Do you know what Amsoil is in there? Is it the correct viscosity? So what
is really wrong with the NAPA filter? Are you planning to do extended
drain intervals? If yes, the Mann or Mahle filters are not the best way
to. While they do appear to be better built, (thicker can), oil testing
has shown on a number of engines that their actual filtering efficiency as
not that good. I also recently had one fail at the top crimp. They are not
the ultimate filter.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
James Ballen
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 5:57 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Oil filter & armrest questions

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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