >this last oil change went without drama after i used my dad's oil filter >wrench, which looks...