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• Re: Auto trans woes in a '90 Carat...
  Historical mailing list - ok artguy
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 13:25:40 -0600
  ...Could this also have to do with the filter being stopped up? JJ but the transmission makes a loud squealing noise similar to a...
• Re: Fuel filter??
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 30 May 2005 13:29:54 -0600
  I believe you should be using the after pump metal cannister filter. Your vehicle may have come with two on it though. One before...
• Re: 2000 rpm buzzer of oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 5 Apr 2019 11:39:43 -0700
  ...2000 rpm buzzer of oil pressure > > what oil grade and brand of oil filter do you use? >
• Re: Placement of Fuel Filter
  Historical mailing list - pierre a. lachance
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 13:33:30 -0400
  ...think that the pressure out is much more important and no filter should be place in front of the pump, just in case dirt...
• Oil Filters
  Historical mailing list - Steve Russell
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 12:15:05 -0700
  Hi Volks, I've normally been using Bosch oil filters in our 84 Westy, however I only have one left and am heading on...
• Re: Touchy Topics
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:45:27 -0600
  ...Transmission Fluid - See oil reference Filters (all filters) - Use only German brands even though they may actually be (are) stamped out in China or...
• Re: Diesel Assembly Confusion.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 20:40:16 -0700
  ...I used the seal from a used oil filter the last time I installed one. It is standard equipment on diesel Vanagons and turbodiesel...
• Re: Engine swap: stopped by oil filter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 27 May 2014 21:30:57 -0400
  ...stopped by oil filter Well, all bets are off. My swap did not turn out well (Dennis, quit laughing and yes, I owe you...
• Re: Oil leak
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Sun, 30 Nov 2008 08:07:21 -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: A/T changes hard
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Wed, 4 Dec 2013 17:16:02 -0800
  I can take off the pan and change the filter and even take out the valve body, but I would not know what to...
• Help with oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Mentzer
  Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:32:00 -0500
  ...Pulled the filter...no oil. Went to replace the filter, but found it was the correct one for this model. Any ideas from the...
• Re: which Mann filter?
  Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 01:00:52 -0500
  http://www.mann-hummel.com/englisch/mannfilter/katalog/katalog.htm Mann has an online catalogue that you can use to look up which filter...
• Re: Fuel Tank Reseal Kit Update
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 2 Dec 2004 14:54:30 -0800
  ...Fuel filters was his first invention. tim in san jose ----- Original Message ----- From: "jimt" <wetwesty@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Water filters
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Sun, 2 Sep 2007 19:03:00 -0700
  After the last camping trip where the city water in the campground tasted like chemicals, I decided to look around for a water filter...
• Re: Oil change experience
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sat, 6 Jul 2013 14:41:53 -0700
  ...When the stream of oil from the oil filter slows to a drip and carefully screw it the rest of the way off knowing...
• Re: thanks and questions
  Historical mailing list - marty
  Mon, 16 Apr 2001 13:18:11 -0400
  Hi Kim, I think the square filter is the one you need to change. I just replaced the fuel filter (square one, from Ken...
• Re: Good fuel filter arrangement?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 04:30:17 -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: Power Steering reservoir filter question
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 28 Dec 2013 08:56:59 -0500
  ...I have a pair of oil filter vise grips that come in handy for removing that cover. If I didn't have these, it...
• Re: replacing fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Skip
  Wed, 17 Jul 2013 19:05:11 +0000
  ...Also, I change my square pre-filter at every oil change and I have a post-filter ("oil can" size) as well. Cutting open...
• Re: Oil plug gasket -- FLAPS?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 9 Aug 2011 20:20:54 -0500
  ...Then there is the solid copper washer if you really want it. > > > > To remove a small amount of oil remove the filter and empty...
• Re: syncro fuel filter replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Tue, 3 Aug 2010 22:13:21 -0700
  ...lose to much gas, then unscrew the clamp that holds the filter, then the hose clamps.. i am pretty sure it takes 8 to...
• Re: 10/07 TIPS for Passing CA test-only smog? An 1981 air-cooled Vanagon camper
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 7 Oct 2015 14:48:30 -0700
  these are basic steps I do when smog time - fresh spark plugs - new air filter - new fuel filter - new oil change - a bottle of...
• Re: Engine swap: stopped by oil filter
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 27 May 2014 18:26:24 -0500
  ...oil pressure buzzer and light go > off no matter which "similar" filter I used. This sounds like failed OP sensors. Replace them both! There...
• Re: Fuel Filter "Update" Results
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:54:02 -0700
  On Thu, Jun 25, 2009 at 6:39 PM, neil N<musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > > Prior, with new tank + reseal/FP/filters/hoses, at...
• Re: [Syncro] Relocating syncro fuel filter
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 16:43:16 EST
  This is not Syncro related Almost all (pre-fuel injection) Type I engined VW's have fuel filters over the engine. It's right...
• which Mann filter?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 12:05:57 -0800
  My flaps does not have a book that goes along with their selection of 2 mann filters... so which one do i want? They...
• Re: Why does the list recommend against "standard" oil filters?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 23:21:40 +1200
  Aha! It was a Wix filter (2m Wixes in fact) which unfolded on my 1600. Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans St, Dunedin, New Zealand fax...
• Re: Oil Filter Comparison
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 20:06:07 -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: List filtering thoughts
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 2 Jan 2009 19:25:22 -0600
  ...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: Fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:28:19 -0800
  ...I changed the fuel filter and all has been good. I wonder how many fuel pumps get replaced because of partially clogged fuel filters...
• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 26 Feb 2014 11:33:32 -0600
  ...The filter has an anti drain back > >> valve. So do a lot of other quality filters, and some that are not so > >> good, at...
• Re: Transco oil filter system
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 23:06:10 -0600
  ...I've done some comparisons and the Mahle filter has a check valve that keeps sludge in the filter from backing into the oil...
• Re: HELP - Oil light says on!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 02:01:24 +0200
  ...so, what gives? Bad ground to the top of the oil filter > assembly? Help! David, An intriguing problem, I must admit. I cant be...
• Re: Interesting item on eBay web site item#237685424: VW,AUDI,PORSC...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 10:18:07 EST
  << http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=237685424 >> These filters are W 719/5 and while they will work on a...
• Re: firestone lube special
  Historical mailing list - Susan Bernavich
  Thu, 10 Feb 2000 22:07:52 -0800
  ...perhaps from metal chips, or from the control-label filter used > at Jiffy Lube?? Would you want this scenario?? > > On the other hand, if...
• Re: Oil change experience
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 7 Jul 2013 05:01:54 -0700
  ...Same > principles apply to the oil filters on the Vanagon. A filter inspection is > a wise thing to do at each oil change. > > I...
• Re: YIKE! Lost 3 qts oil in 30 sec, messy eng. compartment...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 15:31:08 -0700
  ...Removing the > oil filter did not reveal any obvious splits in filter. Filter still > full of oil. Dipping my finger into filter, the oil...
• Re: More Cooling System/ now oil coolers/ more detail
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 4 Oct 2002 00:57:12 EDT
  ...Anyway, the early 5000T had an oil filter adapter and external oil cooler assembly that I liked. It uses two oil filters (2), and...
• Re: K&N filter/Mt St Helens/Pinatubo
  Historical mailing list - Jason M Yasment
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 17:34:44 -0500
  ...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: fuel pump +Mom problem
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 15:04:35 -0500
  ...If you can get the filter to come off you are home free as far as the filter goes.Just reinstall it the way...
• Re: 16x7" MB CLK Alloys W/ No Drilling from Tire Rack $88/each!!
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:42:34 -0400
  ...Mercedes-Benz&autoModel=CLK320&autoYear=1998&autoModClar=&filterSize=All&filterFinish=All&filterBrand=All&filterSpecial=false&filterNew=All > > > On Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 1...
• Re: Extra(?) holes in rear engine tin
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Nov 1995 12:52:23 -0600 (CST)
  ...My guess is that this is where the preheated air goes through to the air filter. A thermostatic flap is located behind (FIF) the...
• Re: loud clacking, oil and filter
  Historical mailing list - Dan Landry
  Sun, 20 Aug 2000 18:30:00 ADT
  ...I suspect the dealer whould have just poured in 10W30 and used a generic filter. Why is the oil and filter an issue? Danl...
• on the road again (was jammed fuel pump)
  Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
  Thu, 12 Aug 2004 17:39:18 -0400
  ...I also put a new main fuel filter on too. The van starts and runs perfect. After filling the old pump with parts cleaner...
• fresh air cabin filter
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
  Wed, 19 Feb 2014 08:21:07 -0600
  ...Has anyone rigged up any kind of fresh-air filter on their van? Perhaps something outside, underneath the front grille? Jarrett Kupcinski 89 Bostig...
• '85 oil light.....dim
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 21 Jan 2007 20:31:18 -0500
  ...First thing i did when i bought it was change the oil with 20W-50 and filter to a Bosch filter (all they had...
• Re: Cone air filter for V'gons
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Jun 1996 14:23:12 -0400
  ...I bet if we had a pyramid shaped air filter se could get 16 more HP! :) Jim Davis 87 GL Syncro 88 GL Wolfsburg
• re: Oil Light problem
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, SMUS Network Analyst
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 09:11:06 PDT
  Dave, You may have seen this on the list already, but what kind of oil filter are you using? I've now seen two...
• Re: Fuel Prefilter
  Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
  Sun, 13 Jun 1999 12:07:09 -0400
  ...I also have the large expensive steel filter on the high pressure side to protect everything downstream from the fuel pump. Just thought two...
• Re: oil pressure problems,still
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 10 Oct 2006 20:35:41 -0400
  I like the idea of a remote oil filter.Genius. Not gonna touch that switch!! Z-man. Stop whining?It's getting to be...
• Re: Thanks, and, uhhh, van misses
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 08:48:52 -0700
  I pulled the filter yesterday [after cursing and crying all day over the clutch costs] and what came out of the input end looked...
• Re: Mann/Mahle oil filter number
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 16:50:48 -0800
  <html><DIV> <P>And just for the record the Mahle Vanagon filter is OC 108, and the Mahle Golf is OC 48, or have...
• Re: Fuel Pump Noise
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:58:12 -0500
  In February I upgraded from a box type fuel filter to the cylinder-shaped type, but the new filter is on the exhaust side...
• Re: lack of power when cold
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 15:44:03 -0700
  ...lack of power when cold > >AT fluid filter? You mean, there's a filter? Yikes! Where is this >beastie? > >Craig - 83.5 waterboxer > >Dennis...
• Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:26:30 -0500
  Jeremy, I buy my filters from Bus Depot, Van Cafe online, and get the Mann or Mehle filters. I don't know which ones...
• Re: SOMETIMES IT WILL, OTHER TIMES IT WON'T
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 9 Apr 2023 23:13:34 -0700
  ...fuel lines.* - Replace the fuel filter. - Change the oil and oil filter. - Clean or replace the air filter. - Replace the spark plugs and the...
• oil pressure sender unit leak?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Peterson
  Fri, 19 Apr 1996 14:58:20 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I saw oil leaking down from above the oil filter right away. so, i took off the oil filter (had a spare handy) and...
• Fuel filters
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Sat, 27 Sep 2003 13:37:11 -0400
  Can someone who has both fuel filters installed (the small white box before the pump and the silver cylinder after the pump) please take...
• Re: Fuel Hose Adapter Part #?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 2 Feb 2005 08:49:30 -0700
  ...If it is something else in the line, go to the flaps and get the fuel filter and put it in the line. The...
• Re: Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:54:36 -0500
  Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> writes: > As a sudden failure, the oil cooler gasket is my first choice and > second would be the filter...