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• Re: Power Steering reservoir filter question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 Dec 2013 23:17:26 -0500
  ...To replace the filter that large black cover has to be unscrewed. It will get stuck on there real tight. Once that is removed...
• Re: Fuel filter replacement - Was: Stuttering at 3000 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 1 May 2003 07:37:33 -0400
  ...Fuel filter replacement - Was: Stuttering at 3000 rpm I'm pretty sure mine is original. It is small, white, and plastic. The only thing...
• Re: Mann Oil Filters
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 10 Dec 2010 22:56:09 -0800
  dear filter quest the mann . com site http://www.mann-hummel.com/mhus/index.html?iKeys=10.1.907.0.0 says California Air...
• Re: on oil coolers
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Aug 1994 07:17:52 -0400
  ...and our Audi have identical looking >'can' type oil coolers above the oil filter - is this a standard part >across the VW line - anyone...
• Re: 81 Westy- gas tank full o'schmutz
  Historical mailing list - STEVEN G WACKER
  Fri, 24 Oct 1997 09:52:19 -0700
  Michael, On my 90 Carat I have 145k and have never changed the fuel filter. The 86 Syncro had 157k when I bought it...
• 85 GL - Metallic cylinder behind fuel filter?
  Historical mailing list - D. Pestle
  Sat, 28 Nov 1998 10:58:40 +0000
  What is this item? It is connected to the battery, is round and about three inches behind the fuel filter with fuel going through...
• Re: Fuel Line Replacement
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 22 Sep 1999 14:04:41 -0400
  At 13:12 9/22/99 , you wrote: >question, do I need the inline fuel filter or can I eliminate two sources of You...
• Re: Oil Filter Comparison
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 14:49:36 -0700
  ...Matthew Bulley" wrote: > > SORRY, one more time, who has the oil filter comparison page? I promise > I'll put it in my Favorites. > > Developing...
• Re: K & N Air Filter
  Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 14:21:17 -0700
  ...which really depends on how restricitve your stock filter was. FWIW, Cleaning it every 6 months is probably overkill... http://www.knfilters.com/facts...
• Re: Oil filters
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 20 Mar 2015 22:17:20 -0700
  ...Look at the end of the filter with the threads and holes, beneath the holes there needs to be a rubber flap covering those...
• Re: california smog issues and synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Mon, 2 May 2005 10:30:42 -0500
  ...Have you taken filter life into account in your oil testing? I run Mahle filters. Thanks. Warren Lail 88 Westy "Billy Bones"
• Re: Changing the engine oil
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 10 May 1998 14:13:39 CDT
  ...i've got an oil filter "socket" that fits on the butt-end of the filter and i use my ratchet wrench to remove...
• Re: Oil filter Coolers......just more snake oil?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 16:14:25 -0400
  ...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: Canister Fuel Filter Install
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Tue, 12 Jun 2007 19:44:32 -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...
• A tale of NO oil pressure (longish)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 09 Jun 1997 22:35:55 GMT
  ...Took off the old FRAMM filter and put a new FRAMM filter on. Start it up, all's working OK. Off we go! Driving...
• Re: firestone lube special
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Thu, 10 Feb 2000 12:18:02 -0600
  ...Chances are good you will not get the correct filter for your Westy, the technician - and I use that term loosely - may over fill...
• Re: firestone lube special
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 17:01:04 +0100
  ...Those filters are the real stuff, and is worth every penny. PerL 87 Syncro 112i Susan Bernavich wrote: > ok,,,, forgive me if this sounds...
• Re: 719/5 vs 719/12
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:21:08 -0400
  Thanks for the response, Frank, but I'm still confused after looking at the two Mann filters, and a Fram. The Fram I had...
• Re: Ran out of gas ....now won't start ??
  Historical mailing list - Keith Pike
  Fri, 22 Apr 2005 19:13:11 -0230
  ...changed filter and flushed and banged pump 'til it worked. Just lucky I guess Keith 88/89 westy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Warren Chapman" <vwsyncroguy...
• Trasko - Ultra-fine Reusable Oil Refining - Filtering System for Cars
  Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 18:43:43 -0000
  ...Yasment '84 Westfalia (Ol' Girl) '98 Jetta TDI Trasko - Ultra-fine Reusable Oil Refining - Filtering System for Cars.url [application/octet-stream]
• Re: Oil Filters: Fram vs Others?
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 13:09:48 -0500
  FWIW, you can get VW or equivalent filters cheap in bulk. Check with Bus Depot or Vanagain. I got a batch of 10 from...
• fuel filter bracket attachment
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Mon, 13 Nov 2000 23:50:17 -0800
  Hi- Does anyone happen to know how the diesel vanagon has the fuel filter bracket attached to that bugle in the forward passenger corner...
• Mann oil filter number
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 01:38:30 -0600
  I pulled a stupid! I've got several Mann oil filters for both my New Beetle and my Vanagon, and I don't remember...
• Re: [vanagon] Vanagon list
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 09:52:14 -0800
  ...search oil filter in vanagon end in this case i searched for "oil filter:. The "end" is so the program ignores signatures and other...
• Oil Filter Spin-On mount came off
  Historical mailing list - Nate Saylor
  Mon, 28 Mar 2005 22:05:58 -0800
  When changing my oil and removing my filter the spin on mount came off on my '84 Westy. I just put it back on...
• Re: How to spend $500 dealer credit in 40 days?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 19 Mar 2017 13:26:36 -0500
  ...booster etc etc) >> - radiator >> - A/C compressor >> - AFM (if they have it) >> - bunch of oil filters, gas filters, air filters >> - alternator >> - water pump >> >> dan
• Syncro Air Filters
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 12:26:49 -0700
  I finally broke down and bought a couple of Kyle's Syncro air filters, and just had to send something to the list. These...
• Re: Fuel Prefilter
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 13 Jun 1999 01:56:56 EDT
  ...Seem to remember some earler post that the factory installed them to filter out residue from the then new fuel tanks. The dealar then...
• Re: valve hanging up
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sun, 25 Aug 2002 17:21:09 -0400
  ...Change filter to OEM, Mann, Knecht, or Purolator. > Add Marvel Mystery Oil (MMO). Drive. > > It will re-inflate within 10-15 minutes. Smile.
• Re: ATF filter: urban legend?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 10:13:30 -0700
  jbange wrote: >> I've poked >> through the Bentley's manual and can't find any mention of an ATF filter >> . . . Male Pattern Blindness? Or...
• Re: Canister Fuel Filter Install
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 13 Jun 2007 18:37:12 +0000
  ...mad madeline <mac10wv@yahoo.com> wrote: > > > > While you're changing the filter out and messing with the gas, do yourself > > a favor - go to...
• Re: Update: permanent fuel pressure gauge - Source!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 15:30:45 EST
  ...I actually use the dual oil filter and external oil cooler adapter from the Audi 5000T. This is used with dual filters and prior...
• Re: Knecht oil filter Beck Arnley p/n
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 14 May 2002 18:52:24 -0400
  > For what it's worth, this is the Beck-Arnley part number for the OEM > Knecht oil filter: 041-0698 About $9 at my...
• Re: Oil Changing
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 17:54:36 -0500
  Jay, the crush gaskets do not come with the filters. Go ahead and order them when you order the Mann or Mahle oil filters...
• Re: Fuel filter/hose
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 12:15:33 -0500
  > Actually, on my Vanagon ('87) there is a VW recall in which they > replace the fuel filter with a plain piece of hose. > It...
• Re: 1.9L Fuel Filters
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:11:12 -0400
  Andrew, Having the pre-pump filter fail and actually send bits of itself into the pump is really something I had never considered. A...
• Re: 78 Bus Fuel Problem Solved
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 10:15:34 -0700
  ...Your just going to make the fluid pump work harder.Drain tank into cheeze cloth like filter.Then drain again. Marcus > I'm going...
• '88 rear side window vents - cleaning?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Wed, 27 Jan 1999 09:46:01 EST
  You know how these vents have a foam filter on the interior portion? How does one dismantle these things to clean out the filters...
• Avoid SoBig - How to!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Jun 2003 13:00:35 -0500
  Volks, If this SoBig virus is aggravating you like it did me, set a filter up with keywords from the text body of the...
• Re: oil pressure at startup in diesel swapped inline 4
  Historical mailing list - Andrew
  Mon, 15 Apr 2002 16:08:12 -0700
  Ever since I did my converision (Digifant II), I have only used the Diesel filter, and I've never had problems with the oil...
• Re: K&N Filter and.....
  Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 21:35:10 -0700
  ...K&N Filter and..... Sounds to me like it may be leaning out at the low end. With that new filter, you are able...
• Re: just one drip
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 14:20:08 -0700
  ...Remove oil filter 3. Remove threaded pipe that holds filter on, should be about hand tight after you loosen the retaining nut 4. Oil...
• Re: Spare Parts List - Input
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 15:22:29 -0400
  No, you look up VW, Vanagon, fuel filter. Sheesh. I am sure I posted the number before. I'll see if I still have...
• Re: ATF filter: urban legend?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 10:52:35 -0700
  ...ATF filter: urban legend? > jbange wrote: > > >> I've poked > >> through the Bentley's manual and can't find any mention of an ATF filter...
• What's Correct Oil Level: MIN or MAX?!
  Historical mailing list - Kevin J Turinsky
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 08:11:47 -0900
  ...w/o filter, 4.8qts. with filter change, and that the difference between MIN and MAX is 1 quart. In reality I probably got...
• Oil filter thingy: slow oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 06:55:46 -0500
  Andy- It is (believe it or not) probably your oil filter. Most over-the-counter filters do not have an anti-drain-back valve...
• Re: It was time to change diesel filter
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Wed, 2 Nov 2011 12:48:13 -0600
  My napa filter has a drain valve/knob for draining the water out so it also serves as a water separator too!! Velma 82diesel...
• Re: Fuel Filter or Bad Gas? Or more?
  Historical mailing list - Yoel and Tina Crane
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 08:39:32 -0700
  ...I'm going to change the fuel filter after running the tank real low. At least I'll know when the filter was been...
• Re: Clog in fuel tank outlet
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Sun, 4 Apr 2021 12:29:09 -0700
  > I wonder if there's any benefit or or problem if I put another canister > fuel filter (same as the one downstream) upstream of...
• Re: Bypass oil filter
  Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:38:40 +0300
  ...I had a rare japanese diesel car with 2 oil filters in factory installation: one before the engine and another after the engine. Dont...
• Re: 719/5 vs 719/12
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:26:21 -0400
  ...I thought that the idea behind using a Mann or Mahle instead of a department store filter was that the cheap ones didn't...
• Re: Fuel issues/troubleshooting/stupidity (a little long but pretty good)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:07:02 -0700
  Out of curiosity, have you replaced the fuel filter? I'm dealing with similar issues, and was about to go out and replace the...
• Where to put oil filter on 69
  Historical mailing list - Timothy D.F. Maddox
  Sat, 22 Jun 96 12:41:57 EDT
  I have a new engine! But now that I am going to have an oil filter for the first time ever, where is the...
• Re: fuel Filters at the gas tank!!!!!!! WIX application!!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 06:47:25 -0800
  LJ & Listees, The OE plastic filter is no longer availible from VW. We've found that a WIX #33299 works PERFECT for this application...
• Re: fool filters
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 2 Mar 2001 11:55:53 -0500
  ...in? I think it was to make certain you put the filter in right way about... david David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv...
• Oil Filter
  Historical mailing list - Ken Nelson
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 17:53:34 -0500
  ...Upon installing the exhaust I made a interesting discovery - the rear cross over pipe is a interference fit with the oil filter. The question...
• K & N filters in aircooled vans..
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 18:18:12 -0500
  ...group, Is there any aircooled owners out there running K&N filters in their buses? Does it make a noticeable difference in power or...
• Re: Pulling air filter box from Dodge Caravan. Anything else worth pulling? (...
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 1 May 2008 13:21:54 -0700
  ...I pmailed a diesel head about which Caravan air filter box to use, but got no response. On Alistair Bells' website, I found a...
• 82 Westy diesel - idle problems
  Historical mailing list - Henry Jackson
  Wed, 23 May 2001 06:25:20 -0700
  ...when I replaced the filter, very little fuel in the filter cartridge. Theory: under normal running pressurization, the diesel pump does it's thing...
• Re: EV oil change
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Nugent
  2 May 1996 13:25:52 -0700
  ...I spent forever trying to get that filter off. Don't be afraid to get a socket on the end of the filter (and...