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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