Hi Jim.

On second look at my notes (phone calls to FLAPS) it's
not a big diff in $ between Bosch and Mann filter. (I
wanted to return a part to supplier of Bosch filter so
was going to "kill two birds...." and get filters
while there) I can get a Mann for sure. I'll make sure
they can get the right one. From what I've read it
should be a:

719/12

as for Bosch, did some more searching in archives. It
seems there may be a German made Bosch that *may* be
acceptable, but it seems lister opinions are against
Bosch. At least the newer non German version.

I think I'll order in some Mann filters, it they can
get the right one.

Thanks for input, and if I'm off base on Mann #, TIA
for any advice.

Neil.

--- Jim Felder <felder@knology.net> wrote:

> Neil,
>
> Doing your own work and scrimping on oil filters is
> false economy, in
> my opinion. If it's not a Mann/Mahle, it won't have
> the proper
> valves. Neither will a Bosch. If you do end up using
> a common oil
> filter, don't drive any long distances. Make sure
> you are using good
> oil either way, and get a good filter on there as
> soon as you can,
> especially if you don't like the clatter of
> collapsed lifters.
>
> I don't have a 24 mm socket and have done about
> everything to a
> vanagon you can do but remove the dash and the gas
> tank. I can't
> think of what you would need one for. If you were to
> change out a
> power steering rack you'd need a 22mm, and a 1 1/16
> or 1/18 socket to
> pull the steering wheel nut.
>
> Jim
>
>
> On Aug 23, 2006, at 2:42 PM, 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:
> >
> >
>
http://www.members.shaw.ca/tubanick/welcomewesty.html
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