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Re: HELP! oil filter stuck
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Sun, 12 Mar 2000 07:56:31 -0800
...HELP! oil filter stuck Dear List, After all the encouragement to develop an even deeper bond with my most demanding family member, I decided...
Re: Trasco oil filter system
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Wed, 2 Jan 2002 09:23:45 -0800
Stan, From what I read about Trasco oil filter systems it is not just the cost of the reusable canister but the cost of...
Re: Fuel pump replacment frequency?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 1 Nov 2008 12:21:32 -0400
...The 84 only had the plastic filter before the pump. There is also a screen in the tank. *^ and later removed the pre filter...
Re: TIICO- Oil Filters
Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
Thu, 1 Nov 2001 05:46:53 -0500
...TIICO- Oil Filters Gary & list, Is there some reason you guys can't use a high quality aftermarket filter such as the Fram brand...
Re: Baldwin filters
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 19 Oct 2016 08:19:40 -0500
...I usually use Mann Filters nd keep them on hand but I'm out. Need to change oil and filter and a local shop...
fram filters
Historical mailing list - Robert Cronin
Wed, 17 Jul 1996 06:39:45 -0400 (EDT)
I recentley replaced the fuel filter in my 82 diesel with a Fram filter purchased at a FLAPS. I was cautious about using it...
Oil filters
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 20 Mar 2015 20:07:49 -0500
Volks, I have inherited a case of brand new oil filters, 24 of them, marked VW AUDI part no 070-115-561. They are...
Fuel Filter Arrows?
Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
Sat, 27 Mar 1999 17:12:26 EST
I noticed today, while crawling around under my '88 that the fuel filter is oriented so that the arrows that are printed on it...
Rear Vents
Historical mailing list - John C. Iseman
Sun, 27 Jun 1999 10:06:05 EDT
Inside the rear vents on the either side of the rear hatch, are black foam filters. It does not appear that there is any...
Re: fuel filter: before, after, indifferent?
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Sun, 14 Mar 2004 07:52:12 -0800
--- "Phillips, Andrew" <phillips@ISGS.UIUC.EDU> wrote: > How many of you add an additional filter between the > fuel tank and the pump? Drew Phillips...
Tiico air filter
Historical mailing list - Westyman
Tue, 6 Jan 2004 20:47:13 -0800
I have a [new] spare air filter element to fit the Tiico airbox, free to a good home. You pay the postage. Karl
Re: 719/5 vs 719/12
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:57:29 -0400
...Both Mann and Mahle make a dedicated Vanagon filter (the 719/12, and the OC108, respectively), and a Golf/Jetta filter (the 719/5...
Re: Oil filter question
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sun, 31 Oct 2010 23:09:19 -0500
I seem to remember Dennis Haynes stating that the Mobil 1 filter for the Vanagon to be the cat's meow and superior to...
Re: Mann Oil filter confusion Listees/Vendors please help....
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Wed, 16 Nov 2005 17:43:09 -0800
Mann 719/12 = Mahle OC 108 = 070 115 561 = Vanagon 1.9/2.1 VW specifically calls for this filter for the Vanagon and...
Fuel filter suggestion
Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
Mon, 16 Apr 2001 13:03:43 -0600
Several people made a couple suggestion regarding fuel filters a couple weeks ago. So, I had the large round type filter (after the fuel...
Re: Fuel Filter or Bad Gas? Or more?
Historical mailing list - Yoel and Tina Crane
Fri, 22 Oct 2004 10:09:36 -0700
...We had the fuel filter replaced with a new Bosch filter - and so far, our Westy seems to be running back at normal now...
Re: Remote Oil Filter/Oil Cooler Hose
Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Tue, 3 Oct 2000 12:57:20 -0500
...Remote Oil Filter/Oil Cooler Hose >What kind of hose is suggested for installing a remote oil filter and/or an >external oil cooler...
Re: Oil filter changes on diesels?
Historical mailing list - dieselwesty
Thu, 6 Dec 2001 14:59:57 -0500
...It fits under the oil filter and is designed to catch the oil that spills when you change the filter. Has anyone else ever...
Fuel filter opinions wanted
Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
Sun, 11 Jan 2015 15:06:48 -0500
...Once you get that beastie out, you'll find that there is a filter *in* the tank also. Commonly known as a "sock filter...
Re: "Bird Nest" Air Filter
Historical mailing list - J. Walker
Wed, 12 Oct 94 10:26:57 CDT
On Wed, 12 Oct 94 09:21:06 CDT Peter Williams said: >What would be the effect on performance if the regular air filter...
Filtering SPAM
Historical mailing list - =David-M=
Sat, 17 Mar 2001 14:32:48 -0500
...There has to be a >filter for it, or I would be getting it from everywhere. > >I'm on 3 VW lists and 2...
Re: leak near oil filter
Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
Mon, 14 Feb 2000 01:43:57 -0500
...Just tighten it up and see if that fixes it, although it may be adviseable to remove the filter and cooler to clean up...
Re: Fuel filter
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 15 Aug 2006 19:29:57 -0700
...Seems like cheap insurance for the expensive pump and round > filter. > Mike > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > " .....The small filter before the pump has the disadvantage of being a...
Re: Bypass oil filter
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:18:17 -0700
And why would anyone use a bypass oil filter when both air and waterboxer Vanagons have full-flow oil filtration? Just curious...... -- Jim Thompson...
Re: Fw: Re: filling the filter?, was: lube guys (F) (virtual)
Historical mailing list - tim vb-o'brien
Sat, 12 Feb 2000 20:32:48 -0800
easoars wrote: > > In the military we always filled the filter bank completetly with oil. Has > anyone tried to fill an oil filter for an...
Re: oil filter for 2.1 l WBX?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 17 Mar 2000 14:44:20 -0800
Here is an interesting filter that was on the list awhile back, anyone using this? http://www.trasko-usa.com/ $70 bucks for a...
Re: Thanks - re: oil filters
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Thu, 10 Jul 2003 12:37:01 -0400
...I'll have to order up some more > filters. We ship the correct Mann/Mahle filters. And have reduced our minimum purchase quantity to...
Re: Anyone know why VW discontinued the square pre-filter?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:41:47 -0700
...having a fuel filter downstream of the fuel pump, to protect the fuel injectors is a good idea . it's not so much that...
Re: Fram Gas filter
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 2 Sep 2012 17:11:00 -0700
...Not sure I why I was calling the larger canister fuel filter a "charcoal" filter, as I was corrected once before about that and...
Re: (Fuel filter) What a Long Strange Trip It's Been
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Wed, 13 Nov 1996 07:51:59 -0500
> The small filter before the fuel pump was recalled on my 86GL leaving > only the big silver one after the pump. Something about only...
Re: Cleaning K&N filters ??
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Sun, 31 Dec 2000 08:45:50 EST
Malcolm; Dune buggy enthusiasts employ a sand filter which slips over the K&N filter to catch the big stuff. Check in most trade...
Re: [Re: always a second fuel filter?]
Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
Tue, 27 Mar 2001 12:17:35 MST
I think my 85 is 7mm, somehow the hose near the filter sprung a leak so I need to change the hose out on...
Fuel filter
Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
Sun, 28 Jul 2013 14:17:37 -0700
Hey! What is up with the aluminum piece inside the inlet side of the new fuel filter?? Sent from my electronic leash! Geneva Saint...
Oil Filter
Historical mailing list - paul gordon
Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:15:34 -0400
Looking in Austin/Pflugerville Tx for a Mann oil filter. Local VW dealer did not stock them. Any suggestions from list members in this...
Gulf Coast Filters
Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
Tue, 11 Jul 2000 05:45:58 -0700
I was finally able to contact Charlie Sims at Gulf Coast Filters. They have a new phone number. It is 800-398-8114. William
WTB, Need to buy air filter housing for syncro
Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
Mon, 18 Jun 2001 09:38:27 -0600
I need another air filter housing for my 1987 syncro, anybody got one to sell me? Gary Calgary
Oil filter
Historical mailing list - Darren Lastfogel
Thu, 18 Nov 2004 09:57:50 -0500
What is the correct oil filter VW suggest for a 1.9 wbx? I am going to skip on the NAPA brand this time...
Fram Double-Guard Filters and Steering Wheel Odometer Woes
Historical mailing list - Gary Norris
Tue, 04 Nov 1997 16:00:56 -0500
Hey, All, Has anyone used the Fram Double Guard Oil Filter on their Vanagon? Here is the box blurb on its attributes: "Contaminants from...
Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Why, I'll tell you BTW
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Thu, 31 Dec 2015 07:33:41 -0600
Replaceable oil filters came in with hydraulic lifters. Before then all VWs had only cleanable pickup screens to filter out the "big stuff". Thanks...
Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off
Historical mailing list - Jason
Mon, 28 Dec 2015 21:25:15 -0500
I have seen some cheaper oil filters that do not get enough thread engagement. Always make sure they spin on "far enough". Jason Uberbus...
Re: oil filter for 2.1 l WBX?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 16 Mar 2000 15:50:16 -0800
I too used the cheapest Fram filters I could get for about the last 150,000 miles on my engine. Now I get the...
HELP! oil filter stuck
Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
Sun, 12 Mar 2000 08:18:47 -0500
...The cap style "wrench" that slips on the end of the filter and is designed to be turned with a 3/8" ratchet is...
Re: Oil filter performance
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 1 Feb 2008 00:12:06 -0500
...Anyway, with all the hype folks put on Mann or Mahle filters, I have to question those filters ability to do what really matters...
Re: Engine swap: stopped by oil filter
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 23 May 2014 17:33:50 -0700
...I'm surprised James found a filter to squeeze in that space, but I would not want to run a filter that close to...
Re: Mann Oil Filters
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sat, 11 Dec 2010 02:06:22 -0800
...http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_384_262/mannmahle___set_of_4_oil_filters___package_discou.html Come on by and you...
Bosch 72150 or Wix 51342
Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
Thu, 20 May 2010 18:24:46 -0800
Hi I have two new oil filters. I usually just get Mann filters from the Bus Depot. Which one would be better to use...
Re: 85 Auto transmission making strange sounds
Historical mailing list - Danny Fuller
Sun, 19 Apr 1998 14:39:55 -0800
Stephen, It sounds a lot like mine did (90) when it had a clogged filter, prior to a major breakdown. I had already rebuilt...
Re: K&N Air filters. anyone?
Historical mailing list - John Brush
Wed, 13 Jun 2001 20:38:53 -0600
>>>Does anybody have any input on a K&N filter? >Yes, a K&N will add approximately 45 horsepower to >your wasserboxer. Your top...
Re: Fuel Filter and Gas Tank
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Sat, 26 Nov 2005 07:34:47 -0800
IMHO we should all be running a fuel filter in front of the fuel pump (and after). The fuel pump is expensive and a...
Re: Which Mann is right for my van?
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Tue, 11 Oct 2005 19:20:35 -0400
...The major difference is the non Vanagon filter does not have a >bypass valve. The I4 have the bypass in the filter adapter, The...
Fuel Filters (the Cube one)
Historical mailing list - T Collins
Tue, 15 Apr 2014 16:43:11 -0400
...I recently bought a square fuel filter for my 85 vanagon. It is the square pre-pump filter. I was excited about it since...
Re: Fuel filter
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Mon, 14 Aug 2006 23:15:43 -0700
...Fuel filter > > Hi all, > > I have the square fuel filter on my 85. can I put the larger round > filter in instead? > > Thanks > > jonathan
Re: 2.1 WBX stumbles after hot restart; vapor lock?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:23:11 -0700
how much junk was in the old filter when it was changed ? you can get very useful information checking the contents of a fuel...
Re: fuel filter 85gl
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Wed, 2 Jan 2002 14:23:01 -0800
...fuel filter 85gl > > > question: has anyone had a fuel filter cause cutout, my fuel pump > and filter are sorta new, but I do alot...
Re: 85 Westy GL- Winterizing tips?/Newbie Tips
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Fri, 23 Oct 1998 00:55:37 -0500
David M has inquired why my suggestion to Newbies was to avoid Fram oil filters. I hope one of you more technically adept Listees...
Re: Vanagon Gas Tank/Fuel System measurements
Historical mailing list - Mike
Tue, 11 May 2010 19:37:41 -0400
The original set-up you had probably included the pre-pump filter (factory-installed to catch new-tank debris, then dealer-removed at a...
Re: Air intake
Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
Wed, 21 May 2008 20:22:34 -0700
...At present > it is a > cone type with a cleanable paper filter. > > Has anyone put their filter up through the panelwork that runs up...
Re: Diesel Oil Filter on Gas Jetta 2.0 Which one?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 6 Nov 2010 16:22:44 -0700
On 11/6/10, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > stock gas Jetta oil filter, the diesel filter I bought ((same MY as my...
Fuel Filter / pump buzz
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Tue, 15 Jun 2010 11:38:01 -0400
...Or the fuel filter is getting plugged. Question, is it OK to install a different brand filter like one from a BMW in place...
external cooler/filter : trust the dipstick?
Historical mailing list - Mitch Hendrickson
Mon, 31 Jul 95 12:35:27 PDT
...He has an external cooler and a filter, of the "replace-the-stock-cooler" variety, and he has it all mounted in the engine...