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• Re: K & N Recharger
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 15 Jan 2003 10:44:50 -0800
  ...Once the oil is out of the > filter it is like a bug screen rather than a > filter. A friend of mine ruined an...
• Re: new syncro owner, general maintenance questions.
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Mon, 8 Jul 2002 22:48:39 -0700
  ...In addition to the check-valve, only OEM filters have quality oil-filtering material to sufficiently filter out the junk in the oil. If...
• Re: My First Oil Filter Failure
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Tue, 18 May 1999 10:31:24 -0700
  Mark, I am probably showing my ignorance here, but on which side of the oil filter is the oil pressure measured? Thanks, Mike '84...
• oil filter application
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 09:31:53 -0800
  ...You > >can use Vanagon oil filters in your > Rabbit/Golf.Now, I am sure some of you > >have been using Rabbit/Golf oil filters...
• Re: Low Oil Pressure
  Historical mailing list - David Freemire
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 20:06:13 +0000
  At 08:56 AM 2/22/00 -0800, you wrote: >Fram oil filter should not be used under any circumstances... it is not >spec...
• Re: Fuel Filters vs Fuel Strainers And Oil filters now...
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 6 Oct 2010 21:37:13 -0400
  ...Fuel Filters vs Fuel Strainers And Oil filters now... >> I have pics of the can filter split open, did that when I replaced it...
• Oil filter changes on diesels?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 07:25:40 -0800
  From looking at pictures of the filter orientation on diesel Vanagons, it appears that changing the oil filter would be a real pain, and...
• Re: Mann oil filter question
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sat, 24 May 2003 10:10:22 -0600
  ...George '85 Westfalia > >It seems that the "regular" Mann oil filter part number for air-cooled > >Vanagons is 920/17 but I've also...
• oil cooling
  Historical mailing list - Blue Ridge CycleWorks
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 21:44:55 -0500
  ...They are tied in with a little deal between the oil filter and the oil filter base or bracket, so I assume it cools...
• Sale on Mobil 1 at Auto Zone
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:59:30 -0700
  ...No way, hea really wantd me to have the filter. So, I saved about $7.00 on the oil and now have a filter...
• Re: VW discontinued 1.9 oil filters?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 13 Apr 2015 21:43:47 -0400
  ...VW discontinued 1.9 oil filters? This is an available OilFilter & Better than OEM or PrettyMuch anything else ~ http://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/PartDetails...
• Re: Oil Light Warning buzzer problem...help?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 26 May 2002 21:09:28 -0500
  Joel Cort wrote: > Kevin, > > The first culprit I would look at is the Oil Filter! > > If you are using anything but a MANN or...
• Thanks - re: oil filters
  Historical mailing list - Steve Russell
  Thu, 10 Jul 2003 09:23:42 -0700
  ...I'll have to order up some more filters. Thanks to everyone who responded to my question on oil filters. Steve - '84 westy (Moaning...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Why, VW using oil filters
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 16:39:08 -0800
  ...Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Why, I'll > tell you BTW > > Replaceable oil filters came in with hydraulic lifters. Before...
• Re: Who makes the good air filter? (1.9l)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 16:09:33 -0400
  Yes the air filter is a toss and replace. VW was amongst the last to stay with oil bath air filters and 72 was...
• Re: 2000 rpm buzzer of oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Fri, 5 Apr 2019 11:28:35 -0700
  Using 20/50 oil and Mann oil filter. From: Dan N Sent: Friday, April 05, 2019 9:50 AM To: thewestyman Cc: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: Low Oil Pressure
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 19:08:23 -0800
  At 08:06 PM 2/22/2000 +0000, you wrote: >At 08:56 AM 2/22/00 -0800, you wrote: >>Fram oil filter should...
• Re: filters for '82 diesel
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 21 Jul 2002 21:55:44 -0700
  ...http://wetwesties1.tripod.com/oilfilterstudy/oilfilterstudy-german.html Jim Harmon Seaver wrote: > What's the best brand oil filter for the diesel engines? > > -- > Harmon...
• Re: Oil Filter
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:03:49 -0400
  stick in an orange oil filter and quit worrying. Geo/ATL
• Bypass oil filter
  Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:49:04 -0400
  Anyone still using a bypass oil filter on their van? William
• Re: VW discontinued 1.9 oil filters?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 13 Apr 2015 12:45:35 -0700
  I think you can use the Mann/Mahle oil filter for 2.1 engine... yes? On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 12:38 PM...
• Re: Oil filter Wrench
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 20:54:39 -0500
  If you are using the correct oil filter --- Malhle or Mann -- then you do not need a strp wrench or anoy of those weird...
• Re: Eurovan oil filter Warning
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 14:40:06 -0400
  ...If its not it will loosen and in >time prevent the filter/cooler from seating. Then it will be a mysterious >oil leak. Until...
• Re: oil filter for 2.1 l WBX?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 17:05:58 EST
  ...Only use the Mann or Mahle filters for the Vanagon as any other ones will cause a low oil pressure condition (just enough to...
• Re: Remote Oil Filter/Oil Cooler Hose
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 3 Oct 2000 12:57:20 -0500
  ...Remote Oil Filter/Oil Cooler Hose >What kind of hose is suggested for installing a remote oil filter and/or an >external oil cooler...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Why, I'll tell you BTW
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 29 Dec 2015 10:56:02 -0700
  ...You could also do an oil filter >> relocation. Replace the filter with an adapter to hoses and mount the >> filter on a stand-alone...
• oil filters again!
  Historical mailing list - pierre a. lachance
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 11:52:21 -0400
  hi all! a good friend of mine who works for bosch canada, once told me that their oil filters were made for the north...
• Re: 85 Westy GL- Winterizing tips?/Newbie Tips
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Fri, 23 Oct 1998 03:46:00 -0500
  ...The 78 also has a heavy duty oil pump which pumps more oil. I have since noticed filters from the fatherland are generally constructed...
• Re: Re-useable oil filter
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 30 Aug 2006 08:43:15 -0700
  If you look at the Mann and Mahle filters (among others) in this guy's oil filter deconstruction, you'll see where he refers...
• Re: Oil Filter Options??
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:59:41 -0700
  ...Oil Filter Options?? > > > Hello, > > > > I am in SD, I have limited time and options for oil filters, I keel seeing > that the Mann and...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Why, I'll tell you BTW
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 29 Dec 2015 09:31:29 -0800
  Okay, Chris tencentlife sent me a fresh copy of the oil cooler kit installation instructions. For the filter, it says, "The filter to fit...
• oil, oil filter & winter storage
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Wed, 20 Oct 2004 14:52:58 -0300
  ...My question is if I change the oil filter and oil now in October, do I need to do it again in May when...
• Stuck Oil Filter
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Thu, 2 Apr 1998 08:24:55 -0500
  ...Rodgers * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] -- A stuck oil filter is simply the result of an overzealous mechanic/owner over tightening when installing a...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Why, VW using oil filters
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 19:37:25 -0800
  ...Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Why, I'll >>> tell you BTW >>> >>> Replaceable oil filters came in with hydraulic lifters. Before...
• Re: Oil filter question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 1 Nov 2010 08:10:12 -0500
  FWIW, almost all oil filters have anti-drain back valves, and bypass valves as well. It is the quality of the valve that matters...
• Re: Oil filter performance
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:19:40 -0800
  ...Oil filter performance > > > > Sounds interesting Dennis, but your links aren't working for me......... > > On Jan 31, 2008 8:42 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57...
• Re: filling the filter?, was: lube guys
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 12 Feb 2000 14:35:43 -0600
  ...and also be SURE to take some nice fresh clean oil and rub it on the rubber gasket of the new oil filter. this...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Why, I'll tell you BTW
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 29 Dec 2015 12:33:45 -0800
  ...You could also do an oil filter >>> relocation. Replace the filter with an adapter to hoses and mount the >>> filter on a stand-alone...
• Re: oil filter for 2.1 l WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 15:50:16 -0800
  ...Now I get the oil light flicker after about 1500 on an oil change. This is with the Mahle filter, and is due to...
• Re: Oil change experience
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 6 Jul 2013 12:42:51 -0700
  ...before I loosened the filter. > I thought I had the filter securely held but underestimated its weight full of oil, so it fell into...
• OEM oil filter and drain plug washer
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 20:31:16 -0400
  ...Due to lack of foresight and/or time, I had to get an OEM oil filter and drain plug ring from the local dealer...
• Re: FW: Oil Filter Stuck
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Thu, 2 Apr 1998 00:15:33 -0500
  I have tried 4 wrenches and cant seem to get my oil filter off. I have a 90 Westy with a 2.1 and...
• Re: Oil change intervals
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 17 Jun 1998 12:41:35 EDT
  ...Synthetics are more tolerant of excessive heat than regular oils. You can last longer between oil changes with synthetics, and changing the oil filter...
• stalling
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
  Mon, 15 Mar 1999 20:04:52 EST
  would an old oil filter cause this. i changed the oil but was unable to get the old oil filter off (due to arm...
• Re: Why does the list recommend against "standard" oil filters?
  Historical mailing list - Nigel Bennett
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 09:36:07 +0200
  ...the filter was mounted upside down & theoretically always had oil in it). However, that has now changed and I believe ALL filters are now...
• Ideal oil filter by-pass pressure/oil filters
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Mon, 8 Sep 2008 18:07:58 -0400
  I'm trying to educate myself a little more about oil pressure, especially as it applies to oil filters and by-pass valves in...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Why, I'll tell you BTW
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 29 Dec 2015 12:49:03 -0500
  ...You could also do an oil filter > relocation. Replace the filter with an adapter to hoses and mount the > filter on a stand-alone...
• Re: No longer an oil change virgin (was Changing the engine oil)
  Historical mailing list - Chrisw7971
  Mon, 11 May 1998 13:35:17 EDT
  ...change the filter every time you change the oil?) >> -----end snip---- Yes definitely (the filter is full of the old oil) , and when you...
• Re: Oil filter & armrest questions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:06:33 -0500
  James, Drain the oil, change the filter, then put the oil back in. Simple. You will lose a filter full - about 3/4 of...
• Re: Oil filter & armrest questions
  Historical mailing list - James Ballen
  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:06:39 -0700
  ...Anyway, my questions are regarding the oil filter. The PO was using a Napa filter that I'd like to remove and replace with...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Why, VW using oil filters
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 31 Dec 2015 14:50:06 -0500
  VW added oil filters with the type 4 pancake motors with them being used in the busses starting in 1972. They didn't go...
• Re: Oil Filters
  Historical mailing list - Mike Blotz
  Thu, 10 Jul 2003 08:13:33 -0600
  ...VW filters (all black in color) are the only recommended filters to use. unless you purposely want to be running at lower oil pressures...
• Re: california smog issues and synthetic oil
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 2 May 2005 18:50:42 -0400
  VW recommended 7,500 mile oil and filter changes using conventional oils back in the 80's. Using synthetic should only make things better...
• Re: Bypass oil filter
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:18:17 -0700
  And why would anyone use a bypass oil filter when both air and waterboxer Vanagons have full-flow oil filtration? Just curious...... -- Jim Thompson...
• Re: Fuel Filters vs Fuel Strainers And Oil filters now...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 6 Oct 2010 18:27:40 -0700
  ...The Racer Supply places sell 'filter cutters' that work almost like a can opener on a cannister type oil filter. You just put it...
• Re: Synthetic oils and bypass filtration
  Historical mailing list - Sharpe, Steven (Facilities Planning)
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 13:02:32 -0400
  ...I got my Jetta at 70,000 miles and was running either Valvoline or Castrol 10W40 and Fram oil filters. Fram oil filters, by...
• Re: 2.0 Swap. Oil pump prime puzzler.
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 22:57:34 -0800
  ...So I loosened the filter and tried cranking - still no oil. "Oh, ****"! Says I to meself. Thought of major blockages inside the nice new...
• RE: Needed - EV Oil Filters
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Feb 1997 14:10:38 -0800
  Ric sez: >The oil filter is in a real tight place, >and it does not appear that the = >usual slip wrench would fit into...
• Re: Dodged a bullet -- blowed the oil filter right off Why, I'll tell you BTW
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 29 Dec 2015 15:43:29 -0700
  ...You could also do an oil filter >>>> relocation. Replace the filter with an adapter to hoses and mount the >>>> filter on a stand-alone...
• Re: Another Synthetic Oil Question
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 13:01:16 -0700
  ...Stupid question, but how much oil do you lose by only changing the filter? Seems like you'd have to be pretty quick with...