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• Re: Tranny cooler hoses
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 24 Mar 2001 23:56:01 -0600
  John, No filter, just the cooler, above the front motor mount. Not really difficult to change the hoses. Be sure to get some hose...
• Re: He's Alive, He's Alive, HE'S ALIVE!
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sat, 28 Feb 2004 00:09:09 +0100
  > I let him idle > for 30 minutes, and then replaced the oil and filter > (to get those new filings out of there!) Yeah, understand...
• Re: Diesel questions
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:25:36 -0700
  ...Is the > little bolt on top of the filter bracket a air bleeder? > And how often do you have to drain the filter from...
• Re: Sandwich plate question?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 21 Jun 2002 06:28:12 -0500
  ...It has an O ring seal that goes between the Sandwich plate and the OEM filter mount, if you don't have one - get...
• Re: coffee filter oil test
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 20:03:55 -0600
  ...Next time I'll use the white > coffee > filters. We use the brown filters at home because the bleached white > ones > contribute to cancer...
• Fuel tank cleaning.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Torrella
  Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:12:43 -0500
  ...The last fuel filter change (Nov11) had small amounts of rust. My fuel pump is noisy, not sure if the filter is collected more...
• Re: HELP! Lack of power at high speeds during cross country trip
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 14 May 2000 04:22:42 -0400
  At 03:54 5/14/2000, Paul Borghese wrote: >gas later), I changed the Fuel Filter (side of road big mess etc.) >Immediately I...
• Re: Vanagon Gas Tank/Fuel System measurements
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 11 May 2010 16:43:25 -0700
  The big metal filter is designed to withstand the pressure and mounts after the pump. You can run a small plastic one in front...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 26 Feb 2014 09:29:50 -0800
  ...But, people who deem themselves knowledgeable sure extol the importance of this oil filter feature. mcneely >> >> ---- Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: >>> I've...
• Re: Fuel pump buzzing
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 7 Apr 2010 21:16:20 -0700
  ...If it has a square/plastic filter before the pump (like me), I replace mine every other oil change (6000 miles). The metal cannister...
• Got the filter...and a leak somewhere
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Sep 95 08:53:04 EDT
  hey now, i found the filter i needed at the local VW parts place..Thof. (don't you love it when a buisiness knows...
• Re: OIL FILTERS? & lube guys
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 20:27:33 -0700
  ...Just look at where her drain plug and filter are located, and how high off the ground she is in the first place, then...
• Re: Coolant Change
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Fri, 7 Oct 1994 19:10:20 -0400 (EDT)
  On Fri, 7 Oct 1994 DerekDrew@aol.com wrote: > In Skinned Knuckles magazine I saw an ad for a little filter they sell for...
• Sludge in Fuel Filter
  Historical mailing list - Beckham, Chip
  Mon, 11 Nov 2002 08:20:47 -0500
  ...I changed the fuel filter last night. I shook the residual fuel from the inlet side of the old filter into a clear glass...
• Re: my answers to the EV
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Nugent
  4 Jun 1996 12:48:47 -0700
  ...its time to change your fuel and air filters!!! How involved is changing the fuel filter on these EV beasts?? Thanks! Kevin N '93...
• Re: Fram Double-Guard Filters and Steering Wheel Odometer Woes
  Historical mailing list - Hotch
  Thu, 05 Jun 1997 09:37:44 -0400
  Gary Norris wrote: > > Hey, All, > Has anyone used the Fram Double Guard Oil Filter on their Vanagon? Gary, Yes, I've been using them...
• Charcoal Filter and Gas Odor
  Historical mailing list - Bob Worrells
  Sun, 23 Dec 2001 15:36:29 -0500
  My 86 Westy as a STRONG odor of gas that seems to be coming from the charcoal filter. Do these things go bad. Am...
• Oil Filter Comparison
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 17:47:13 -0400
  SORRY, one more time, who has the oil filter comparison page? I promise I'll put it in my Favorites. Developing business and guiding...
• External Gas Filter
  Historical mailing list - Jon Hubbard
  Thu, 19 Feb 2004 14:12:45 -0800
  ...The gas is usually pretty poor quality and am wondering about the benefits of adding a gas filter. Anyone have experience and/or recommendations...
• Re: ATF filter: urban legend?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 12:13:57 -0700
  Keep in mind that there are two different types (shapes of filter) for different years. IIRC, 88 was a crossover year... I bought one...
• Re: Need help
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 8 May 2005 20:15:44 -0500
  If it was just the oil filter that was causing the low oil pressure situation in your Van-- You have one supremely worn out...
• Subie filter?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 30 Nov 2007 12:53:42 -0800
  Does this list come with a Subie filter or is there another list for the Subie fans to proceed their gloating and WBX smearing...
• Re: Oil analysis on worn engine
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 5 Jun 2013 18:35:49 -0400
  ...The silicon and sodium is a sign the air filter is not doing its job and the oil filter isn't helping. Also, considering...
• Re: [vanagon] Water Purifiers - Possible Solution
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 11:05:36 -0800
  ...Be wary of anyone claiming to (reliably) filter out viruses. One of the most respected names in filters, Katadyn, filters down to 0.4...
• Re: replacing fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 17 Jul 2013 16:18:10 -0400
  ...The larger filter > has more capacity and filters smaller particles to protect the injectors. > The fuel system recirculates the fuel so the stuff in...
• Re: '85 1.9 Fuel Filter/Tank/ Fuel Pump Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:49:58 -0400
  ...We were able to get the issue sorted out yesterday - we reomved the filter and pump - allowed the gas to drain back fromt he...
• Syncro Air Filters &86> Air flow meters FS!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 05 Jun 1997 23:08:23 -0700
  Listees, I still have a few of the Syncro Style Air Filters for sale, $20.00 Each! This is normally a $80.00 filter...
• Oil Filter: Mahle OC 108 or 48?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Thu, 2 Aug 2001 23:42:40 -0700
  ...So can someone remind me which is the right filter? I know that 719/12 is the number for the right Mann oil filter...
• Re: Bostig intake hose
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 3 Aug 2014 10:02:25 -0700
  ...FLAP special) open cone air filter with > K&N Apollo filter kit. The air flow sensor sits just behind the left rear > tail light...
• Noisy Fuel Pump
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Fri, 29 Jan 2016 06:42:39 -0800
  My fuel pump started buzzing some days ago so I replaced the pump and installed a second fuel filter between it and the tank...
• Re: Total Cost of a complete engine overhaul
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 09:19:12 -0500
  ...Coolant expansion tank- $29 Coolant level sender- $9 Coolant Distributor- $24 Spark plugs- $8 Spark plug wires- $50 Cap and rotor- $20 Fuel filter...
• Re: NEED GAS TANK
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 19 Apr 2005 21:43:03 -0400
  ...Sometime in 1990, VW did away with the pre-pump fuel filter. Since that filter had a different sized inlet and outlet, this necessitated...
• Re: Good fuel filter arrangement?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:34:23 -0700
  ...Other cut open tanks I have seen had a filter down there. If you examine > those photos closely you can see that the 4...
• Re: Re-useable oil filter
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 31 Aug 2006 17:02:37 -0500
  ...The only valve in any oil filter is a bypass valve >>which would activate itself if the filter media got too clogged to >>pass...
• Re: Van idle over winter
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 22 May 2011 10:42:34 -0700
  ...and while on the subject, here is pic of the optional heavy duty air filter http://shufti.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/img_3681...
• Re: Noisy Fuel Pump
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Fri, 29 Jan 2016 11:18:07 -0500
  It's likely that the fuel tank is rusted and shedding particles into the filter. Did you save the old pump? If so, look...
• Looking for EGR parts
  Historical mailing list - Brian M. Miller
  Thu, 11 Apr 96 11:44:47 PDT
  ...And I can buy the filter. But I would rather find the filter and tube out of a junkyard or other source. Does anyone...
• Re: Needed - EV Oil Filters
  Historical mailing list - Pelikan
  Tue, 11 Feb 1997 15:51:10 -0500
  Ric wrote - > The difference is the big nut on the end of the oil filter.... and, > The oil filter is in a real tight...
• Re: Bostig intake hose
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 2 Aug 2014 16:42:14 -0400
  ...FLAP special) open cone air filter with K&N Apollo filter kit. The air flow sensor sits just behind the left rear tail light...
• Re: Source for remote oil filter mount or oil coolerthermostat/adaptor?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 1 Feb 2000 16:03:32 -0500
  ...Source for remote oil filter mount or oil coolerthermostat/adaptor? Can someone recommend a good source for either a remote oil filter mount, or...
• Re: Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Sun, 1 May 2005 18:30:34 -0400
  ...Do make sure that you use the Mann or Mahle oil filters, as the generic (Fram, Autolite, etc.) filters tend to have weaker anti...
• Re: Fuel Filter and Gas Tank
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 27 Nov 2005 06:16:37 EST
  ...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: Canister Fuel Filter Install
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:22:49 -0700
  ...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: Traveling Tool Kit?
  Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
  Sat, 4 Jul 2015 16:54:41 -0700
  ...but I > have a shield for the oil filter > > a set of belts > > yes... rescue tape - I use it twice... once to fix a...
• Diesel Oil Filter on Gas Jetta 2.0 Which one?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 5 Nov 2010 13:45:51 -0700
  ...Am considering using a larger capacity oil filter on my Jetta swap. Presumably this might help keep oil temps down. (please correct me if...
• Re: hiccups/hesitations-update-new AFM
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 20:02:20 EST
  ...The new filter caused the AFM wiper to sit in a different position for your normal cruising speed compared to the old filter. Drive...
• Re: two fuel filters (was: replacing the gas tank)
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Sun, 17 Jun 2001 17:53:57 -0700
  My '81 Westy has both fuel filters -- one before the tank and one after --. It was originally a California vehicle, and the original owner...
• Re: Mann oil filter number
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 05:56:16 EST
  Hey Steve, I happen to have some oil filters on hand but they are Mahle and not Mann. However, the part number should be...
• Location of Audi A4 Cabin Filter NVC
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:44:10 -0400
  Does anyone know if the pollen filter is replaceable by me in my wife's 1998 A4 Quattro? I can't find it in...
• Re: Oil pressure Alarm!
  Historical mailing list - Ram�n Celaya
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 19:42:24 -0800
  ...I've read that the filter should have a pressure > release valve but >> it's not clear to me which one has it. > > > > Your...
• Diesel Oil filter blow up?
  Historical mailing list - T G
  Sun, 19 Mar 2000 20:51:04 -0800
  Hello, My 82 diesel westy is on its fourth oil filter in three months. I do not understand why they keep blowing up...I...
• Fuel Filter and Gas Tank
  Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
  Sat, 26 Nov 2005 09:12:03 -0500
  ...I did notice that the canister filter is downstream from the fuel pump. This configuration seems strange to me. Seems like you would want...
• Re: Fuel tank question...
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 24 Mar 2014 19:39:48 -0700
  ...I thought VW deleted the square filter because the fuel pump has a screen at the inlet but I bet all Vanagon Bosch fuel...
• Re: Van idle over winter
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 22 May 2011 12:56:36 -0600
  ...I'd look at that assembly and make sure > the tubing connections are sealed right all the way to the filter. I finally change...
• Re: Another Synthetic Oil Question
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 20:13:19 -0700
  ...I currently don't drive more than 10k kms per year on the Westy, so I just change both oil and filter once per...
• Re: Well, well well... the fuel pump!
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 13 Dec 2006 14:51:23 -0500
  ...When a crudded up tank is run very low(less than a gallon) the crud gets concentrated and more can get into the filter...
• Re: i can hear my fuel pump, now gas heater
  Historical mailing list - nick greenaway
  Sun, 6 Aug 2006 14:50:32 -0700
  ...You > may want to change the filter now because a clogged filter can make > the pump noisy. (While you are there you can check...
• Re: Toilet paper filter is better
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Wed, 21 Jun 2000 08:35:52 -0500
  ...These filters are hard to find, the whole thing was started by the Frantz filter out of California in the late 1940's. The...
• Re: thanks and questions
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 16 Apr 2001 08:28:17 -0700
  The square filter is the 49 state version. The round one is the Cal. version. The round one attaches to the frame rail with...
• Re: fuel filter and suspension
  Historical mailing list - Grant Holst
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 08:04:05 -0800
  ...fuel filter and suspension > > > Howdy > > > > I just joined this list so please forgive me if these questoins have > > been asked a lot. First off...