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• Re: Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Mar 2014 22:39:52 -0500
  ...Mann Oil Filter and lifters Was:Engine Starting Problem I've used BMW 10W60 aka M3 synthetic oil with very good results. Chris. Wysłane...
• Re: New owner questions
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:26:26 -0500
  The fuel filter should be on the passenger side of the van, right about between the doors. Cheers, Harry On 11/28/2012 01...
• Mars vs Venus: Changing the oil
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Heidcamp
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 10:33:45 -0500
  ...Look for oil filter wrench. >> > > 15. Give up; poke oil filter with Phillips screwdriver and twist it >> > > off. >> > > 16. Beer. >> > > 17. Buddy shows up...
• Re: Well, well well... the fuel pump!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 13 Dec 2006 14:37:09 -0600
  ...When a crudded up tank is run very low(less than a > gallon) > the crud gets concentrated and more can get into the filter...
• Re: Running The Van Low On Fuel
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 2 Sep 2012 21:04:36 +0000
  ...This > wear at some point can affect the spry pattern and make for leakers. > The larger fuel filter used after the pump can filter...
• Re: Just interesting observation & More Questions
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 12:55:48 -0600
  ...A good quality filter has LOTS more media in it. I often cut the filters apart to look for swarf. German filters sometimes have...
• Re: '85 1.9 - fuel issues - UPDATED - Now longer nad with more Frustration and discust!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 6 Nov 2011 17:29:09 -0800
  ...I've replace the fuel filter > 4. I have fuel pressure after the pump (and filter) > 5. I've left the fuel line unhooked...
• Re: '88 Westy Bucking / Stalling
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:32:52 -0600
  ...You can also pull the fuel filter and dump the fuel into a glass jar to check that as well. The fuel system is...
• Re: Power loss above 3000 rpms in 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 18:36:21 -0800
  ...It has new plugs, air filter, recent oil change and new filter. The fuel pump has been getting louder recently (last 3 months or...
• Trip Report
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Mon, 5 Oct 2020 16:08:43 +0000
  ...I ran through my mental checklist (fuel filter?, fuel pump? Electrical?). I carried a spare filter and pump, but elected to see how the...
• Re: Starts then dies. What to check?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:09:04 -0700
  ...the throttle body is not on the air filter housing. But the Air Flow Meter is on the air filter housing though. and a...
• Still running like ...
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:18:06 -0800
  ...Remove fuel line at filter b. Open tank cap c. Shoot air into system to see what comes out 3) Ensure fuel filter is...
• '80 intermittent misfiring getting worse
  Historical mailing list - Jack Bateman
  Thu, 27 Jun 1996 16:52:16 +0000
  ...What has been done so far: -new cap and rotor -fuel filter -air filter -plugs and wires -O2 senser okay -timing set -all wiring...
• Re: What's Correct Oil Level: MIN or MAX?!
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 10:59:25 -0800
  ...w/o filter, 4.8qts. with filter >change, and that the difference between MIN and MAX is 1 quart. In >reality I probably got...
• Re: Oil pressure warnings, WAS: Mann Oil Filter and lifters
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 2 Mar 2014 08:13:41 -0800
  ...When I switched to the later filter housing that has the oil/coolant function my inline's oil temperature runs about 15-25f cooler...
• Re: Fuel pump noise? Fuel filters.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 23 Jul 2013 10:58:18 -0400
  ...I don't have an opinion on your filter as such, only on the idea that the system flows would be comparable between a...
• Redline removed.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:14:08 -0700
  ...I also replaced my fuel filter. I replaced the line from the tank to the pump and added a small moto steel inline fuel...
• Re: You won't be hearing from me again.
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 10:38:30 -0600
  ...Send me a message with certain key words - four letter, or certain services type keywords and it gets filtered out to a different "mailbox...
• Re: Engine won't rev up
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 11 Dec 2002 16:10:52 -0700
  ...Fuel filter depends, but can also be intermittent. I'd start with the easy stuff, then go from there. tx, bmc :) Ben McCafferty ben...
• Re: Installing AMP in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 11:08:22 -0400
  ...I have tried installing both a > ground-loop isolator (to the RCA plugs) and an inline noise filter ( on the > 12V + wire) independent of...
• Re: An Open Letter to all the DADs Out There NVC Friday Stuff
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 28 Jul 2006 20:01:36 -0700
  ...The emotional non-filters are in control, the logic filters are permanantly off-line. You don't know how violent, fast and unexpected an...
• Re: FYI.. oil drain plug
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Wed, 30 Aug 2017 22:30:18 -0700
  Hello, I cut a fresh cardboard gasket from an oil filter box every time I replace the drain plug. I've never had a...
• Accessing the #1 spark plug
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 20 Aug 2012 17:52:55 -0700
  So I'm going to swap out the plugs on my 1.9 and it looks like the air filter assembly has to be...
• Re: Bye for Now
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Apr 1995 17:18:50 -0300
  ...me, or is your boss filtering the mail? It will be a great loss to see the most ambitious/productive restorer on the list...
• WTB: Syncro Air Filter
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Sat, 21 Oct 2000 08:54:46 -0700
  I can't remember who had these, P/N 025 129 620B. I would to buy a couple of these. Rennie VolksDragon@earthlink.net...
• Re: HELP!!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 21:19:56 -0700
  Greg Curtin wrote: > Well since then > I have done what I call a little tune up work...very old air > filter...replaced it and...
• Re: virus filtering?? NVC
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 13:34:02 -0600
  Entity Mike B spoke thus: > That is of course the next best thing to running a Macintosh with virus > software. What? I have been...
• Re: What happens when you drive without an air filter?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Nov 2003 10:24:45 EST
  In a message dated 11/18/03 9:26:44 AM Eastern Standard Time, LaughAtMyVanagon@AOL.COM writes: > 3. Should I go smack the...
• Re: Trouble starting after sitting awhile?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 22:22:55 -0400
  ...I'd suggest changing the fuel filter(s) and see if that helps. Good luck
• Child safety seat question(LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:23:16 -0900
  ...It ended up in my over active spam filter and when I went to transfer it into my inbox it vanished. Thanks, Mark in...
• Re: Trip Report & other data Oil temperature
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 6 Jul 2021 10:04:56 -0700
  I notice there's a difference in oil temperature measured at the oil cooler (170°F) and at the oil filter (250°F) and...
• FRIDAY FUN...
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
  Fri, 20 Feb 2004 14:58:28 -0500
  ...14) Spend 30 minutes looking for oil filter wrench. 15) Give up; crawl under car and hammer a screwdriver through oil filter and twist...
• Re: Final stage of my long term fuel pump issue - what would you do?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 18 Oct 2006 12:56:41 -0700
  ...Is there any reason why > someone couldn't replace the filter before the pump? I have even hear of > people who put a filter...
• Re: odd noise on new gowesty engine
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Sun, 15 May 2011 23:18:59 -0700
  ...I could see the air filter or air flow meter making that noise though. -john On 5/15/11 10:25 PM, miguel pacheco...
• Re: Air Filter Intake Assembly
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 10 May 1997 13:39:13 -0400 (EDT)
  ...good shape would keep dust and debris from entering the air filter.It also prevented engine heat from re-entering the engine cooling system...
• Re: oil pressure problem
  Historical mailing list - Michael Y. Feng
  Mon, 13 Sep 1999 09:00:22 -0400
  ...I did put in a NAPA oil filter, and I was told this might be the problem. So, I'll definitely switch oil filters...
• Re: Help
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Thu, 2 Dec 1999 17:43:21 -0800
  ...Low fuel pressure can cause very similar symptoms, either from a weak pump or clogged filter. Low spark energy from old ignition components can...
• Re: Oil changing engine damage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Lockwood
  Thu, 30 Nov 2000 12:20:24 EST
  ...I don't think that you took any miles off of the engine by not filling the new oil filter. As the original owner...
• 82 Westy for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Sat, 27 Oct 2001 19:20:32 -0700
  ...vent lines & grommets, front brakes with hardware kits, fuel filter, plugs, wires, Pertronix, air filter. I have these & many more receipts for this van...
• FW: hicupping, bucking, skipping solved- THANK YOU list!!
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Ayotte
  Wed, 24 Oct 2001 10:09:00 -0400
  ...i thought it was a fuel issue, because when i changed > the fuel filter rust came out-- bad filter. so i changed it... not...
• Re: Rear vent filters
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 16:36:13 -0700
  ...my meticulous detailing of my Westy, I discovered >>the rear vent filters in the back of the bus. The passenger side one >>was filthy...
• Vanagon Parts Rear Heater AFM
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 25 Nov 2012 18:29:52 -0800
  ...AFM for 21.L WBX complete with air filter box and K&N filter, K&N cleaning and oiling kit included. This AFM was...
• cleaning fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 00:04:33 -0500
  I recently changed my fuel filter and somehow I am guessing that doing so dislodged some debris which ended up in the pump. I...
• Re: Fuel Tank Guts
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 06:27:53 EDT
  ...The ones I've seen inside had rubber hose form the filters and the filters were inside a metal box. Anyone else have confirmation...
• Re: Bus Depot SPAM, again!
  Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 08:13:38 -0600
  ...It was > NOT a kind little PSA to illuminate us into the intricacies of vanagon > filters, it was a plug, plain and simple. > > I...
• Re: Coolant/Oil that oil filter interface.. reasons
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 24 Sep 2010 08:17:43 -0700
  ...There are plenty of posts about leaking oil filter heat exchangers on the various VW forums. I am a 'simpler is better' fellow. Simpler...
• Re: Oil pressure light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 5 Sep 2017 17:10:37 -0700
  ...Isn't pressure at the filter different from pressure at the engine? Also, that sandwich, added to the factory oil cooler, plus in my...
• Re: Van:blah blah blah
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 14:08:41 -0700
  You can set your e-mail up to filter by address. Just send anything with vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com in either the "to" or...
• Re: [T2] An Air-Cooled Vangon X-over pipe question
  Historical mailing list - The Old Volks Home
  Thu, 10 Oct 2002 09:03:34 -0700
  ...My question has to do with how the lower end of the EGR >filter connects to the crossover pipe. The crossover pipe on my...
• fuel pump/starting question...need assistance
  Historical mailing list - most david
  Sat, 30 Jun 2007 13:53:49 -0700
  ...But, with the cleaner tank, a new pump and filter, and a pre-filter than I installed before the pump, I�ve been trouble...
• Re: Bus Depot SPAM, again!
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 13:34:53 -0800
  ...It was > NOT a kind little PSA to illuminate us into the intricacies of vanagon > filters, it was a plug, plain and simple. > > I...
• Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Thu, 5 Mar 2015 17:58:16 -0600
  ...Take the oil filter off, install the sandwich adapter with > whatever sensor you want in there (it has four ports) and put it together...
• Re: [TRIP-HELP!] Broke down in Utah!
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Sun, 15 Sep 2002 20:36:02 -0600
  ...I'm thinking it's the fuel filter (that's what it felt like,) even though it is supposedly new. Perhaps some "bad" gasoline...
• Re: Engine misfires?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 May 1996 08:24:15 GMT
  ...Generally speaking, this is often caused by particles in the fuel system or a clogged fuel filter...do you have two filters? I think...
• Re: Tiico: oil in the water (need advice)
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Tue, 25 Jun 2002 19:58:40 -0700
  ...kdlewis@JUNO.COM> wrote: > Chris; > Here's a WAG, The oil filter clogged, > rupturing both oil coolers. > > Good Luck and Drive Safely > Ken Lewis...
• Re: Don't waste your money. Fuel Line's - Filters etc to prevent leaks?
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 20:34:19 +0000
  ...Braided Lines for fuel that are high pressure? > > > >Could the oil filter, oil pump, or oil line ever catch on fire as well? > > > >Robert...
• Re: friday...whats the FASTEST youve driven in your vanagon????
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 13:58:49 -0800
  84 w/1.9, no K&N filter, no SS exhaust system... reading 91 MPH actual 82 MPH on the flat. It don't...
• 85 Vanagon q's
  Historical mailing list - David J. Bohannan
  Thu, 15 Jul 2004 10:18:39 -0500
  ...First off, does anyone have the part number for the correct oil filter for the 1.9? The guy at the VW dealership pulled...
• Re: I didnt pass emissions---why?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 22:17:48 -0500
  ...air filter ---then I failed both tests---- > > I am thinking I should have just filled it with regular instead and put the > filter back...
• Re: 2.1L Tune Up
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hogue
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 08:24:14 -0400
  ...Wires > > anything else? > > > > > > > > Air filter > Head gaskets > Coolant hoses > New engine > > OK, just a joke, really only the air filter ! > > Cheers, > > Frank Condelli > Almonte...