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• Re: Wanted: Oil Filter study URL (no vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Tue, 11 May 1999 12:40:00 -0400
  Brent - Try http://members.xoom.com/minimopar/oilfilterstudy.html BOB
• Ratteling lifter
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 12:27:21 -0700
  I forgot to add, I use Mahle filters and for oil Valvoline VR-1 straight 30 weight...
• Re: rough running rig
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 16:37:08 -0400
  A whining fuel pump is usually a symptom of fuel starvation by a plugged filter.
• Re: Advice on TD engine problem
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Mon, 11 May 2015 18:40:04 -0500
  ...No oil pressure. > After about 30 seconds I shut it down. > Replaced the oil filter with another one. No difference although the oil > filter...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 30 Dec 2015 07:18:23 -0600
  ...Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Thanks tom. I'll check it out. Still, i use 20/50 weight by order...
• Re: Was: Residual Fuel Pressure... Now: Dirt PIC
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 5 Mar 2014 08:11:22 -0800
  ...4 years ago, I deleted the square filter and installed only a post pump only filter. pics: https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/FuelFilterUpgrade# The...
• Re: Gas Mileage Problem
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 24 May 2004 09:16:14 -0700
  ...Gas Mileage Problem By they way does anyone know the best place to get a new fuel filter? My local chain store wants $28...
• Re: Oil Pressure Light went On...Abort Trip?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 20 May 2005 21:41:57 -0500
  ...drain your oil, change your oil filter to a Mann or Mahle filter, and then re-fill with a good 20W50wt oil or Mobil...
• Re: fresh air cabin filter
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 19 Feb 2014 07:09:33 -0800
  I've made cabin filters for my Mercedes similar to how it's depicted in this link: http://www.2phast.com/500e/default.htm...
• Re: Van idle over winter
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 22 May 2011 11:19:46 -0700
  ...I'd look at that assembly and make sure the tubing connections are sealed right all the way to the filter. The heavy duty...
• Re: oil filter for 2.1 l WBX?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Mar 2000 06:42:30 EST
  In a message dated 3/16/00 10:21:41 PM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: << oil filter for 2.1...
• hesitation when I hit the gas...
  Historical mailing list - gary goldey
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 23:52:55 -0700
  ...I also changed the fuel filter and rammed a clotheshanger into the gastank outlet to clear a hole in the filter on the inside...
• Re: 82' Diesel 1.6 NA Injector leakage
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 3 Jun 2012 14:45:12 -0600
  ...pump between tank and filter that I only use after changing filter or draining the water out of the filter other than that I...
• Re: snowhite, opening email, anti virus, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Sun, 21 Jan 2001 10:45:36 -0500
  ...Now I have set my filters so that it is automatically deleted before going to my inbox and I would not know if it...
• Re: Fuel filter
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 15 Aug 2006 19:55:13 -0700
  ...As our vehicles approach 20+ years the threat > of > >rust and crud in the pump increases while a pre-pump filter can create > the...
• Re: loud clacking, oil and filter
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 21 Aug 2000 07:34:57 EDT
  ...loud clacking, oil and filter >> Dan, definitely use 20w50 oil and an oil filter with a check valve. The Canadian Tire brand ones are...
• Re: Power Steering reservoir filter question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Fri, 27 Dec 2013 19:07:40 -0800
  that filter thing is removed by unscrewing the bigger main top of the Res. they can get really stuck on there. I use a...
• Purloined Oil Drain Plug
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 20:30:34 -0500
  ...First I removed the oil filter and I found that I was still getting some minor particles in my oil filter (relating to cast...
• Re: >> WET TEEN (you know the rest)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 10:53:12 -0400
  Jean, It's a good idea, but is not possible to filter messages by keywords using ListServ. It's one of the methods I...
• Re: Oil analysis on worn engine
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 5 Jun 2013 16:08:57 -0700
  ...New NAPA Gold air filter installed with this oil change, and it all looks fine on the engine side. No way of knowing what...
• Re: European gasoline $$$$$$$$$
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 22:04:42 -0800
  John, You do not have to dilute waste vegetable oil but it does need to be filtered. It also usually needs to have a...
• Re: Gas tank- fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 25 Jan 2015 14:21:46 -0800
  ...Besides changing the filters...(I run one before the pump also) I have put some compressed air back up the line into the tank...
• Re: Auto Trans pan gasket and filter replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:25:03 -0700
  ...Auto Trans pan gasket and filter replacement Just get some silicone or gasket glue for the pan, and make sure the gasket is on...
• Re: Mounting VDO sender
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 16:55:48 -0800
  ...The dual sender will duplicated the sender that is on the oil filter you have now. Newer VWs have 0.3BAR and 1.8BAR...
• Re: Capacitor fix harnesses for sale
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 15 Jun 2012 19:10:18 -0400
  ...In addition to the ostensible purpose of filtering out high-frequency vane flutter from intake-tract resonance, either one has the entirely salubrious quality...
• Updated Puke!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 13:59:10 -0500
  ...So I removed the oil filter, and GASP!! the nut holding the whole thing was less than finger tight. Do you ever get the...
• Re: Cold starting oil report Mobil 1 15w-50
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Tue, 26 Jan 2016 13:15:39 -0500
  ...It seems the oil cooler was after the filter and before the pressure relief valve...
• Re: Oil mist/ leak on rear hatch and back of motor
  Historical mailing list - Mike Conlon
  Mon, 7 Feb 2000 16:00:48 -0800
  ...Pull off the oil filter and then pull off that water-to-oil water heat exchanger that the oil filter is mounted to. Replace...
• Re: cheapy oil changes
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 12 Feb 2000 14:31:54 -0600
  ...Do the US dealers really > > charge $14 just for the filter? For twenty bucks, > > In my area they sell for about $7 at the...
• fuel filter was:start/stall problems
  Historical mailing list - CHRISTOPHER FRYER
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 16:04:46 EDT
  hello all again, just a quick question, to work my way up in prices for fixes i decided to try a new fuel filter...
• Re: Tiico oil?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 14:50:58 -0700
  ...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: Vanagon Fire Season
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 1 Jun 2012 20:09:38 -0700
  Like a diesel vanagon positive battery cable rubbing on the oil filter for 5,000 miles. Zap, burnt a hole, caught the oil on...
• Re: Oil filter changes on diesels?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Brancolino
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 20:16:20 EST
  so where can i get one of those oil catchers? Frank 82 Westy diesel
• Re: 87 vanagon oil filter part number
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 18 Jun 2004 16:32:57 -0600
  the one I've got here says ... 561G Bob 070 115 561. correct?
• FYI - Fuel filter availability
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Thu, 31 May 2007 13:08:52 -0500
  Indeed, necessity sometimes dictates. Those other numbers are good to have Jim, thanks. -- mordo 1990 Carat
• Re: Engine won't rev up
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 12 Dec 2002 07:23:54 -0800
  ...Was the engine hot or > > cold when this happened? If it was cold, > > then it's more likely the fuel filters. If > > it was...
• Re: NEED GAS TANK
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 20 Apr 2005 08:36:51 -0700
  Just went out and looked (again) at my '87 Camper and it doesn't have a pre-filter, it has the large (11mm?) fuel...
• Re: Engine build, part 5
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 May 1995 22:00:16 -0700
  ...I also have realized that I simply did not filter the fuel ring properly. I used a circa 1971 type III pre-pump filter...
• Re: Help with oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:11:15 -0500
  ...Last time I used a Fram filter it didn't have one, but that was a long time ago. A better option is a...
• Re: Awning mounts or brackets
  Historical mailing list - John Crawford
  Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:21:35 -0800
  ...I sure don't see any filter.� Where is it supposed to be?� If you have a filter please send a picture of where...
• Pre- pump fuel filter part #'s
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 29 Jul 2005 17:58:46 -0500
  Did some serious part number searching at the local FLAPS for a 1/2"x 1/2" male end plastic pre pump fuel filter...
• Air Box hookup to external vent
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Sun, 16 Jul 2017 10:46:54 -0400
  ...the external vent or not? I was just checking the air filter and realized it's paper tubing coming from the external vent is...
• Re: Fuel pump/filter
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 09:30:14 -0800
  ...At that time we moved the filter > to post-pump location. All was great and quiet. About a month ago we > replaced the seals...
• Re: Sourcing some parts....
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:08:43 -0500
  ...The fuel filter holder, I just usually throw the metal one away and use a large tie wrap. Cheap and simple. Let me know...
• Re: 85 GL - Metallic cylinder behind fuel filter?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sat, 28 Nov 1998 15:12:19 -0500
  ...Pestle wrote: > What is this item? > It is connected to the battery, is round and about three inches behind > the fuel filter with fuel...
• Re: Mobil 1 synthetic
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 20:59:03 -0800
  At 03:59 PM 11/18/98 EST, you wrote: >Also I have >heard that if you change just your filter every 6k miles...
• firestone lube special
  Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
  Thu, 10 Feb 2000 22:04:42 -0500
  ...perhaps from metal chips, or from the control-label filter used at Jiffy Lube?? Would you want this scenario?? On the other hand, if...
• Anyone using a sandwich adapter and oil cooler on their Waterboxer?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Fri, 5 Jul 2002 05:36:40 -0400
  ...Bus boys has a kit recommending a remote place to mount the oil filter..........this does not seem necessary, but maybe the angle of...
• Re: ARG! HELP! fuel pump problems
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 16 Jan 2003 10:40:05 -0500
  ...Assuming you have the square filter ahead of the pump, replace it again...if it's getting clogged up with junk from the tank...
• Re: Gas Mileage Problem
  Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
  Sun, 23 May 2004 18:51:47 -0700
  ...Also found a good deal on original equipment oil filters and rear hatch struts. Jason -----Original Message----- From: Sam Walters [mailto:sam.cooks@verizon...
• i can hear my fuel pump redux
  Historical mailing list - nick greenaway
  Mon, 7 Aug 2006 07:10:46 -0700
  i changed out the nightmare that was my old gas filter, filled with cottage cheese, water, and all kinds of crud. i had had...
• Fuel Starved ?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Kasher
  Fri, 8 Dec 2006 19:22:11 -0500
  Think it has something to do with fuel pump or filter maybe getting wet. Happend last 2 times it has rained. 91 AT Carat...
• Re: Oil light flicker gone...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Jan 1995 09:20:20 -0800 (PST)
  ...uhhhh, a VW oil filter (!!!) and a crankcase of > Castrol 5-50 synthetic. Now I won't even attempt to ascribe the fix > to...
• Re: Oil sensor still buzz after going to Mahle oil filter, now what?
  Historical mailing list - John
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 22:18:07 -0400
  ...Oil sensor still buzz after going to Mahle oil filter, now what? > > Oil sensor still buzz after going to Mahle oil filter, now what...
• Re: clickin lifters
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Fri, 13 Jun 2003 14:00:21 -0700
  ...First, make sure you are using the VW or Mahle filter. I've seen this issue resolved many times by just putting on the...
• Re: FS 82 Diesel Vanagon Camper
  Historical mailing list - Evil Pig
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 12:05:04 -0800
  ...Which for about 5-6 bucks a filter has this cute little valve in a decent full steel (not fram) filter. I believe it...
• Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 5 Sep 2014 11:01:21 -1000
  ...Stick to OE Mann or Mahle filters for best performance. BTDT >>>> >>>> Jim Thompson >>>> 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria" >>>> 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt...
• Re: Are Vanagons more fire oriented than any other old car?
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 18:59:58 -0800
  ...The only trouble I got into was the first time I changed the fuel filter. A shocker to have to pay $15 for a...
• Re: fuel tank clogged
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 30 Aug 2005 13:08:12 -0500
  Try blowing some air pressure back into the tank from the line normally connected to the fuel filter. Use only about 15psi and remove...
• Re: Auto tranny questions
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 26 Apr 2006 20:29:13 -0400
  ...In the filter I >found a broken up round washer plastic thingy in the filter. I can >provide a picture of it if needed...