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Subject:Re: Remote Oil Filter/Oil Cooler Hose
From:Max/Joyce Wellhouse
Date:Tue, 3 Oct 2000 12:57:20 -0500

Use the best!!  Aeroquip #8 stainless steel braided teflon hose with the
ends swedge-mated on so they don't leak.  spin on adapters are usually
available in sizes at most larger speed shops.  I've got a couple, but not
tried to fit to the WBX mount yet.  One of them did fit my old type IV,
though.

DM&FS
-----Original Message-----
From: Jay L Snyder <Jay.L.Snyder@USA.DUPONT.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Tuesday, October 03, 2000 12:26 PM
Subject: Remote Oil Filter/Oil Cooler Hose

>What kind of hose is suggested for installing a remote oil filter and/or an
>external oil cooler on a 1.9l wbx?  What is the best material and what is
>the minimum recommended ID?  I would like to move the oil filter away from
>the motor first, and then possibly add a cooler on the return line.  Anyone
>have a suggestion for an adapter to spin on to the existing filter
>location?