Before the latest Double this and Triple that filters hit the market the
best paper filter on the market was the AC filter. This was provided my a
study that I no longer have. I got the study from the f-body list. If I
remember correctly the Purolator filter was in the top three. Fram was not
rated very high other than their excellent tv ads.

Tim

> Truth there, and if someone can prove that the
> 10 buck filter is better I will certainly buy it.
>
> Note I do not even think of whatever Fram is
> trying to push these days.  I do think they have
> a filter with a (doubtless plastic) anti drainback
> valve in it, but even have even declined them
> for free on one occasion.
>
> If ya come up with something let me know.
>
> Tromper
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tim" <tim@cwo.com>
> To: "Evil Pig" <evilpig@MINDSPRING.COM>; <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2001 10:37 PM
> Subject: Re: Re: FS 82 Diesel Vanagon Camper
>
>
> > My $.02
> >
> > I do the same thing but here we are talking about a difference of $1,
$2,
> $5
> > per oil filter when it protects a $How Many Dollars Engine$. Two factors
> are
> > to be considered: what level of filteration and does it drain back? Buy
> the
> > best and pay the price. Remember the tv ad! Now all you have to do is
> decide
> > which is the best.
> >
> > Tim
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Evil Pig" <evilpig@MINDSPRING.COM>
> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> > Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2001 12:05 PM
> > Subject: Re: FS 82 Diesel Vanagon Camper
> >
> >
> > > Hi folks,
> > >
> > > Not quite the same thing but my problem was very similar
> > > I have and 82 with an 89 Jetta motor (My dieselfant II :oD)
> > > Which did the same thing.  I poked around a bit and was
> > > just about to go back to the diesel filter  (which is substantially
> > > larger and by dint of the size always had enough oil in it)
> > > when I ran across the latest greatest Purolator filter.  Which
> > > for about 5-6 bucks a filter has this cute little valve in a decent
> > > full steel (not fram) filter. I believe it's called the pureone filter
> > > here's the official brag sheet from them.
> > > http://www.pureoil.com/featuresandbenefits.htm
> > >
> > > If you're in a higher tax bracket you might consider checking out
> > > the K&N, same thing basically except about 10-12 bucks a pop
> > > around here.
> > > Personally I'm a cheap bastard so I'll stick with the Purolator.
> > >
> > > Tromper
> > > 82 Dieselfant II
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "adam f grove" <roverini@JUNO.COM>
> > > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2001 10:44 PM
> > > Subject: FS 82 Diesel Vanagon Camper
> > >
> > >
> > > > Details:
> > > >
> > > > FOR SALE:  1982 VW Vanagon Camper
> > > > Diesel 1.6l Engine
> > > > Camper conversion by ASI
> > > > $2200 OBO
> > > >
> > > > Located in Seattle area (Shoreline)
> > > > No rust, no body damage, paint is a bit oxidized but in good shape
> > > > Everything works
> > > > Separate camper and engine batteries (Camper battery is dead)
> > > > Propane stove and propane/electric Dometic fridge
> > > > Stereo with four speakers
> > > > Four brand new tyres
> > > > Custom cabinets/accessories
> > > > Security system
> > > > Propane furnace with thermostat
> > > > All camper accessories work including fridge
> > > > Rear seat has a tear, rest of interior is in great shape
> > > > Pop top has four zippered windows - two with screens
> > > > Huge amount of storage space
> > > > Includes Bentley and Haynes manuals
> > > > Excellent fuel economy
> > > > Diesel engines last forever
> > > > 148K miles on the van
> > > > Engine compression results from inspection done this Spring  #1 -
340
> > > > psi, #2 310psi, #3 300, #4-300psi.  The mechanic said 300 or better
is
> > > > what he would want in his van.
> > > > Approx 80K miles on the engine - transplanted a year ago from a
sedan
> > > > Currently licensed in Oregon
> > > >
> > > > Email me off-line and we can talk.
> > > >
> > > > Adam
> > > >
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