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• Tips on filtering email
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hurlbut
  Wed, 29 May 2002 09:19:57 -0700
  FWIW Tip 1) With all the discussion regarding email these days, a possible solution for handling Vanagon email is to setup email filters on...
• Re: Runs great, then dies(80 Air cooled Westy)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Burchill
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 13:16:51 -0500
  phil cain wrote: > Scott, did you try changing you fuel filter, mine was > loaded, could have been the problem. Fuel filters only > get worse...
• Air filter CFM?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 29 Jun 2019 01:23:33 -0400
  I would like to switch to a Donaldson filter. I have a 2.0 ABA conversion. What CFM rating should I look for? Rough...
• Dieing on hill still
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Loftis
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 00:38:18 -0200
  Please help 85 vanagon dies on hills .......I have replaced fuel pump,filter and plugs and wires,with mimimal results. Is there an internal...
• Oil coolers
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 20:44:03 -0500
  ...It hooks up with an oil filter block off plate and a remote filter mount. Worth $120? Thanks Matt
• Re: Air Filter Maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 18 Apr 2003 00:32:06 -0400
  > Does a dirty air filter affect vanagon performance?? > > Shawn. It sure does. Honestly, I'm not trying to be overly cute here .... I just...
• mahle filters
  Historical mailing list - Ron Komoroski
  Sat, 23 Aug 2003 11:12:26 -0400
  Hey Y'all, What is the Mahle part number for the proper oil filter for an '87 westy? Is there a source where I...
• Auto ATF & Filter Change;
  Historical mailing list - John C.
  Sat, 18 Sep 2004 12:27:03 EDT
  Hi All, Can anyone give us a heads up on changing the ATF & Filter? Tips, Quantity, Type of ATF; Organic, Synthetic, Procedure, things that...
• Re: K & N Air Filter
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Wed, 22 Jun 2005 03:51:39 -0230
  ...K & N Air Filter > > > Thanks, > > Unfortunately I they appear to be USA only, nothing north of the border. > > So tell me, this is just...
• Re: FRAM specualtion re pressure
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Aug 1996 23:56:42 -0400
  ...Also, a good filter will trap some water. If enough water gets trapped and freezes, it would block the filter until it melted. This...
• Re: Heavy-Duty Air Filters
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sun, 18 Apr 1999 13:52:27 -0700
  ...When I bought my Syncro and first inspected the airfilter, that "catch basin" upstream of the air filter was 1/2 full of water...
• Re: RE; K&N Air Filters, and Engine Longevity
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 10:17:54 EST
  ...With the K&N filter costing $40+ and a prefilter costing $? and both needing frequent cleaning a stock system may be best for you...
• Re: Tiico oil filter, DO IT RIGHT!
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 13:55:36 -0800
  From what I have heard (this from a local VW guru that does all VWs) the W719/30m has more filtering area / better filtering...
• Re: new listee - new van - oil pressure on TD
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 2 Jan 2004 15:50:19 -0800
  > Are you using a cheap oil filter? Use the OEM Mahle or Mann oil filter, > cheap ones can cause this because their anti-drainback...
• Replacement for SA air filters
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 08:56:30 EDT
  This is in response to Karl's question on what to replace the South African cylindrical air filter with. I have recently done this...
• Re: Oil Filter performance-Oil Testing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 7 Nov 2007 00:33:25 -0500
  ...This with >only 53,000 miles on the engine. > >I changed the air filter and also the oil and filter. I am now trying...
• Re: dripping coolant on 84 - is it my H20 Pump?
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Rafferty
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 08:27:36 -0700
  Tim Right above the oil filter is the thermostat housing (if you remove the filter it's easy to change thermostat).Check to see...
• Re: Tune Up Poll
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Fri, 19 Feb 2016 06:41:48 -0800
  ...Bad fuel > will often clog the in tank filter causing all sorts of problems there. > > Air Filter-There are many variable here. For 86...
• Re: Diesel Oil Filter on Gas Jetta 2.0 Which one?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 6 Nov 2010 14:52:13 -0700
  ...Turns out that since I had to alter the Fox mount bracket to clear the stock gas Jetta oil filter, the diesel filter I...
• Re: syncro fuel filter replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 07:44:00 -0700
  ...Unable to access bolt tightens filter in clamp. I had to take charcoal canister bracket off to get the filter out. I did have...
• Re: Van idle over winter
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 22 May 2011 12:12:44 -0500
  ...hasn't been done already make sure you clean your air filter, > > filter > > > assembly and dirt trap from any sand blast material...I had...
• Re: fuel pump fuel filter-stupid engineering
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 19 Jan 2007 06:37:11 EST
  ...The filter was the litttle square plastic one and was before the pump. I have heard of people filtering before and after on their...
• Re: The K&N
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sat, 16 Mar 2002 16:16:11 -0800
  ...On a Syncro, there is a tube and a plastic "catch basin" before the filter housing that catches dirt and water. Before that is...
• Re: AC filter?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Jun 2016 13:34:51 -0400
  ...Sounds like those are for support but I wondered, is there not a filter somewhere on the A/C system that I should clean...
• Re: NAPA Oil Filters
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 22:47:39 -0800
  ...Do they meet VAGs requirements? Don't know, but before this list came along, Fram and Purolator made pretty good oil filters. My personal...
• k&N Filter
  Historical mailing list - , Dieter Thiessen
  Sat, 15 May 1999 12:57:58 EDT
  Hi, Three or Four months ago someone posted an address for discount prices on K&N filters. I think it was in Calif. Anyway...
• Mann Filters FS
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 20:59:42 EDT
  I have 3 spare Mann W 719/12 oil filters here, in box. $10/all , plus actual shipping cost. I'm in Philly if...
• Re: oil filters
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 13:01:11 -0700
  Read all about it: <http://wetwesties1.tripod.com> Clarence J Falarski wrote: > Hey folks: > I see a lot of different opinions about oil filters...
• RE: what causes burping?
  Historical mailing list - David E Most
  Wed, 5 Feb 1997 14:01:07 -0500
  ...A new fuel filter solved the problem. It turns out that there was a round metal filter present (I'm not sure why I...
• Re: Bosch #72137 oil filter question (have searched archives....)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 23 Aug 2006 15:15:16 -0500
  Neil, Doing your own work and scrimping on oil filters is false economy, in my opinion. If it's not a Mann/Mahle, it...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 26 Feb 2014 11:57:32 -0600
  ...With a "german" filter, it did not. The fact that this seems >>> to happen as well to other Vanagon owners as well might account...
• re: EV oil change
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 May 96 09:31:52 EDT
  ...Still takes a good 15 minutes to get the front jacked up, on stands, the cover removed and pulled out, and the filter removed...
• Re: Yep.. Oil Filters Again
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 17:46:46 -0700
  If they say made in USA, then they are most likely the same as the US Bosch filter, made by Champion, and comparable to...
• Re: Trasco oil filter system
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 18:58:20 -0900
  While the idea of a super-efficient oil filter is appealing to me as well, the sight of that "miracle" fuel device on the...
• Re: K&N Air Filters
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 10:50:27 -0800
  > I have a K&N filter in my I4 conversion, for the last 6 years and approx > 100k miles. Not any trouble at all...
• Re: spamRe: Name that gnarbule...
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Fri, 31 Dec 2004 08:27:25 -0800
  ...Really, it's a simple matter of making a filter exception that lets ALL mail from gerry through. No spam comes from the list...
• Re: Canister Fuel Filter Install
  Historical mailing list - Bill Witz
  Mon, 11 Jun 2007 23:26:46 -0400
  ...if you are worried pinch off the hose in front of the filter Do not smoke or use a 120V trouble light. When you...
• Re: fuel pump fuel filter-stupid engineering
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 19 Jan 2007 19:20:20 -0500
  > The 86 and later 2wd did come with the pre filter which > was supposed to be removed at the first service. > Maybe they were...
• Re: Trasco oil filter system
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 20:04:52 -0800
  ...Trasco oil filter system > Lets see now Mahle filters $3.95 each from Bus Depot, 3000 miles between > changes that would 20 filters to...
• Re: Oil Light Discovery-Fram Filters
  Historical mailing list - Wes Ullrich
  Mon, 5 Jan 2004 13:32:20 -0500
  So is there a definitive answer as to the best oil filter?? Mann? Mahle? Champion? Fram?? Wes >From: Ken Lewis <kdlewis_wasting_time@ACCESS4LESS...
• Re: Trasco oil filter system
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 19:15:55 -0900
  ...Trasco oil filter system > Lets see now Mahle filters $3.95 each from Bus Depot, 3000 miles between > changes that would 20 filters to...
• Re: Oil Filter Stuck
  Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
  Thu, 2 Apr 1998 10:56:41 -0800
  ...Oil Filter Stuck > > Hello, > > > > I wonder if anyone is online and can help? > > I have tried 4 wrenches and cant seem to get my...
• hesitating even after new fuel filter
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 14:34:21 -0600
  ...It acts this way when I am almost out of gas and make a quick turn or the fuel filter is clogged. I had...
• Re: Fuel Hose Adapter Part #?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 10:49:29 -0500
  Some vanagons came with a square plastic fuel filter between the tank and the pump. Others came with a round metal fuel filter between...
• Fwd: Air intake
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Wed, 21 May 2008 12:48:20 -0400
  ...Also do yourself a favor and dump the K&N(ancient) and get an AEM dryflow synthetic membrane filter. K&Ns don't filter...
• K&N Air Filters
  Historical mailing list - Chad
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 00:40:38 -0400
  ...Is it as simple as swaping out the old air filter and replacing with the K&N???? Where can I get one if this...
• wtb: Air Intake Boot
  Historical mailing list - Kevin McLean
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 08:34:29 -0700
  I need the air intake boot that goes between the pre-filter and the main air filter housing on a 1987 Syncro. Does anyone...
• Re: oil filter
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sun, 20 Aug 2006 20:04:27 -0400
  ...life of me, I can't find the link to a Web page I know I have > read evaluating all the different oil filters.....
• Re: K&N filter
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 13:36:21 -0800
  ...Don't have the time and I'm happy with my heavy duty Syncro paper filter. > Do some experiments, generate some data! I think...
• Re: Flame ON!
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:38:16 -0600
  ...it's expensive. :( what happened to me was that i did a tune-up and replaced the oil and oil filter and the air...
• Fuel Pump Noise
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Wed, 18 Mar 2015 09:16:24 -0400
  A little over four years ago I did the fuel filter “upgrade” on my 1.9L Westfalia. The small filter on the intake side...
• Oil pressure leakdown test
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 6 Mar 2015 18:58:35 -0600
  In my discussion of maintenance on my '91 CARAT, I failed to mention the oil filter pressure test Dennis Haynes described for us. Cold...
• Re: What a Long Strange Trip It's Been
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Nov 1996 08:17:58 PST
  Charles; I was told at VW parts counter that the large silver filter "should" never need replacing. Ken On Mon, 11 Nov 1996 00...
• Re: oil light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 04:38:55 -0800
  And don't forget, sometimes it just doesn't matter (the filter). I have a factory rebuilt engine, with 25K on it, Mann filters...
• Re: Stuttering at 3000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 19:03:32 -0400
  ...and this stuff will collect in the filter itself. So that's what I'd try first...... new filter and fresh gas. If that...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Why, I'll tell you BTW
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 30 Dec 2015 20:01:46 -0800
  On 12/30/2015 07:11 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > Yes the wrong filter feels OK once the gasket makes contact. The noticeable > difference...
• Amsoil Bypass Filter - Questions
  Historical mailing list - Kevin J. Turinsky
  Mon, 23 Feb 1998 09:06:10 -0900
  ...It's the one with two oil filters: one is full flow, the other is, well, the...By-pass filter. I know a few...
• Re: Oil filter Coolers......just more snake oil?
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 15:40:56 -0500
  ...Oil filter Coolers......just more snake oil? > Hey does anyone know if these oil filter coolers > really make a difference? > product link: > http://www...
• Re: Anyone know why VW discontinued the square pre-filter?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:34:39 -0400
  ...Is there a reason why I can't keep running with my filter as adapter? Do they cause any problems? It seems to me...
• Oil pressure and filter from dealer
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 17 Aug 1994 14:15:26 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I asked for a filter for a '92 Jetta ('cause thats the engine I got), and the parts guy handed me this weeney little...