Whoa....didn't realize there was such a big difference in the price.  I think I paid five bucks at the dealer last time....must have been having a clearance sale of obsolete and antique parts.  LOL
Anthony

Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM> wrote: Weeeeeelllllllllll, here's a comparison:

021 115 351 A

Dealer:  $8.50 (verified just now at Barber VW, Ventura, CA)

Bus Depot: Mahle/Mann $3.99 (If you buy 3 at a time)

CIP1: $4.95 (dunno the maker)

I've seen Mann/Mahle average between $4.25 to $5.00 at other
locations/shops, etc.
--
Jim Thompson
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
oldvolkshome@gmail.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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On 8/23/06, Anthony Egeln  wrote:
>
> I've used the VW dealer supplied oil filter on occasion....as I recall
> they aren't terribly expensive and it doesn't take the VW dealer long to get
> them in stock.  Aren't the VW filters made by Mann or Mahle?
> Cheers, Anthony
> '89 SyncroGL (Hidalgo)
>
>
>
> *Old Volks Home * wrote:
>
> There are times to be price conscious. This is not one of those times,
> especially where engine reliability can become an unplanned issue.
>
> Technically, this is the correct filter. But it is like you say, CHEEP for
> a reason. It is very CHEEPLY made by Champion Labs for Bosch. Champion
> Labs make a lot of aftermarket names like Lee, STP, etc. I like to call
> them "K-Mart/Wal Mart" filters for the bargain basement minded customer.
> Good for a quick fix to get you where you want to go, but I won't use 'em
> on
> a regular basis. One consistent problem I have noted from personal
> experience and others who have used Bosch Oil Filters is there can be (but
> not always) a reduction in oil pressure. That can be the death knell to an
> air cooled engine, especially one that works a bit more in a heavy
> Westfalia
> like yours. From my personal file: I had one of these total fail on an 80
> Vanagon (would not pass, filter or even bypass the oil flow back into the
> engine) (noticed the rapid rise of oil temperature about 3 miles down the
> highway) on a very hot afternoon in the Sacramento Valley 12 years ago.
> Immediately pulled over and popped a Mann unit in and everything was fine
> after that. Sent it back to Bosch and yep, they said it was NFG - got my
> money back.
>
> Stick with Mann or Mahle or you'll be soooorrrryyy ;-)
> --
> Jim Thompson
> 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
> 73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise"
> 72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
> oldvolkshome@gmail.com
> http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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> On 8/23/06, neil wrote:
> >
> > Hi all.
> >
> > First up, sorry for asking a potentially hackneyed
> > question.
> >
> > Am changing oil and plan on using Bosch oil filter #
> > 72137 from local Canadian supplier. (Mann/Mahle more$,
> > harder to get plus I will be purchasing affordable CV
> > boot kit available from vendor of Bosch filter)
> >
> > Is this the correct filter? i.e. will it have the
> > proper valves?
> >
> > On another note...
> >
> > I remember reading in archives of 24 mm deep sockets
> > when researching tools. Can't find the relevant post
> > nor can I recall if I need this tool.
> >
> > On what would this socket be used? Do I need one in my
> > arsenal of tools? (I plan on doing most if not all my
> > own van work)
> >
> > Running 81' AC Westy.
> >
> > Thanks for any info!
> >
> >
> >
> > Neil Nicholson.
> > 1981 air cooled Westfalia.
> > Cheap-o web site:
>

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