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• Re: Resolved: Re: Oil pressure light comes on after about 7 minutes.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 23:41:16 -0500
  ...As for the filter, the high pressure switch is between the > >>> pump and filter, not after. So the only thing a filter can do...
• Ooops I meant oil filter...
  Historical mailing list - Evil Pig
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 12:08:05 -0800
  Sorry folks this was supposed to be on the oil filter issue From: "Evil Pig" <evilpig@MINDSPRING.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Re: Fuel pump noise?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 22 Jul 2013 09:48:05 -0700
  On the subject of fuel pumps, filters, noisy operation, etc. Here's a handy hint. Golf Tees are good fuel line stoppers for when...
• Re: subject Re: Loud Fuel Pump/Fuel Pump Mount - Was: Thank you Go Westy
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:43:07 -0800
  ...new (aftermarket) tank/seals filter, hoses, pump. Later on, I removed the pre pump filter and installed a can type filter after pump. Pump...
• Re: auto tranny vs. manual/1
  Historical mailing list - Danny Fuller
  Sat, 28 Mar 1998 12:18:44 -0800
  ...Unbolt the pan, then take off and clean the filter (behind odd shaped plate held on by 2 screws). I use paint thinner and...
• Re: Air scoops
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:18:33 -0600
  > Another sign that the = > paper composite tube is coming apart inside is when servicing the air = > filter, bits & pieces of that tubing will be...
• Re: '86 steering whines...
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 16 Jul 1996 12:18:55 PDT
  ...Any idea what > this is or what I need to do to fix it? > Sounds like maybe a bad pump or restricted filter. Try...
• Syncro Air Filters! Lowering Springs for Vanagon $399.00
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 06:40:05 -0700
  ...I also have some More of the Steel housing Syncro OE Air Filters. $25.00 Plus S&H will get you one of these...
• Re: K&N filter/Mt St Helens
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 15:08:33 EST
  ...As Stuart mentioned the stock VW oilbath filter worked great. The Amsoil oilsoaked foam air filters seemed to work well also and dealers quickly...
• Re: Noisy lifter??
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 14:37:46 -0700
  I haven't changed my oil (Valvoline Racing Oil, 30 wt.), but did change my filter. My noise went away, too! Karl Wolz ----- Original...
• Charcoal Filter?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 14:52:40 -0500
  I just learned that my vanagon has a "charcoal filter valve." Can someone enlighten me as to the purpose of this device? I'm...
• Re: Fuel pump noise
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 31 Oct 2013 07:40:32 -0500
  When I can hear the fuel pump making that buzzing sound it's time to change the filter. Rob vwrobb@gmail.com At 10...
• K&N filters
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Jul 1998 13:20:24 -0700
  Mark, The K&N filters are a filte r that you need to service(clean) and re-oil after cleaning, but will give you...
• Re: Oil sensor still buzz after going to Mahle oil filter, now what?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 22:52:04 PDT
  ...its working??? >Oil sensor still buzz after going to Mahle oil filter, now what? >Dan ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail...
• coolant filters, anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Giroux
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 09:47:04 -0400
  ...I'm looking for opinions/experiences on coolant filters for our beloved vans (www.baldwinfilter.com). This thing just makes sense to me. It...
• Re: Tiico oil?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 16:17:11 -0500
  ...I use the standard Vanagon oil filter on my Tiico. Fits fine and I had several in my inventory (still got a couple from...
• Re: Coolant
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 00:08:37 -0600
  ...I'm on well water and the charcoal filter lower's what is coming out of the end of the hose, just fine. Works...
• Subject: Re: K&N Filter and.....
  Historical mailing list - Mike & Elaine Pedersen
  Tue, 16 Apr 2002 22:48:15 -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...
• Ticked Off at oil filter adaptors
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 18:22:08 -0600
  ...The design always seems to push the oil through the cooler first before reaching the filter and that's just bad science, period. I...
• Re: Bypass oil filter
  Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:28:00 +0300
  ...I can go and check those filters next time Ill go to continue my VW project. I am not 100% sure about the function...
• Re: AC filter?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 17 Jun 2016 20:57:23 +0000
  ...AC filter? I was just eyeing those to flat head bolts on the bottom of my rear 'shelf' that houses the A/C.  Sounds...
• Air Filter Desperately Needed
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Mar 96 17:12:56 EST
  hey now, been hunting and looking and searching for this damn filter that costs about $1.25 or so. my FLAPS used to carry...
• Re: VW Dealer mechanic-goons
  Historical mailing list - Hotch
  Tue, 20 May 1997 10:27:06 -0400
  RubatoGuy@aol.com wrote: > > When I picked up the van, the inside was sprinkled with black foam-filter > residue. aparently there is some filter...
• Upcoming Maint
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 14:12:09 -0400
  ...Fuel Filter - Orig Equip Bosch/Mahle, Metal Canister Type Tune Up Kit - Spark Plugs, Cap, Rotor, Condensor, Points - All OEM Bosch/Beru ('85) Oil...
• Fuel Pump Noise
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 08:51:53 -0500
  ...Fortunately I have one of the pre-pump square filters and it had filled up with rust colored sediment. The restricted flow was obvious...
• Re: Oil plug gasket -- FLAPS?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Aug 2011 22:47:16 -0400
  Yes, the Mobil ! oil filter is a very good choice. High quality, heavy duty construction and oil testing has shown it to be extremely...
• Re: Golf GTI oil coolers available?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 18:12:25 EDT
  ...As for the flange, I have used the remote oil filter kits available from the FLAPS. The end plate adapter is generally well made...
• Re: '83 wasserboxer wiring harness melted!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 1 Feb 1999 21:12:16 -0600
  ...the air filter box was incorrectly repositioned. yup. it seems that the fuel injector wires on that side of the engine can get pinched...
• Re: mail agent,filter tricks. (no vanagon content) just anti-SPAM stuff.
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 10:54:05 -0800
  One way to cull out SPAM with a mail filter is to set your email filter to reject: all email with dates of less...
• Re: unidentified cylindrical object
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 6 May 2008 23:30:21 -0400
  ...thought at first it could be the charcoal filter but the plumbing that connects to it doesn't make sense. One line comes from...
• Re: Fuel filter 85 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Fri, 2 Jan 2009 09:04:43 -0500
  ...The line before the plastic (square filter) carrries no pressure so it is safe to use a non FI fuel line. So it is...
• Re: 1.9L Fuel Filters
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:35:20 -0400
  > If you know of a source for those square filters, > let us know. I haven't found any online or local. They have been...
• Fuel pump 85 vanagon/broke moorings
  Historical mailing list - Judith Barr/Leo Girard
  Mon, 13 Jul 1998 06:23:59 -0400
  Hi all, When replacing my fuel filter (no probs, thanks listees), the fuel filter's centre spindle bolt (?) was rusty enough to break. In...
• Full run
  Historical mailing list - Joel Shortlidge
  Thu, 16 Sep 1999 11:00:58 -0500
  ...occur? we changed the filter and checked the flow from the pump and nothing improved? Even back flowed the filter again! Thanks again everyone...
• Full run
  Historical mailing list - Joel Shortlidge
  Thu, 16 Sep 1999 11:08:09 -0500
  ...occur? we changed the > filter and checked the flow from the pump and nothing improved? Even > back flowed the filter again! > > Thanks again everyone...
• Re: which Mann filter?
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 15:31:39 -0500
  ...a book that goes along with their selection of 2 > mann filters... so which one do i want? They do have one that has...
• Re: washing the van
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Tue, 11 Jun 2002 08:14:56 -0700
  It has been put forth before on this list that most of the mail programs have a message filter available. It is easy to...
• Simple oil filter question
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Sat, 27 Sep 2003 12:50:47 -0600
  Are the Mahle filters appropriate to use on the VW inline 4's, in other words do they have the same drainback benefits? thanks...
• oil filter
  Historical mailing list - Neal Barrentine
  Sun, 20 Aug 2006 19:39:52 -0500
  ...page I know I have read evaluating all the different oil filters. I got it from this forum, and remember some of the recommended...
• List problems
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 2 Feb 2007 08:43:31 -0800
  ...They are NOT being filtered our by my ISP, NOT being filtered by my mail program. I need some help from the Vanagon list...
• ? on fuel pump/filter/lines
  Historical mailing list - Judith Barr/Leo Girard
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 16:58:27 -0400
  ...About a week back I asked for help with location of fuel filter/pump. Received many kind replies although the directions were inconsistent with...
• Re: New fuel pump and filter - still noisy!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 13:38:48 -0700
  ...New fuel pump and filter - still noisy! > OK, after installing a new Bosch fuel pump and filter it's still buzzing! > I > want to...
• Re: Changing the engine oil
  Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
  Sun, 10 May 1998 14:47:25 -0700
  ...Another point is regarding the oil filter, I do tighten the oil filter 1/4 turn with the wrench after hand-tightening. I once...
• fool filters
  Historical mailing list - geofflaw
  Fri, 2 Mar 2001 18:36:11 -0800
  Hi guys, I just pulled out my fuel filters, changed the big one, and I am looking with amazement at the smaller one, which...
• Thermostat help needed
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Tue, 2 Sep 2003 20:41:03 -0400
  ...It looks like I can get to thermostat from below if I remove the oil filter. Is the following order of work steps appropriate...
• Re: Fw: Tiico air filter
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 20 Jan 2004 14:55:52 -0700
  ...If you want to retain the tiico air-box you can use a K&N air filter. Don't know the pn# off the...
• Re: Oil light : on-off-on-off - - -
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:28:23 -0700
  ...What weight oil is in the engine and what make filter? You should be running 20/50 weight oil (for standard oil) or 15...
• Re: Oil Level Again
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 18:12:34 -0400
  Hi Jay, I use 4 qts and add another 10oz for the slightly larger diesel oil filter. The 10 oz was a measurement I...
• Re: Castrol and BP
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 23 May 2010 08:41:58 -0700
  ...I change filters at least twice a year. Last year, putting a little over 8,000 miles on, I had the filter changed three...
• Re: Where is the rat??
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 23 Mar 2007 20:19:06 -0700
  Look inside the air filter box and behind the black panel behind the right tailight (vanagon content) We had a van once in our...
• Re: 16x7" MB CLK Alloys W/ No Drilling from Tire Rack $88/each!!
  Historical mailing list - Greg S
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:46:33 -0400
  ...http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/results.jsp?sort=Price&autoMake=Mercedes-Benz&autoModel=CLK320&autoYear=1998&autoModClar=&filterSize=All&filterFinish=All&filterBrand=All&filterSpecial...
• Re: low fuel pressure and lean engine
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Sun, 4 Jul 2004 21:39:36 -0700
  ...Also, the fuel filter is fairly new, so I don't think it is clogged. It's the large aluminum beer-can style filter...
• Thanks again! Fuel pump repair (longish)
  Historical mailing list - James Fritz
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 15:12:37 -0500
  Volks, Thanks to Unca Joel, Das Kapitan, Dennis Lockwood, Angus Gordon, and Cliff Gotschalk I successfully replaced my fuel pump and fuel filter this...
• Re: unidentified cylindrical object
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 7 May 2008 07:43:58 -0400
  ...thought at > first it could be the charcoal filter but the plumbing that connects to it > doesn't make sense. One line comes from...
• Re: Subject: Re: Fuel issue: died on freeway
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Mon, 2 Oct 2017 16:51:52 -0700
  Thank you Neil! No wonder Cunegonde might be clogged up - there is the tank fuelpipe, the pre-pump white box filter, a screen in...
• Auto Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Wed, 1 Dec 1999 08:24:32 -0500
  ...Do all auto transmissions have a fluid filter and where is ti located, how do you change/clean it and what are the symptoms...
• Re: 3 probe plugs
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 09:35:21 -0700
  ...On a 3,100+ mile trip, I changed to the 4-prong > plugs and K&N filter half way in the trip. Gas milage...
• Re: Noisy fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 07:00:55 -0700
  The pump can be noisy due to plugged fuel filter(s). It might be making noise because it's working too hard. ....though many...
• Oil filters, general & specific
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 May 1996 13:06:50 -0700
  Patrick Flynn asked about differences between oil filters. I wish I had VW specific information I could pass along to help make purchases, but...
• Oil Filters: Fram vs Others?
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 08:14:10 -0800
  ...is there REALLY any good reason NOT to use Fram filters? Is it just luck that I've had no previous trouble with them...