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coffee filter for dirty coolant?
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:16:17 -0500
...Since I'd like to re-use the coolant, I was thinking I'd strain it through a coffee filter. Is this a really...
Re: ATF filter: urban legend?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Mon, 23 Aug 2004 12:42:44 -0700
...Naturally > the Bentley has labelled the filter, filter gasket, and pan gasket as > "always replace" parts, but you can probably get away with reusing...
Re: Oil block off adapter for WBX
Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
Sat, 28 Jun 2003 06:51:34 -0400
...Oil block off adapter for WBX > the stock filter and location is excellent. IMO, you should use the sandwich > adapter to run to the...
Re: List Vendors ignoring people
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Fri, 17 Dec 2004 18:48:21 -0500
...Then I did some research on Google, and learned that Yahoo's spam filter was one of the most aggressive and inaccurate, with three...
Re: Oil recommendations simplified
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 4 Dec 2011 12:52:37 -0600
...K&N Filters Based on something I found on this (or another VW/Vanagon list) I went to a K&N filter several years...
Re: Noisy lifter
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Fri, 1 Dec 2000 09:25:42 -0500
...I think the correct viscosity oil is as, or maybe more important than the filter. Too thick and the lifters won't get sufficient...
RE : Ticked Off at oil filter adaptors
Historical mailing list - Chasteen, Jonathan M. MM3 (CVN69)
Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:47:41 -0400
<snip> I wish they would design a thermostatically controlled sandwich adaptor that allows oil to flow through the filter before going to the cooler...
Re: AC Blowing Out Black Material
Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
Mon, 31 Mar 1997 13:33:58 -0600
Tim, You're probably due for a filter change. The filter, at least on my 87, should be easily found at any hardward store...
Re: Oil Filter Preference
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 13 Jan 2017 14:47:34 +0000
...There may be better out there, but the end of your engine is going to come from some other direction than your oil filter...
Re: NVC - Good article on technical analysis of engine oil filters
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:27:19 -0400
...What is the actual effectiveness of the filter, in your engine? Oil testing will tell you. Everything else is non sense. Oil testing can...
Re: Transco oil filter system
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 4 Jan 2002 19:11:04 -0600
...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: Poor Hot Start Discovery - midway through solution
Historical mailing list - Skip
Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:48:33 +0000
...You've got the square filter before the pump, yes? Pinch off the supply hose, pull the filter and see if you can blow...
Re: TIICO- Oil Filters
Historical mailing list - Adam Brooks
Thu, 1 Nov 2001 09:34:45 -0500
...About 3 weeks ago I got the "look alike" filter for the Golf / Jetta from the dealer. Looks right, fits right, but there is...
Re: low fuel pressure and lean engine
Historical mailing list - Anonymous Digest
Sun, 4 Jul 2004 22:55:47 -0600
...Maybe it is for before the fuel pumpt? It's a square >> >plastic white one and my current fuel filter is like a fat...
Re: High falutin oil filters/ westy interior
Historical mailing list - radish150
Thu, 5 Apr 2001 19:59:07 -0700
...to the idea of ones > > >lifters cackling with cheaper filters? Do the proper filters acutally help > > >maintain a HIGHER oil > > >pressure under any conditions...
Re: 88 GL Newbie Needs Direction
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Thu, 14 Mar 2002 19:33:36 -0800
...Oil and filter. Use either VW or Mahle filters. (Available from The Bus Depot for $6 ea IIRC.) Do NOT use Fram filters. Purolator...
Anyone know why VW discontinued the square pre-filter?
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:40:34 -0400
...I had to use one of those square filters (mileage unknown) to adapt the tank outlet to the fuel pump. It runs just fine...
Re: $5 Fuel Filter! Really!
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Fri, 8 Oct 2004 12:05:48 -0700
...Re: $5 Fuel Filter! Really! In a message dated 10/8/04 1:29:08 AM, xtabe@YAHOO.COM writes: << Anyone? >> How about me...
Re: My First Oil Filter Failure
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Tue, 18 May 1999 15:02:10 -0400
...If you don't want to skimp, then buy the right filter in > the first place - Mahle, or, if you have deeper pockets, genuine...
Re: Where to get K&N Air filter for Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
Thu, 11 Apr 2002 20:33:01 EDT
...Wasn't Vanagon filter, got a custom for my Tiico, but the Vanagon was available. Bill Marshall 85 GL Tiico Phoenix
Re: 1984 vanagon 1.9 fuel filter
Historical mailing list
Sun, 20 Mar 2005 18:14:30 EST
...like the old lady of mine is stuck--van wont run well---where is the > fuel filter located? > > inline before the fuel pump... chris
Anti-Drain Back Valve in Oil Filters??
Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
Mon, 2 May 2005 00:47:14 -0400
OK --- can someone please explain how and why the anti drain back valves in the Mahle and Mann filters work so much better at...
Re: Re-useable oil filter
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 29 Aug 2006 21:58:33 -0400
But what about the valve in the filter that keeps the lifters from leaking down? Mike Kenneth Lewis wrote: > Anyone tried this? Sounds good...
Re: Fuel Filter question
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Mon, 4 Aug 2003 10:17:59 -0400
Is there not two different plastic filters? I think this is where the confusion comes in. My '86 was different than my current '85...
Re: Gremlins update
Historical mailing list - Beth Young
Fri, 24 Jan 1997 17:53:32 -0800 (PST)
...You don't mention fuel filter in the above. I understand that a clogged filter might possibly cause these symptoms; junk clogs up the...
Re: atf in diesel fuel filters???
Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
Sun, 24 Sep 2000 10:31:05 -0600
...atf in diesel fuel filters??? hi all, was just reading an article about diesel fuel filters- this guy says when he changes them, he...
Re: good new fuel tank source?
Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
Sat, 21 Jul 2007 13:56:29 -0500
My 87 has never had the pre-filter. It's a straight hose from tank to fuel pump. Always wondered why. Seems like it...
Re: auto tranny vs. manual/1
Historical mailing list - John Anderson
Mon, 30 Mar 1998 00:18:25 -0500
...I use paint thinner and >compressed air to clean both the filter and the pan. I keep a small, >strong magnet in the pan...
Re: Fw: Tiico air filter
Historical mailing list - Matthew
Tue, 20 Jan 2004 12:51:42 -0800
...If you want to retain the tiico air-box you can use a K&N air filter. Don't know the pn# off the...
Oil and Filter Changes
Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
Wed, 29 Jun 2005 18:56:47 -0400
...I've been using the calendar as my guide rather than the odometer and changing oil (20w50) and filter (Mann) every 4 months. Is...
Re: turbo diesel vanagon/quantum air intake how to
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Tue, 23 Apr 2002 06:15:41 -0700
michael johnson wrote: > Anyone done the Quantum turbo diesel into the vanagon? Curious of how others have fabricated their air filter intake setup. > Any...
Re: Mann oil filter question
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Fri, 23 May 2003 08:08:42 -0700
...Anybody think I'll have any problems using a 719/5 filter on my air-cooled Vanagons? TIA. --------------------------------------------------------------- Tom Young '81 Vanagon Lafayette, CA...
Re: Oil leak
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 29 Nov 2008 23:06:57 -0800
...Actually the thing that the oil filter (flange) > just > above the filter is where it's dripping. I am in hopes it's only...
Re: Syncro Air Filter
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Sat, 21 Oct 2000 15:28:45 -0400
...These are the heavy-duty, metal cased air filters sold by Volkswagen for the Vanagon Syncro for off-road use performance use. However, they...
Re: Diesel: Sudden oil leak!
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Wed, 21 Nov 2001 18:58:29 -0800
...I'd guess that the leak is likely from between the cooler and filter flange, which I believe uses an O-ring. The cooler...
FS: 85 Wolfy Westy - NJ
Historical mailing list - David Maurio
Wed, 1 Oct 2003 15:56:03 +0000
...Bentley manual, extra oil filters and fuel filter. Lots of service records. Upgraded instrument cluster with tach and digital clock. CLEAN CARFAX AVAILABLE! 215k...
Re: 2000 rpm buzzer of oil pressure
Historical mailing list - thewestyman
Fri, 5 Apr 2019 11:28:35 -0700
Using 20/50 oil and Mann oil filter. From: Dan N Sent: Friday, April 05, 2019 9:50 AM To: thewestyman Cc: Vanagon Mailing...
pre fuel pump filter?
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Mon, 21 Nov 2016 12:18:36 -0800
hi all, I am considering to put another fuel filter in front of the fuel pump on my '88 Carat.. does this make sense...
Re: Diesel Oil Filter on Gas Jetta 2.0 Which one?
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Fri, 5 Nov 2010 18:00:20 -0400
>> Am considering using a larger capacity oil filter on my Jetta swap. << I'm using the Mahle OC-51 on mine, Neal. Brings the...
Re: IMPORTANT INFO on Oil Filter- Conundrum no more.
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Thu, 10 Dec 1998 03:35:21 -0600
Thank you for a thorough and particularly informative treatise on oil filters. Your post (12-9-98 at 3:05 PM) should be required...
Oil filter Debacle
Historical mailing list - Brandt Milczewski
Thu, 16 Mar 2000 15:59:49 +0000
...One guy gave his opinion on oil filters and that pissed another guy off. Let's leave it at that. It's any persons...
Advice sought: gas fuel filter replacement
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 4 May 2004 09:02:24 -0500
Before an upcoming road trip, I'd like to put in a new fuel filter on my 90. Any tips or advice? Is dealing...
Heavy Duty / Syncro Air Filters are back!
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Thu, 27 Jul 2000 19:54:06 -0400
I have obtained more of those heavy duty "Syncro" air filters that made such a splash on the list last year. These fit all...
Re: Filtering SPAM
Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
Sat, 24 Mar 2001 18:30:42 -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...
Water Filtration vs Water Purification
Historical mailing list - pensioner
Fri, 3 Jan 2003 14:54:15 -0800
...The ceramic Katadyn filter mechanically removes particulates much like a sieve or strainer removes tomato seeds from the tomato pulp. This is filtration. Can...
Re: 84 digijet misfiring!?
Historical mailing list
Tue, 25 Nov 1997 07:36:32 -0500
Don't think there is any water in your gas tank do ya? Changing the filter was a good idea but if there is...
Re: 5W30 Oil --- is it OK???
Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
Thu, 24 Jun 1999 12:42:38 -0500
...Be sure to use a regulation VW filter, never Fram or similar. Even some Bosch branded filters are not German made. Mahle or Knecht...
Re: Mr Lube / Walmart oil changes OK? I have the 'Mahn' OEM Oil Filter....
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 24 Oct 2006 23:00:38 -0400
...Especially important is the viscosity choice on oil, changing the inlet screen, properly tightening the screen plate, and decent filter. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
Re: Bosch #72137 oil filter question (have searched archives....)
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Wed, 23 Aug 2006 14:28:17 -0700
...Technically, this is the correct filter. But it is like you say, CHEEP for a reason. It is very CHEEPLY made by Champion Labs...
Re: OIL FILTERS?
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Fri, 11 Feb 2000 08:46:46 -0500
...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
Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
Sat, 12 Feb 2005 19:47:51 -0600
I do filter my water going into the tank...that's a good idea about washing the Westy with filtered water....never even thought...
[FWD: RE: Re: TIICO- Oil Filters]
Historical mailing list - Dan Winget
Thu, 1 Nov 2001 12:31:20 -0500
...TIICO- Oil Filters Message-ID: <7F8C6A71.71D4B53E.3D196514@cs.com> X-Mailer: Atlas Mailer 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1...
Re: Oil Change Question
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Sun, 05 Jan 1997 19:55:48 -0800
Donald, To minimize the time period when the oil pressure is too low, I find that I can pour oil into the filter before...
Re: New owner questions
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:53:30 -0800
The fuel filter is lilely still in the stock Syncro location. An amazingly large number of owners and shops have never 'discovered' where it...
Re: [Re: Why does the list recommend against "standard" oil filters?]
Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
Thu, 5 Apr 2001 15:36:34 MDT
...Specific Vanagon issues aside, there's a fellow active in MoPar racing or something who's done some thorough examinations of oil filter quality...
air filter for 1.9 -
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Sat, 5 Sep 2015 18:42:59 -0700
dear vanagoniters finding an air filter suitable for a 1.9 proved to be a task and a half - i went to various autohaus...
Re: K&N filters (Dyno'ed '71 911 +4hp)
Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
Tue, 14 Apr 1998 10:33:44 -0700
...K&N filters (Dyno'ed '71 911 +4hp) > > Just a brief note. Just this weekend had my 911 chasis dynoed. Did > some > comparison changes...
EGR Filter Replacement on '81 Air cooled
Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
Mon, 25 Oct 1999 10:15:00 -0400
...Is there a better and cheaper replacement for the EGR filter setup than the aftermarket $170.00 copy of the original VW $239.00...
Re: Jiffy Lube weirdness...
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 24 Feb 2003 08:12:30 -0600
Larry, Have you considered changing your own oil including filter?? Takes 15 minutes and will save you $$$$$. Besides, you should be using Mahle or...
Re: fuel filter Vs BA6 belly pan?
Historical mailing list - jimt
Tue, 8 Nov 2005 17:51:49 -0700
i modified the belly pan for my 82 westy by cutting out a small section to allow access to the fuel filter. on mine...