The Wix/NAPA has the Anti Drain Back Valve.  I use to sell 'em clear back
into the 80s
--
Jim Thompson
84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
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jim@airheadparts.com
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On Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 2:46 AM, Frank Condelli <RAlanen@aol.com> wrote:

> In a message dated 10/06/2009 10:06:24 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:
>
>        Yes, good advice, but the  most important part is you need to make
> sure you get a filter with the anti  drain back valve which is peculiar to
> a
> horizontally oppose flat boxer engine as  you have. Most all oil filter
> companies make one specifically for your  van.  One way to tell you have
> the
> correct filter is to look at the bottom  of it, the end that screws onto
> the
> engine, there you will see a ring of small  holes around the perimeter next
> to the sealing ring, under those holes should be  a rubber flap to block
> these holes, this is the anti drain back valve,  ordinary filters have the
> holes
> but no rubber flap underneath.
>
>
>
>
> >>>>>Go to the local NAPA. Get their 'Gold" filter.  It's made by Wix and
> adequate
> quality for use until you can chase down the  "correct" filters..<<<<<<
>
>
>
>
>
> Cheers,
>
> Frank  Condelli
> Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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