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Re: firestone lube special
Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
Fri, 11 Feb 2000 06:15:31 -0800
...If you are not too sick, lame or lazy, buy an oil filter wrench, (the banded type to fit a VW filter,) five quarts...
Re: My First Oil Filter Failure
Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
Thu, 20 May 1999 16:49:06 -0400
On Tue, 18 May 1999 22:28:14 -0400 The Bus Depot <ron@NETCARRIER.COM> wrote: > > Filter I've never seen mentioned in this...
Re: K&N Air Filters
Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
Fri, 5 Jan 2001 12:59:08 +0000
>A K&N air filter drops in just like the stock. You clean and re-oil them >rather than replacing them. According to their...
Re: Oil Filter Nipple
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 3 Aug 2015 17:37:44 -0400
...Oil Filter Nipple I have a 1984, 1.9 liter Westfalia but the oil filter nipple comes out with the filter change every time...
oil filter and oil pressure on cold start
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Mon, 1 Feb 1999 09:51:44 PST
...I suspect I may have installed a defective oil filter (it was a Mahle). Aren't Vanagon filters designed with a valve that keeps...
Synthetic Oil - Questions
Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
Fri, 19 Feb 1999 09:38:52 EST
I have made the switch to NAPA filters after reading the list and actually looking at the filters. But I'm still wondering about...
New stock fuel tank problems
Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
Mon, 2 Oct 2000 11:04:30 -0400
...I thought no problem I will go get the white square filter and run 1/2 " fuel line from the tank to the filter...
Re: Fuel filters
Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
Wed, 4 Aug 2010 11:08:47 -0400
Here it is in a nutshell, though there is more reading in the archives (and on the Samba) about both pumps and filters. Early...
Re: odd ball syncro air filter?
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Sat, 22 Mar 2003 04:22:22 +0000
There are two air filters available for the vanagon. one is the standard duty unit and the other (pretty pricey for an air filter...
Re: Oil Filter performance
Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
Tue, 6 Nov 2007 08:49:27 -0700
Michael Elliott wrote: > > It has been emphasized on the list that Vanagon engines want a filter > with > a strong internal relief valve. As I...
Re: Fuel filters
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 4 Aug 2010 09:59:36 -0500
Bentley shows two fuel filters. The small filter upstream of the pump located between the tank and the pump is actually a screen intended...
Re: Oil Filter
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Sat, 24 Mar 2012 14:02:28 -0400
...Still using it in an ABA conversion, with diesel oil filter. Geo/ATL
Re: How much noise
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Sat, 30 Jul 2011 23:13:26 -0400
We'll assume you pulled and cleaned the fluid filter? ;-) Most folks probably aren't aware there is one - it's found after one...
Re: loud fuel pump.
Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
Thu, 28 Feb 2002 16:35:59 -0500
...Would this kind of blockage make the fuel filter work harder, >hence run louder? It has the setup with the silver cannister filter >before...
Re: Oil Light Warning buzzer problem...help?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 26 May 2002 21:09:28 -0500
Joel Cort wrote: > Kevin, > > The first culprit I would look at is the Oil Filter! > > If you are using anything but a MANN or...
Re: Noisy fuel pump
Historical mailing list - mike
Mon, 24 Jun 2002 20:31:53 -0700
Yeah, it was explained to me that if the filter clogs and no fuel goes through the pump it burns up. Most bad thing...
Re: wtb: Air Intake Boot
Historical mailing list - Kevin McLean
Tue, 29 Apr 2003 09:48:07 -0700
...I'm looking for the rubber boot that is insided the engine compartment, between the Syncro pre-filter and the main air filter housing...
Re: Disposal of old watery gasoline??
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Fri, 25 Jul 2003 20:51:42 -0400
...filter the fuel with a fine mesh filter (binks paint filter), pour slowly and as you get to the bottom stop so that the...
Fuel filter change
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 9 Aug 2022 16:25:35 -0400
So, in the attempt to keep up with maintenance on my vans I changed the 84 fuel filter and the fuel lines on both...
Re: It's still alive!
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Thu, 13 Aug 1998 19:58:04 -0700
I noticed the same problem with my EGR filter; the entire bottom of the filter had rusted through on both sides, though there was...
Re: fuel pump fuel filter-stupid engineering
Historical mailing list - joe trussell
Fri, 19 Jan 2007 13:48:36 +0000
If you do have a filter after the pump, make absolutely sure it's of the metal variety. The P.O. on my last...
Re: No Start: Fuel Pump?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 18 Aug 2017 13:29:52 -0700
...Stuart > On Aug 18, 2017, at 1:15 PM, David <fjazzbass@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > With regard to a filter completely clogging... rusty / what caused...
Re: External Gas Filter
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 19 Feb 2004 17:15:22 -0800
Why not install a VW Diesel fuel filter? The Canadian Army use these on their Iltis as they offer good filtering plus a water...
Re: Oil change intervals
Historical mailing list
Thu, 18 Jun 1998 01:56:17 EDT
...I personally use 100% synthetic oil and an oil filter made for extended drain intervals and change oil and filter at 10,000 mile...
Re: Mahle OC 28 oil filter
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 23 Aug 2006 17:27:20 -0700
...Mahle OC 28 > > oil filters. (I'm assuming that's the PN on box/part) > > Any listers use this filter? > > I'm runing an...
Question for the oil burners
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Wed, 16 Nov 2016 08:33:35 -0400
Volks, I’m looking to replace the fuel filter on the LT (2.5l i5 TDi (AVR)). The part number 2D0127399. Looking at it...
Auto Transmission Filter?
Historical mailing list - Stephen Davis
Sun, 8 Mar 1998 22:31:08 -0500
...A few people mentioned changing the filter in the transmission (which surprised me because I didn't know it had one). So I checked...
Oil filter Coolers......just more snake oil?
Historical mailing list - Phil S.
Sun, 24 Aug 2003 11:26:43 -0700
Hey does anyone know if these oil filter coolers really make a difference? product link: http://www.jcwhitney.com/product.jhtml?CATID=5217&BQ...
Oil Filter Reading
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:46:21 -0700
Here's a little oil filter reading material for those of you with some extra time on your hands: http://www.motor.com/newsletters...
Re: Maintenance Saga: '84 Westy
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Fri, 13 May 2011 23:01:34 -0400
...Since I've been held up by a clogged filter far from home, I > carry spare filters with me. Next time I have to...
Re: Fuel pumps
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Sat, 2 Oct 2004 16:57:05 -0400
Al wrote: >I'm adding an intake filter just as soon as I can find one with 7/16" >inlet and outlet. Seems the...
OIL FILTERS?
Historical mailing list - andrew swingler
Fri, 11 Feb 2000 00:26:07 -0800
...Do Vanagons require a special brand of filter for optimum performance? What is wrong with the lube guys filters? I just got my oil...
Re: Coolant Change
Historical mailing list
Fri, 07 Oct 94 15:09:13 EDT
...You put the filter in the coolent hose somewhere and it >catches little pieces of metal. >Good idea? Skinned Knuckles?? what is that? :) ------------Skinned...
Re: Advice sought: gas fuel filter replacement
Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
Tue, 4 May 2004 09:08:10 -0700
...And loosen the clamp that holds the filter in place as well, because that little hose between the pump and the filter is a...
Re: Needed - EV Oil Filters
Historical mailing list
Mon, 10 Feb 1997 12:01:29
>Some time ago (about two years, I think) there was some traffic about >getting oil filters for the Eurovan in bulk or from some...
Why's my oil filter leaking?
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Tue, 2 Jun 1998 14:14:56 -0700
...But I'm still leaking oil!!!! It looks to me like the oil is leaking over the top of the oil filter. I've...
Whats that sound? My fuel pump!!!
Historical mailing list - Brush, John
Fri, 6 Aug 1999 13:45:05 -0600
...I changed the filter, and the sound went away. Now when I hear it, I change the filter and it sure as heck seems...
Re: K & N Air Filter
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 20 Jun 2005 20:57:22 -0400
The K&N air filter does not offer any noticeable benefit for the Vanagon. If you want to do any improvement without replacing the...
Re: Anti-Drain Back Valve in Oil Filters??
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 2 May 2005 18:55:53 -0400
The Vanagon oil filter does have a one way valve and a bypass. The diaphragm type thing at the top prevents oil from flowing...
Re: Clakity-Clack
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 6 Aug 2001 19:20:23 -0500
...This > "exiting of the oil" from the filter will occur when the filter is > mounted sufficiently beyond the vertical position. The second valve is...
Re: Clear hose from top of air filter box
Historical mailing list - Mike
Mon, 4 Feb 2008 06:21:34 -0500
IIRC, the clear hose goes to the fitting on the front top of the air filter assembly. That's above the filter isn't...
Re: Excel Spreadsheet for Vanagon Maintenance
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sun, 14 Feb 2021 10:14:09 -0800
...here an example *07/22/2016 *at 207068 miles after Vancouver Island Trip - oil change - 20W50 HiZinc Lucas - oil filter - clean air filter - fuel...
Re: Traveling Tool Kit?
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sat, 4 Jul 2015 15:48:26 -0700
...an oil filter - once a sharp rock punched a hole in my oil filter.. but I have a shield for the oil filter a...
Re: Oil Filter tool!!
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 16 Mar 1998 20:04:31 CST
for those wanting the little socket-thingie to remove their oil filters, the one for the 83-91 water-cooled Vanagons is sold by...
Re: atf in diesel fuel filters???
Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
Sun, 24 Sep 2000 16:23:33 -0400
...But never in the filter. Matt Brian Jones wrote: > > hi all, was just reading an article about diesel fuel filters- this guy says > when...
Re: Engine Oil Filter Study
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 23 Jul 2001 22:31:00 -0400
...Engine Oil Filter Study Here is a comprehesive study on oil filters, that will give an idea on what's good, and what's...
Re: [Syncro] Mufflers & Breathing
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Thu, 20 Dec 2001 08:36:15 -0800
...K&N definately makes a filter that drops right in the stock air filter box.... I have one and so do many others... Bill...
Re: Re A simple way to peace of mind ...About the condition of your motor..
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Sun, 17 Jun 2007 01:26:07 -0400
...I accidently cut an oil filter with just a razor blade once. If you get bored, try an Oxy/Acetalin Cutting Torch.....just dont...
Re: An unfortunately thing about the subject line at GerryVanagon -
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sun, 15 Jun 2008 14:05:17 -0700
all right !~ thanks, i'm getting it now - filter it is. and thanks for the link ! i've always just done my own 'filtering...
Oil filter question
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 31 Oct 2010 11:33:35 -0700
I see the Mahle oil filter is what everyone says to use, but I have been using Fram or whatever I can get easily...
Re: How do I get this EGR filter on??? Fixed! But.....
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Thu, 17 Apr 2003 22:24:31 -0700
...How do I get this EGR filter on??? Fixed! But..... > My 83 Air Cooled has passed every exhaust gas emissions test without the > square...
unidentified cylindrical object
Historical mailing list - Robert Young
Tue, 6 May 2008 18:27:15 -0700
...thought at first it could be the charcoal filter but the plumbing that connects to it doesn't make sense. One line comes from...
K&N air filters on syncro?
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Mon, 18 Jan 1999 09:08:53 -0800
Does anyone know if the K&N air filters are suitable for Syncro off road use??? Like on dusty desert 4wd roads? Thanks Bill...
Oil filter thread size?
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Mon, 9 Jun 2008 12:00:19 -0400
I want to experiment with some remote oil filter/cooler options. What size thread on the adapter do I need? http://tinyurl.com/47rd3u...
Re: What does it mean when there isn't any oil in the oil filter?
Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
Tue, 27 Aug 2002 08:18:52 -0500
...Is it a defective oil filter? No oil in the filter at all? I'm thinking that there's got to be something terribly...
Re: NEED GAS TANK
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 19 Apr 2005 23:49:50 -0400
Very few modern-fuel injected cars have filters before the pump. The main problem with a pre pump filter is that any restriction on...
Re: K&N filter revisited with Pictures
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sat, 10 Mar 2001 10:47:10 -0800
It looks to me that the filter is doing its job, and only a K & N could handle this much load, but some dirt...
Re: Engine swap: stopped by oil filter
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Fri, 23 May 2014 19:02:53 -0500
I'm assuming they are still available - you used to be able to buy an oil filter relocation kit. The kit consists (or consisted...
Oil filter Wrench
Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
Tue, 27 Apr 2004 17:37:00 -0700
Would someone be so kind as to suggest an appropriate oil filter wrench for an 87 Vanagon GL? I've only changed oil on...
Re: Tune Up Poll
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 21 Feb 2016 21:51:18 -0500
...For the Vanagon especially the Waterboxer with an intact air filter system dirt in the oil usually is not an issue, unless the air...