Why would you drain the oil and then pour it back in? Just remove the
filter. You will only lose the oil that is in the filter and some that
will drip out of the galleys. The engine will not drain unless it is
started with the filter removed.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
John Rodgers
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 7:07 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Oil filter & armrest questions

James,

Drain the oil, change the filter, then put the oil back in. Simple. You
will lose a filter full - about 3/4 of a quart.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

James Ballen wrote:
> So you guys may remember me soliciting opinions on an '86 wolfsburg
westy about a month ago or so...
> Well I bought it, and it's been great so far!
>
> Of course I just replaced all the engine fuel lines, some coolant hoses
& coolant, wheel cylinders, rear brake shoes, idle stabilizer valve, and
troubleshot some other stuff...and now it's in pretty good shape...(minus
my leaking PS rack).
>
> Anyway, my questions are regarding the oil filter.  The PO was using a
Napa filter that I'd like to remove and replace with a Mann filter, but I
also know that there's fresh Amsoil in there, and don't really want to
change it all out.
>
> If I pull the filter, will I just lose a small bit of oil?  Or will I
lose a ton?  I've never pulled a filter with an engine still full of oil
(obvioulsy :)
>
> Also, I acquired a nice set of captains chairs from an '87 vanagon with
the adjustable armrests.  What is the procedure for tightening/lubricating
these?
>
> thanks all, it's good to be a vanagon owner again.
> /james
>
>
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