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Re: gasoline prefilter
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:52:38 -0800
Both my 84s have the square pre filter, as per original setup. Keep it, keeps the tank garbage from getting into the pump. As...
Re: Bosch #72137 oil filter question (have searched archives....)
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Wed, 23 Aug 2006 15:13:29 -0700
...Aren't the VW filters made by Mann or Mahle? > Cheers, Anthony > '89 SyncroGL (Hidalgo) > > > > *Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM>* wrote: > > There are...
Re: Fuel Pump Noise
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 18 Mar 2015 09:36:32 -0600
...The small filter on the intake side of the pump was removed and > a larger fuel filter was put on the output side. > > About...
Re: Loss of Power after carwash
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:07:01 -0500
I'm thinking it feels like a clogged fuel filter(>6 months old) I was on empty when this started so I filled up...
Vent access
Historical mailing list - Todd Donovan
Sat, 4 Jul 1998 09:00:04 -0700
While removing my curtains, I noticed there is a foam filter in the vent in the right rear of my Westy. How do I...
Re: html text filtering
Historical mailing list
Wed, 25 Jul 2001 11:36:58 -0700
...html text filtering > Yeah! > > BAN HTML in E-Mail!!!!! > > Thems ma thinks, > TBerk _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http...
Re: 3 probe plugs
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Sat, 1 Jun 2002 11:32:04 -0400
I just finished an experiment with the 4-prong Bosch plugs and K&N air filter on my '90 Westy. On a 3,100...
Fuel pump
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Mon, 4 Oct 2004 18:42:52 -0700
Vanites, Today I put an inline clear plastic filter ahead of the fuel pump. No rust or dirt came out when I pulled the...
fuel filter Vs BA6 belly pan?
Historical mailing list - Chris Renz
Tue, 8 Nov 2005 16:45:04 -0800
...needs to be completely removed in order to change the fuel filter? From the looks of it, yes, but if you have a tip...
Re: 2.1 WBX stumbles after hot restart; vapor lock?
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:25:33 -0400
"Joseph Fortino" <fortino1@EARTHLINK.NET> said: > fuel filter? mine has been in the garage for 4 months. ohh crap ;) Fuel filter was new in...
List filtering thoughts
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Fri, 2 Jan 2009 12:18:19 -0800
...You too can filter-feed. Gmail makes it easy, Outlook almost as easy I don't know about the others. Consult your IT professional...
Re: List Vendors ignoring people
Historical mailing list - jimt
Fri, 17 Dec 2004 17:08:57 -0700
...Also never set any filter to a delete. jimt On 12/17/04 4:48 PM, "The Bus Depot" <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM> wrote: >> Be...
Re: K&N air filters
Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
Mon, 16 Nov 2020 10:17:39 -0500
If it was a superior filter, the whole cleaning and re-oiling mess might make sense, but K&N doesn't seem to do...
Re: oil pressure switch 2 - HELP
Historical mailing list - Paul Albert
Wed, 5 May 1999 14:50:52 -0700
...tonya, When you change the oil filter, check and see if the nut that is on the big screw that the oil filter screws...
K&N Air Filters: $27.42
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Sat, 6 Jan 2001 10:39:16 EST
...It is a drop in filter. You clean it in normal driving after 50,000 miles. Robert [text/html]
Re: The further adventures of my $#@! fuel supply problem
Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
Sun, 10 Aug 2003 14:04:59 EDT
...Then take said crudy fuel and filter it with some paint filters. Replace into tank and repeat till clear. Add new in line filter...
Re A simple way to peace of mind ...About the condition of your motor..
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Sun, 17 Jun 2007 00:02:58 -0500
...Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:32:22 -0700 > > Many Racing parts suppliers sell oil filter cutters. Try, off hand, a > Google for Pegasus (sp...
Re: Oil filters
Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
Fri, 20 Mar 2015 21:59:24 -0400
...Bus Depot cautions that some after market manufacturers sell a similar looking filter that is for the Golf/Jetta and is not to be...
Re: Stumbling after fuel filter change
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 19 Apr 2007 12:04:15 -0400
...After looking at the usual > suspects I checked the fuel filter and it was filthy. Changed both the > plastic fuel filter pre-fuel pump...
sticky lifters
Historical mailing list - Torun Madsen
Thu, 4 Nov 1999 19:47:36 -0500
...Change filter to MANN or VW brand filter (NO Fram, Autocrap, AC Smelco, etc.) Refill with Castrol 20w50, and about 8-16 oz of...
Re: Oil pump priming?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 28 Sep 2005 10:33:47 -0400
...Remove the oil filter, using a pump oil can, push some oil into the outer hole in the filter adapter. This will get some...
Re: (Symptoms) No Start, Hesitate at Start
Historical mailing list - TC
Thu, 15 Nov 2007 08:22:01 -0800
It is also highly recommened to add the big 86+ steel micro-filter after the pump to the protect the fi system the pre...
Re: Need some advice on metal shavings
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Sun, 23 Aug 1998 17:29:51 EDT
...I cut the oil filter open to see if there was an indication of bearing damage. The filter had a very small amount of...
Re: Clog in fuel tank outlet
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sun, 4 Apr 2021 19:24:44 +0000
Right....that is kind of the thought in this "spitballing" conjecture. Way easier to replace an external filter than replacing an internal filter (the...
Re: Draining Fluid From the Fuel Filter
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 19 Jul 2004 18:37:00 -0400
The need to drain water from the filter/separator depends on the quality of the fuel you get. Some say to check it after...
Re: Water filters
Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
Mon, 3 Sep 2007 07:33:25 -0700
I can say that I have used similar types of filters and I believe them to work. I installed one under the sink in...
Re: Sandwich oil cooler adapter question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 21 Sep 2001 06:43:19 -0400
...I installed the additional cooler by using an Empi sandwich type adapter that goes between the oil filter and the original filter mount. I...
Re: oil filter for 2.1 l WBX?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 16 Mar 2000 18:53:53 -0500
At 06:50 PM 3/16/2000 , Stuart MacMillan wrote: >I too used the cheapest Fram filters I could get for about the last...
Noisy Pump
Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
Tue, 6 Apr 2004 12:09:20 -0600
On this subject, I have a lot of 'crud' in my tank which keeps blocking my filter. The tank is a replacement one and...
Re: Canister Fuel Filter Install
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 13 Jun 2007 10:03:24 -0700
...mad madeline <mac10wv@yahoo.com> wrote: > > While you're changing the filter out and messing with the gas, do yourself > a favor - go to...
syncro fuel filter replacement part 2
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 4 Aug 2010 19:00:41 -0700
...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2010/08/04/syncro-fuel-filter-replacement- part-2/ You know, I'm trying to document my work on the...
Re: My First Oil Filter Failure
Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
Tue, 18 May 1999 12:21:51 -0500
...The morals here are: > > Don't skimp on the filter > > Fram is a product of satan > > now, now ... let's not get melodramatic. as...
Need air filter housing part
Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
Wed, 10 May 2000 23:43:30 -0700
I am missing one of the four metal clamps that join the upper and lower parts of the Digijet air filter housing. Does anyone...
Race Trim Oil Cooler Systems
Historical mailing list - Christopher Michael Gronski
Wed, 9 Aug 2000 14:40:48 -0400
I was thinking about installing a 96 plate Race Trim Oil Cooler that mounts via an oil filter bypass. Has anyone installed one? Is...
Re: FS 82 Diesel Vanagon Camper IE oops oil filter
Historical mailing list - Robert Dalton
Mon, 5 Nov 2001 10:20:09 -0800
Where do you get your AC oil filters (960s) for diesels? They used to be available for a few bucks at discount stores, but...
WTB: Syncro intake Boot
Historical mailing list - SyncroWesty
Tue, 25 Mar 2003 23:07:10 -0700
...Located between the cyclone filter and the air filter housing. If so please email me. Thanks, Cory
Another Synthetic Oil Question
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Wed, 1 Jun 2005 19:57:36 -0700
I see everyone referring to longer change intervals on the oil, but how about change interval on the filter? I recall when the synth...
Re: Oil recommendations simplified
Historical mailing list - Tom Torrella
Sun, 4 Dec 2011 19:22:13 +0000
...I've run a K&N air filter for close to 200,000 miles on my F250 Diesel with oil & filter changes every 5...
Re: The herky-jerky (a new dance step?)
Historical mailing list
Sun, 14 Jul 1996 23:17:41 -0400
...Since owning fuel injection VW's, I make it a point to change the fuel filter and air filter every oil change and usually...
Re: Oil pressure warning
Historical mailing list - Nigel Bennett
Mon, 12 Mar 2001 11:41:51 +0200
...At 1000km I changed oil filter again and switched over to 20W50. I drained this after 800km, changed oil filter and filled up with...
Some neat new tools
Historical mailing list
Wed, 18 Jun 1997 22:42:36 +0000
...The filter is $70, less than I paid for my good Sharpe filter and this one seems to actually work as intended. I'm...
Tune Up Advice Needed
Historical mailing list - Scott Semyan
Tue, 15 Jul 1997 23:42:57 -0700
...Replace oil and filter Replace air filter Replace distributor & cap Replace plugs (Bentley says to gap these at .028, Autolite says .044 - anyone know...
motorcyles, step rails, and oil filters
Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
Thu, 24 Jul 1997 13:50:57 -0800
...Vanagon? And is there a compelling reason to change the oil filter EVERY time I change the oil in my boring car, an '86...
Re: different between a mann oil filter 719/5 and 719/12
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Fri, 28 Oct 2005 23:01:12 EDT
...The correct filter for a Vanagon is the 719/12 which has the bypass set at 1.0 Bar. As far as not mattering...
Re: firestone lube special
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Fri, 11 Feb 2000 08:20:18 -0800
Per, are you suggesting that the Mann filters sold by Bus Depot are not the real stuff??? Bill 90 Westy Syncro -----Original Message----- From...
Re: 86 fuel filter fix and frustrations...
Historical mailing list - The Old Volks Home
Sun, 29 Sep 2002 14:28:35 -0700
At 11:29 PM 9/28/02 -0400, The Bus Depot wrote: >> Now the other filter Andrew Fox was talking about, the Bosch 71028...
Re: Trasco oil filter system
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 2 Jan 2002 19:41:58 -0500
...Trasco oil filter system Thanks for the good report on the Mobil One. I'm going to do both the Trasco filter and Synthetic...
Re: Oil change experience
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 7 Jul 2013 08:32:13 -0500
...Easier to see than the filter. mcneely ---- Marco <nwmarco@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > I have taken to writing the date/mileage on the oil filter...
RE; K&N Air Filters, and Engine Longevity
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Fri, 5 Jan 2001 11:26:07 -0600
Bill, and other List members, One more thought on the cleaning ability of the K&N filters, and abrasives destroying an engine prematurely. My...
oil filter application
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Wed, 13 Nov 2002 12:31:43 -0800
Does anyone know if I can use the same oil filters on the 4 cylinder 98 passat as I use on the vanagon? They...
Re: fuel tank cleaning? (was noisy fuel pump)
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Tue, 6 Apr 2004 20:36:25 -0400
...I have >installed a new fuel filter and no change. Warren, Before you give up, remove the pump and clean the internal screen on...
oil leak above the oil filter.
Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
Wed, 29 Jun 2005 22:35:46 EDT
Hi All, I've developed an oil leak above the oil filter. It doesn't appear to be either of the two hoses It...
Re: 1.9L Fuel Filters
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:27:27 -0700
...Not a hard upgrade to do. > > Not a hard upgrade at all - but doesn't it make sense to have a filter > before the...
87' Syncro Oil Pressure Problem
Historical mailing list - Erik O
Tue, 17 Jun 1997 11:21:39 -0400
I'm a little concerned after an oil change to Castrol 20w50 and a "Fram" filter. I read the post a week or so...
Oil Filter? Oil Flavor?
Historical mailing list - Robyn Rudisill
Wed, 10 Feb 1999 15:47:45 -0600
To confuse me specifically the FLAPS has about 11 different brands/types of oil filters. Does it matter what Oil Filter to use? Also...
Re: Low Top Speed - SOLVED!!!
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Fri, 17 Mar 2000 14:12:27 -0400
I have heard from many folks that putting a fuel filter BEFORE the fuel pump (and after) will catch the crap from the tank...
Re: Diesel Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
Tue, 28 Nov 2000 11:07:32 +0100
...Masar wrote: > According to Bentley:With filter change - 4.0Ltr or 4.2 US qt.Without filter > change - 3.5 Ltr or 3.7...
FYI for BC'ers on mann oil filters at Lorco under BeckArnley part
Historical mailing list - TC
Fri, 7 Sep 2007 09:35:27 -0700
...wizard.cfm?ID=1985~VW~VAN--002~All~Oil+ Filter have the Mahle filter gone down in quality that is a very good price...
Re: lack of power when cold
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 7 Oct 2003 18:00:59 -0400
Yes, there is a filter. You need to remove the pan from the ATF section. The filter is then located above that weird metal...
Re: Mahle OC 28 oil filter
Historical mailing list - neil
Wed, 23 Aug 2006 21:23:33 -0400
...Mahle OC 28 > > > > oil filters. (I'm assuming that's the PN on > box/part) > > > > Any listers use this filter? > > > > I'm runing an...